I need a new monitor, my 10 year old monitor is on its last legs. I want to get a 17" LCD monitor, but my video card has an analog input. Does this mean I can't get a monitor that has a digital (DVI) input (without also getting a new video card)?
I'm looking to spend under about $150, so should I just go with an 17" LCD monitor that is analog? Is there a huge difference in quality between an LCD monitor with analog input and an LCD monitor with DVI input? I don't use the computer for gaming...mainly just used for internet, spreadsheets, and storing photos.
Also, how do widescreen monitors work? What I mean is, does everything have to be stretched horizontally? It would seem that what currently fits on my 4:3 CRT monitor would have to be stretched to fit a widescreen. Does it look wierd?
I'm looking to spend under about $150, so should I just go with an 17" LCD monitor that is analog? Is there a huge difference in quality between an LCD monitor with analog input and an LCD monitor with DVI input? I don't use the computer for gaming...mainly just used for internet, spreadsheets, and storing photos.
Also, how do widescreen monitors work? What I mean is, does everything have to be stretched horizontally? It would seem that what currently fits on my 4:3 CRT monitor would have to be stretched to fit a widescreen. Does it look wierd?
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