LCD Monitors- Five Reasons To Upgrade Now
September 17, 2008 by Mark Gensen · View Comments
If you still have a bulky monitor connected to your computer, now may be the time to upgrade to an LCD monitor. The new models of LCD monitors take up less space, with a larger display and seem to be getting cheaper by the day.
First off, they have a much smaller footprint than your normal monitor. What that means is it takes up much less space on your desk. It’s not nearly as bulky.
Second, LCD monitors are cheaper than ever. Just browse your Sunday paper’s specials and you can usually find 19-22 inch LCD monitors for less than $200. A few years ago LCD monitors were double to triple the price of a normal CRT monitor, now however they are roughly the same price.
Third, it’s possible to get even larger LCD monitors. Most people never went larger than a 17″ CRT monitor, because any larger and they got really huge and bulky. But today, it’s not hard to find a reasonably priced 22″ 
monitor and above. So, you can either have your graphics much larger and easier to read, or you can fit more on your screen. Either way you win.
Fourth, the quality is there like never before. 10 years ago when LCD monitors first started coming out, they were slower than normal monitors. The monitor would get really blurry during movies, or any graphic intensive action. Now, they have much faster response times and the quality of the picture is much better than it ever has been before.
Fifth, many newer computers and newer graphic cards assume you’re using an LCD, hence they only have a monitor connection port which connects to an LCD. In this way normal monitors are being phased out, slowly but surely.
These five reasons should give you plenty of ammunition to help you with your choice to upgrade to an LCD monitor. It makes more sense now than ever to upgrade and move to this new technology. In just a few years it won’t matter much anyway, as you’ll be forced to use an LCD monitor. Why not get a head start?
New Computers – A Buying Guide In 2008
September 12, 2008 by Jim Roberts · View Comments
What brand of computers should I look at? Should I buy online or in a store? What type of warranty is important to me? Would it be better to buy a laptop or a desktop? Many or all of these questions might occur to you as you shop for a new computer.
The good thing is, that once you kind of narrow down a few things first, the answers to all of these questions become more clear, and your computer buying strategy becomes more focused.
Your first decision should be what is the primary purpose of your computer. If this computer is going to be used primarily for a business then you’ll need a vastly different computer than a computer you’ll mainly be using for surfing the internet from home.
What about your space? Would a laptop be more convenient for you if you live in a small space? There is also the issue of convenience. If you know that you would be better served by having a computer that you can easily take with you, then you will need to keep this in mind as well.
Once you have an idea of the uses and features and decided on a laptop versus a desktop you can get started on your computer shopping plans.
Once you have your list together, try going to a computer store and getting face to face with an employee who can help you select the best computer for you. Sometimes its just easier to be able to ask good questions that really help you solidify your choices.
But, if you decide to purchase online instead, many sites have options that are similar to building your own computer, allowing you to pick and choose from various features, and giving you the ability to save your information and come back later. Just be sure that you do your homework and this whole experience can be a great one!
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Upgrading Your Computer To Produce Videos
September 9, 2008 by Jimmy Jotchnik · View Comments
First, a good indicator of your ability to produce videos is the age of your computer. If your computer has been collecting dust in your den for the last 12 years, most likely you’re not going to be able to upgrade it enough to be able to process videos.
Second, is the video card. This is a very critical part of your video processing, as even innocuous tasks can take much longer with a sub standard video card. A newer video card with lots of onboard fast video memory is essential. Many of the most modern cards come with 256MB or 512MB or more, which can be a great help while processing videos.
Third, you’ll want a decent amount of computer memory. Its not uncommon to see computers with 6GB or more of memory. But, at the very minimum 2GB of memory would be very beneficial. If you decide to upgrade your memory, don’t just buy the cheapest memory you can put your hands on, you should try to get name brand memory as it’s faster and more stable.
Fourth, is the speed of the computers processor. This is the main workhorse of every system. You’ll have to have a pretty fast processor to handle all the intensive calculations involved in working with video. As long as you’re working with a processor that has come out in the last 2-3 years, you should have enough power.
Fifth, you’ll want plenty of storage space. A large hard drive is essential as many video files end up quite large. You’ll want to make sure that you have plenty of space so that you won’t run out of hard drive space in the middle of a large video production.
Now, I’ve roughly put the items you’ll need in more or less the order of importance. I wouldn’t worry about storage space if you have an onboard video card that shares up to 256mb of RAM.
If you’re going to be processing videos on your computer, it’s essential that you have a fast, efficient machine. By making sure you’ve started with a capable machine, you’ll be much more likely to create beautiful videos with less stress. Just following these quick and easy steps should help you along that journey.
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