By Staff Contributor

A monitor is equipment used for displaying images. There are a lot of different monitor panels that are used for computers. Modern monitors are created with a thin film transistor. This differs from old monitors as old ones were made of cathode ray tubes. There are different sizes of monitor panels that are used for computers. The size of a monitor panel is measured by getting the distance between the two opposite sides that are diagonally placed with each other.

Here are some of the monitor panel models and suppliers:

  1. 3M MicroTouch M150 15" LCD Touch Screen. This is a touch screen monitor manufactured by 3M. This LCD monitor is made with resistive touch technology that provides users to operate it with ease. This monitor is also resistant to different contaminants. It is water resistant and chemical resistant. This touch screen monitor can be operated with fingers, a stylus pen or even gloved fingers. This monitor retails for $474.99.
  2. IBM T 119 19" LCD Monitor. This LCD flat monitor is best used for viewing spreadsheets, videos that have a fast moving subject and for applications that have high-end graphics. The monitor comes with a tilt stand that enables you to position the LCD monitor in a way that is most comfortable for you. This LCD monitor can be purchased for $354.99.
  3. ViewSonic N163w 16" Widescreen LCD TV. This widescreen panel LCD monitor can be used for different types of activities. It is great for playing games, watching movies and viewing videos without appearing to be blurry. The ViewSonic monitor also comes with built-in speakers that add to the viewing experience. The widescreen panel is also great for viewing documents and spreadsheets. This is an all-in-one widescreen LCD monitor that has good qualities but fits right in your budget. You can buy this monitor for $200.99.
  4. Apple Cinema Display 30" LCD Monitor. This monitor is best used with other Apple hardware, such as the Power Mac G5. The outer casing of the monitor is made from annodized aluminum that makes it appear elegant. This flat cinema display monitor is suitable for editing videos, watching movies and playing games. The 30" screen will make your viewing experience much more enjoyable. The widescreen display also enables you to run multiple programs at the same time without the screens of each program overlapping. This is an ideal monitor for multi-taskers. This LCD monitor can be purchased for $1,799.99.
  5. LaCie 720 20" LCD Monitor with Hood and Calibration Software. This LCD monitor is best used for editing videos. This is one of the best monitors that a professional video or photo editor can have. It displays crisp colors that make pictures and videos appear true to life. This monitor can be purchased for $1,599.99.

These are some of the monitor panel models and their manufacturers. In selecting a monitor that you will purchase, you must first know the purpose of your use and your budget. This way, you can search for a monitor that has all the features that you need.