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With built-in TrueMedia speakers, the PLL2450MW 24" 16:9 LCD Monitor from Planar Systems offers an intuitive multimedia viewing experience. Aside from the 1W speakers, this monitor features a Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution with a 3000:1 contrast ratio and 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles, making it easy to see the display from virtually any angle. Installation is simple thanks to HDMI and VGA inputs, allowing this monitor to be plugged in to virtually any computer configuration. Additionally, the monitor can be mounted to the wall using a VESA compatible wall mount or attached to the included stand, which allows viewers to tilt the display from -5 to 20° for an optimal viewing experience.
Balance resolution, refresh rate, and panel type based on your specific needs—gamers need high refresh rates, while creatives need color accuracy. Avoid overspending on extreme resolutions if your computer hardware cannot support driving those pixels. Available from $129.
Computer monitors are highly reliable with a low total cost of ownership. The main ongoing cost is the minor electricity draw during active use and standby mode.
Common Failure Modes
When monitors fail, it is usually due to dead pixels, a failing backlight, or faulty internal power supplies. Modern monitors are generally not considered repairable and are often replaced when they break.
Balance resolution, refresh rate, and panel type based on your specific needs—gamers need high refresh rates, while creatives need color accuracy. Avoid overspending on extreme resolutions if your computer hardware cannot support driving those pixels.
Monitors generally last until the backlight begins to dim or fail. Modern LED and OLED panels offer thousands of hours of screen-on time.
The Planar Systems PLL2450MW 24" Monitor is available at bhphoto, starting at $129.
Computer monitors are highly reliable with a low total cost of ownership. The main ongoing cost is the minor electricity draw during active use and standby mode.
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