Great Cheap Used LCD Monitors Buying Tips

To most people, a computer lcd screen is merely an output for display from our computer. More often than not, there are several features which are overlooked by us. When we are shopping for computer monitors, especially for used monitors, we will get shortchanged if we are not aware.

Why do people shop for recycled lcd monitors when there are brand new PC monitors? This is because second hand LCD monitors can be half or even a quarter of the original price, which is extremely cheap.

While shopping for used lcd computer monitors, here are some shopping tips that you need to be aware of.

Length of Usage of used LCD Monitors

Always check with the seller about the usage length of the monitor. Ask him questions such as the daily usage of the LCD. Although there is a chance that the seller will lie about the usage length, use his answers as a rough gauge.

For additional bargains, make sure that the manufacturer's warranty is still in effect. With the warranty, you know what you can claim for free servicing if the monitor becomes faulty after purchase. Typically the longer the usage, the cheaper the monitor is. However, with the warranty in effect, this will increase your buying price.

Size of LCD Monitor

This is probably the most important question which decides the price of the used LCD computer monitor. Typically, the standard size that most people are looking for are 17 inch to 22 inch.Any size bigger than 22 inch will be uncomfortable to view in close proximity. The norm is that the bigger the computer screen, the higher the cost of owning one. However, the features listed below, does affect the price of the lcd screens.

Monitors Connection Ports

Before deciding on a purchase of the monitor, check if the type of video connection that the computer LCD is able to support. The typical video connections are VGA (Video Graphics Array), DVI (Digital Visual Interface) and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

If you are wondering the difference, HDMI and display port provide the best images, followed by DVI and lastly VGA. With HDMI connections, you can be sure of the clearest display possible.

However, VGA still has decent quality even though it provides the worst quality out of them all. If it is used for office and to display documents files, a VGA connection does the job great

But, if you play first shooter games or constantly watch blu ray movie on your computer, always ensure that the purchased monitor has a DVI or HDMI connection. If you, the video and game play will be jaggy.

However, ensure that your PC's video card has HDMI connection before buying a used lcd monitor with only HDMI connection. The price of a recycled computer screen is cheaper if it has only VGA connectors, with the addon of DVI or HDMI, the price will increase.

LCD Monitor Brands

The next factor that will affect the price is the brand. A famous brand will always cost a premium to purchase and this rule is applicable to used stuff as well. A LG monitor will certainly be more expensive than brand ABC's LCD screen. To lower your purchasing cost, look for cheaper brands. Although you might feel unsafe with using an unknown brand, it will certainly save your pocket the additional cash.

Used LCd Monitor's Physical Condition

The physical condition does affect the price of the monitor. As the monitor is usually left on top of the computer table, it should not have any cracks or any other physical defects.

Physical defects such as cracks or scars, scratches which exists on the monitor itself will greatly affect the price. This is because we do not know what causes this accidents and physical damages could affect the working performance of the used computer lcd screen.

The last shopping tip i am going to give you is to get a personal warranty. This personal warranty given by the seller is to ensure that the monitor is still working after your purchase. It usually last for 3 days to a maximum of 1 week.