What are the benefits of choosing a widescreen flat panel computer monitor (example a 21 inch widescreen digital flat panel) over the regular flat panel monitor(example a 21 inch flat panel digital monitor). If there are any benefits, why do the widescreen monitors cost a little less than the non-widescreens. Thank you.
2006-07-09 14:11:18 · 3 answers · asked by dannamite 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
While widescreens are (obviously) wider, remember that screen sizes are measured diagonally. So basically, the equivielent of a 19" would be a 21" wide screen, because when it's wide it's not as tall. I know, it's confusing..
2006-07-09 17:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by jim.walker0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, pretty much just a better screen ratio for playing movies. Also, there are nicer if you do any video/sound editing, 3d or graphic design, stuff like that... there's more area to work with. I'm not sure if the extra cost is worth it for the average computer user though.
2006-07-09 14:20:08 · answer #2 · answered by Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wide screen are not as mass produce as the normal ones, so cost will always be higher.
The advantage is to view more (in peoples mind), also they are good at watching DVD or live TV broadcast in widescren, persoanlly I use 2 normal 19" TFT and prefer them to the wide ones.
2006-07-09 14:17:30 · answer #3 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋