What Size Monitor?

Screen sizes are measured in diagonal inches, the distance from one corner to the opposite corner diagonally. A typical size for small VGA monitors is 14 inches. Monitors that are 16 or more inches diagonally are often called full-page monitors. In addition to their size, monitors can be either portrait (height greater than width) or landscape (width greater than height). Larger landscape monitors can display two full pages, side by side. The screen size is sometimes misleading because there is always an area around the edge of the screen that can't be used.

How much space do you have on your desk? Answering this question will help dictate the screen size of your new monitor. A flat-panel design easily allows for a larger screen size.

The other consideration is comfort. Make sure to check out a display in person and adjust the resolutions and settings to see how your eyes feel. A larger screen may be a better option for long-term viewing.

Take into account the distance you sit from the screen—a function of the width of your desk and where you place the monitor on it. The closer you sit, the smaller the monitor you’ll need to ensure legibility.
The higher the resolution, the smaller the objects on the screen, and the sharper and clearer they look. The smaller the objects, naturally, the more you can fit on the screen. A screen set at 1024 x 768 pixels, for example, can display more text of a given size than one set at 800 x 600. Determine the pixel resolution you want to use, and make sure the monitor’s maximum resolution is equal to or greater than your preferred resolution.

Investing in a good monitor is just as important as investing in the computer.

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