Monitors Archive

When you begin to dig into the world of PC monitors and the different aspects that impact quality, you are met with a bombardment of acronyms. This can be intimidating at first, but knowing just a few of them can help you in your search for the best gaming monitor. The three main acronyms you need to learn are TN, IPS, and VA. These three …

Back in late September, ViewSonic announced that they would be releasing a new monitor for the holiday season. Their new Elite XG270 is designed specifically for the most hardcore of gamers and e-sports players who want to get the highest refresh rates possible. The result is a 240 Hz monitor that also offers HDR10 color. It releases to the public on Friday, November 22nd, just …

If you spend a lot of time on the road, access to a reliable monitor is not always guaranteed. Suppose you’re staying in a hotel room and you want to watch a movie on your favorite streaming service. Do you need an HDMI cable to connect to the room’s TV? A Mini HDMI? A USB Type-C? To be prepared for all options, you’d need to …

If you’re looking for a portable monitor, you need a device that provides a variety of features. On the one hand, you need something that’s lightweight enough for travel, and can connect via USB. On the other hand, you want a monitor that provides a clear display, with colors that are just as true as your primary monitor. This balance can be hard to achieve. …

For many years, resolution was the only thing anyone cared about on a monitor. But we’ve reached a point of visual clarity where resolution is no longer king. Depending on the size of your screen, improving other aspects of design can take precedence. So developers are starting to focus on new kinds of features. Which brings us to the latest kind of features that have …