The higher the computer monitor resolution the more information and graphics you can view on the same sized screen. Video and images become more clear and defined as desktop screen resolution increases. Computer monitor resolution values represent the number of pixels on the screen. The more pixels the greater the resolution and the better overall viewing experience for the user. Just like with today's televisions, widescreen displays are becoming increasingly popular with desktop consumers. Desktop monitors with standard displays are still available and have a 4:3 aspect ratio. Widescreen displays have either a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. Here is a breakdown of the computer monitor resolution associated with different LCD monitor screen sizes:
Common LCD monitor resolutions
Computer monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels is found on desktop computer monitors with screen size 15 inches.