Expand your view and enjoy images like never before on the new 27-inch wide LED monitor from display technology major AOC, widely known for its range of LCD monitors, LCD TVs and all-in-one PCs. Its e2795Vh full high definition monitor is a large-screen display device in a classic design that is equally suitable for home and office use. With its sharp WLED panel, the monitor renders livelier and brighter pictures with a fantastic contrast.

Everyone needs a good monitor to get the most out of a PC. Because we use them daily, many of us have a lot of questions about our monitors. Therefore, it is imperative to throw some light on various technologies being talked about. Most desktop displays use liquid crystal display (LCD) or cathode ray tube (CRT) technology, while nearly all portable computing devices such as laptops incorporate LCD technology. Because of their slimmer design and lower energy consumption, monitors using LCD technology (also called flat panel or flat screen displays) are replacing the venerable CRT on most desktops.

The three main panel technologies currently used in LCDs are: twisted nematic (TN), vertical alignment (VA), and in-plane switching (IPS). LCDs use liquid crystals to express what you see on the screen. The crystals act as a shutter for the backlight, and, depending on the type of charge given to them by the monitor?s built-in electrodes, the crystals will either allow light through to the user or shut it out, thereby allowing the pixels to express their appropriate colours, making up what you see on the screen.

LED-based monitors are still LCDs (they still use liquid crystals to express images on screen), but they use a different type of backlight than what is normally used. Today, more monitor vendors are fully embracing LED backlight technology. As monitor sizes have increased over the years, display standards and resolutions have changed. In addition, some manufacturers offer wide screen displays designed for viewing DVD movies.

The R17,990 AOC monitor is a case in point. Image quality is very good, photos appear sharp and clear with natural colours. It allows pixels to change colours quickly to avoid streaking, blurring and ghosting in fast-moving scenes and video games. I personally think that e2795Vh is the best full high definition monitor you can buy for this price. The slim wide screen monitor

with a response time of 2 ms and wide viewing-angles is perfect for fast-paced games and movies as well as making official presentations. I had no real issues with response time; I played classics such as James Cameron?s Avatar and Titanic and the monitor is good enough for watching full high definition movies.

The 27-inch anti-glare flat-panel LCD provides a large and comfortable viewing area and can be placed close to a light source and remain viewable. A full range of digital connectivity including VGA, DVI and HDMI ports and a four-way USB hub makes it easy to connect the display to almost any output in the home or office. Built-in stereo speakers ensure great sounds come to life while eliminating the need for external speakers. Featuring a WLED panel, the AOC e2795Vh is a full HD monitor, with integrated speakers, and a full range of connectivity ports, including a USB hub.

PC and Mac compatible, the 27-inch AOC e2795Vh bears a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It provides wide viewing angles, at 170 degrees (horizontal), and 160 degrees (vertical), perfect for playing games, viewing multimedia, and giving presentations. The monitor provides a 20 million: 1 dynamic contrast ratio. In simple terms, this means that the device provides a high number of shades between black and white. This range enables accurate colour reproduction when displaying images with extreme differences between light and dark for excellent picture quality.

A slim 2.6-inch profile without the base makes the monitor ideal for placement on most walls with optional mounting kit (not included). Other specs of the 27-inch AOC e2795Vh include a 70W power consumption rating, RoHS and Energy Star 5.0 emission ratings, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a 20,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2 x 2W speakers, a wall-mount, as well as VGA, DVI and HDMI ports, and a four-way USB hub. Other built-in features include an off timer, SRS audio, and ECO mode. Built-in speakers provide a controlled audio experience.

Overall, this HD monitor gives an incredible performance and is full of features. Its high resolution screen allows users to watch movies and play games in a manner that they have never seen before.