Touch Screen Monitors Increase in Popularity

With the introduction of the iPhone and iPod touch, the touch screen monitor is getting increased publicity and many people wonder if it's possible to use touch screen monitors for desktop computers. With the right software, utilizing touch screen monitors are a great way to save time, desk space, and impress your friends.

What should you look for in purchasing a touch screen monitor? First, check the screen resolution. Then look at the contrast ratio. Finally, be sure to look at the types of sensors. Verifying all these points is important to ensure you choose the right monitor for your needs.

As with any LCD screen, the higher the resolution of the screen, the more information you'll be able to see at any given time. The technology of touch screen monitors makes it difficult to have incredibly high resolution screens due to the cost of manufacturing these types of screens. The higher the resolution, the more sensors are required when a user touches the screen. These sensors add to the cost and can lower the contrast ratio.

Depending on the type of touch screen monitor you choose, the contrast ratio is important when looking at darker colors. The more sensors and the type of sensors can make the picture on the screen look "dimmer" or somewhat fuzzy. Technology today, however, has really helped in this area in making the screens look great.

Touch screen monitors can use a variety of sensor technology. They mainly differ in price and purpose, but the main kinds are resistive, capacitive, and surface acoustic wave. Most consumers use a resistive type which is a monitor that is composed of many layers of material using electrical current to find the position of touch. Researching each of these methods is important in finding the right kind monitor for your needs.