After setting up your new monitor, be sure to keep the box and padding around as long as possible. If anything goes wrong with the unit, you'll be able to transport it safely by using the original packaging.

2torial #0678: Learn2 Shop For a Computer Monitor (continued) Understand image contrast A better monitor produces darker blacks and lighter whites than another monitor of lower quality. This is one reason why manufacturers use very darkly tinted screens these days. When comparing monitors, again make sure that each has its adjustment set similarly, and then look at the black areas onscreen. If the monitors have an adjustable color temperature control, make sure that they're at the same setting. Otherwise you're not making a fair comparison: one might look worse simply because its settings aren't optimal.       Step 5