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The article offers information on the consumer version of Oculus Rift virtual reality head-mounted display and the Oculus Touch control scheme.

The article describes Asus' PB287Q Ultra High-Density display.

The article presents tips on dealing with computer-related problems. If a computer would not boot, one should first check all cables to make sure everything is hooked up tightly. To confirm the power supply, consider testing the voltage output with a power-supply tester such as PC Power and Cooling's ATX. If the power supply is okay but nothing appears on screen, plug in a different monitor to ensure it is not the display that is blown. Windows is probably at fault if no personal computers show on the network, but the source could be hardware. If the problem is not hardware, start by going through the various Windows settings to see which has gone bad. Another option is to look for duplicate Internet Protocol address assignments.

Evaluates several brands of 19-inch liquid crystal display monitors. Dell UltraSharp 1901FP; Sharp LL-T19D1; Sony SDM-X93; Cornea CT1904. INSET: Prime-Time-Ready LCD TVs.

Provides information on plasma displays, liquid crystal displays and Digital Light Processing technology for television. Price range of the technology displays; Overview of the products; Digital differences among the displays. INSET: GETTING SET FOR HDTV.

Offers computer troubleshooting tips and solutions to computing annoyances. Technique for faster computing; Information on how to hide the recipient list when sending e-mail messages; Adjustment of colors on liquid crystal display monitors.

Presents reviews of 15 flat liquid crystal display computer monitors. Features; Differences between various models of flat screen monitors; Image quality; Costs; Recommendation of the ViewSonic VG171. INSET: HOW WE EVALUATE LCD MONITORS, by Rebecca Freed.

Reviews several computer monitors. Comparison of CRT monitors regarding price, performance, picture quality and size; Details of how the monitors were tested; Differences in price and performance between CRT and LCD monitors; Benefits and drawbacks of the monitors; Mention of the Samsung SyncMaster 950p, Sony CPD-G220S, and the ViewSonic GS790. INSETS: What Makes a Monitor Expensive?;Price vs. Performance.

Presents information on very large, flat-screen visual display equipment. Expected decrease in prices for 17-inch liquid-crystal displays (LCD) and for 40-inch-plus plasma screens; Comparison in picture quality to traditional cathode ray tubes (CRT); Reasons why a person would want a screen or monitor larger than 17 inches; Comparison of four LCD screens, including NEC-Mitsubishi's MultiSync LCD1700M and Samsung's SyncMaster 170T. INSET: Future Visions: Flexible, Portable, and Ultraclear.

Reviews 15-inch liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in the January 2001 issue of 'PC World.' Comparison of LCDs to the more common CRT monitors; Costs of manufacturing LCD monitors; How LCDs use less electricity, less space and generate less heat; Description of products including the Eizo Nanao FlexScan L330.

Evaluates 23 19-inch monitors, including flat screens, and identifies the 10 best. The advantage of a 19-inch screen; Space-saving features; The benefits of a the flat screens; A comparison of features; Price. INSETS: The Right Monitor for the Right Job;Power Tipping.

Evaluates ten 17-inch computer monitors priced under $400. Image quality; Resolution; Comparison to older models; The use of Universal Serial Bus (USB); Colors; Features; Conclusions. INSETS: Focus on Ergonomics;Picture Perfect.

Evalutes several 19-inch computer monitors. Dell UltraScan P990; Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 900u; Sony Multiscan CPD-420GS; NEC MultiSync FP950; IBM P92; Princeton AGX 900; ViewSonic PT795; Litama Vision Master 450; Samsung SyncMaster 900p; Compaq V900; Features; Price; Overall rating. INSETS: To USB or Not to USB;Real Estate Bargains.

Reviews 25 leading 17-inch computer monitors. Common features including claims to offer sharper displays, meet stricter emission standards and use more accurate controls than earlier models; Other features including Plug and Play compatibility; Models including IBM P70, Panasonic PansSync S17, Continental Digiview 1709D and Packard Bell 3020 SL. INSET: Best buys.

Presents a critical look at popular computer monitors and personal computer (PC) audio components sold in the United States. Misleading specifications and inflated claims; Deceptive measurement of monitor screens; Digital sound claimed by sound board makers. INSETS: Don't be misled by vendor specs.., by Geoffrey Coffey.;The mystery of the missing screen area.;Are we having fun yet..

Evaluates 19- and 21-inch monitors. 19-inch monitors, including liyama VisionMaster 450, Cornerstone Imaging Color 45/101sf, Hewlett-Packard M-900, Hitachi SuperScan Elite 751, and Dell 1200 HS; 21-inch monitors, including Cornerstone Imaging Color 50/10sf; Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 1000, Sony Multiscan GDM-500PS, liyama VisionMaster Pro 500, Princeton Graphics Caliente C2001. INSETS: Buying tips;The lowest-cost jumbo screens.

The article evaluates several computer monitors including Dell's UltraSharp 3007WFP, HP's LP3065, and Samsung's SyncMaster 305T. INSET: A Big Monitor That Includes TV Capability.

The article evaluates several 23- or 24-inch liquid crystal displays, including Samsung's Syncmaster 24TT, Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP and ViewSonic's VP2330wb.

This article offers tips on improving the image quality of a computer monitor. It is important to make sure that a monitor uses the latest version of the driver for its graphics adapter. With regards to color quality, it is necessary to adjust the contrast using a grayscale chart to maximize the number of viewable shades of gray. DirectX, a Windows technology that enhances graphics and sound may also be used, as well as a digital visual interface to connect an LCD monitor to a computer in order to produce better images than an analog VGA link of a CRT monitor. INSET: First Aid Your LCD.

This article evaluates several digital electronic gadgets for automobiles. Most global positioning system devices for cars store their maps on an internal hard drive such as the 5 gigabyte drive in Garmin's StreetPilot 2620 or the 10 gigabyte drive in Thales Navigation's Magellan RoadMate 700. The StreetPilot contains maps and points of interest for all of North America. The RoadMate 700 holds data for the 48 contiguous U.S. states and most Canadian cities. One can obtain a broader view of the road ahead using the 6.5-inch touch screen liquid crystal display that pops out of Pioneer's AVIC-N1 automatically. The device combines a digital video disc-based navigation system with digital video and audio playback and satellite radio. Several MP3 players for cars hold MP3 files on regular desktop or notebook hard drives. Alpine's HDA-5460 in-dash MP3 player contains a removable 16 megabyte hard drive. Another candidate, the PhatNoise Digital Car Audio System, stores recordings on an external hard-drive cartridge that shuttles from the PhatBox player in the trunk of a car to a cradle. The cradle connects the cartridge to the personal computer via a Universal Serial Bus 2.0. One can organize a music collection with the PhatNoise software, and then transfer the recordings to the cartridge.

Offers advice on how to maximize the screen space on a computer monitor during use. Way to switch the resolution of the screen to the highest setting; How to change the appearance of toolbars and tabs; Tips on customizing toolbars within computer programs.

Mentions several computer hardware products. ViewSonic GS790 monitor, Eizo Nanao FlexScan L330 flat-panel display, Plextor PlexWriter 16/10/40A CD-RW drive, ATI Radeon 64MB DDR graphics card, Epson Perfection 1640SU scanner, the Pioneer DVR-A03 recordable DVD drive, and others; Features and prices.

Reports on the gradually decreasing number of personal computers that can be bought at stores. How many computer companies take orders over the Web or telephone; Introduction to how `PC World' magazine's Guide to the Top 100 works; The changing prices and sizes of computer monitors in 1999.

Introduces the `PC World' Top 100, a ranking of the best computers, printers, monitors, graphics boards and modems as of November 1, 1998. Price reductions on computers with the Intel Pentium II 450MHz processor; The Intel Celeron processor; The Rock City ST-300/2 computer; Other systems. INSET: Your Guide to the Top 100.

Discusses standards used in testing information display monitors. Ergonomic functions; Image adjustment capabilities; Power efficiency and safety; Technical back-up services.

Provides information about the September 1998 `PC World' Top 100 computer products. Price cuts on the Intel Pentium II 400MHz processor and its impact on the budget and power desktop computer charts; The availability of systems based on the Pentium II 400 MHz processor for under $2,000; New laptop computers and 17 inch color monitors.

Examines four liquid crystal display (LCD) flat-panel computer monitors costing under $1,000. The MicroScan 5TN from ADI; The Advan AGM14T from Advan Corp.; The DPP500 from Princeton Graphics Systems; The SyncMaster 320TFT from Samsung; The resolution and image quality offered; How they compare to similar cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors. INSET: Going digital may cut LCD prices.

Introduces a series of articles reviewing the top desktop personal computers, notebooks, printers, monitors, graphics boards, and modems. INSET: Your guide to the top 100..

Offers advice on selecting a monitor for a personal computer. The value of 17-inch monitors; The compromise between size and price; The importance of the image; Important factors to know before a purchase.

The article discusses the development of flexible display technology in mobile devices and considers their long-term viability. Topics include communications corporation Nokia's prototype of a kinetic device with a flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen, conglomerate Samsung's OLED Youm displays, and the advantages of flexible displays such as thinness, durability, and their application in apparel. Additional information is presented on how mobile phone manufacturers must make flexible displays functional.

Evaluates two liquid crystal display monitors. UltraSharp 2405FPW from Dell; VP231wb from ViewSonic. INSET: Eizo LCD Offers Listenable Speakers.

Evaluates two liquid crystal display products in the U.S. L2035 from Hewlett-Packard; NEC MultiSync LCD2080UX+ from NEC-Mitsubishi.

Features several information display systems. Contrast ratio of FlexScan L665 from Eizo Nanao Technologies Inc.; Viewing angle of BenQ FP882; Image quality of Dell Ultrasharp 1800FP.

Provides suggestions in buying computer monitor. Comparative advantage of liquid crystal displays and cathode ray tubes; Indicators of image quality; Average cost.

Offers advice on how to purchase a computer monitor. How to determine what type of monitor one should choose; Differences between liquid crystal displays and cathode ray tube monitors; Ways to measure dot pitch; Discussion of image quality.

Offers answers to questions related to computers. How to find the location of files necessary for maintaining your computer when one does not have the specific Microsoft Windows CD-ROM; Advice on how to access a Web site that cannot be opened by a browser; Question of whether buying a new monitor when purchasing a computer is necessary; Others.

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to increase the capabilities of a computer system by adding a second monitor. Need to buy a graphics card and get computer drivers; Installation of software; How to connect the monitors.

Introduces the charts in this issue of 'PC World' that list the top 10 computers, printers, monitors, graphics boards and modems. How three systems with chips that run at 600 MegaHertz or faster have been added to the budget computers chart; Offering of high-end features in the budget computers that were traditionally seen on midrange and power systems; Improvements in photo-quality ink jet printers and affordable large displays; Explanation of PC WorldBench 2000 scores and the process for determining ratings.

Offers tips and ideas for computer hardware. The importance of keeping hardware clean; What to clean and how; How to add a new hard drive but keep the old drive letter assignments.

Answers computer-related questions. Transferring customized computer application configurations between computers; Setting the refresh rate of a computer monitor with no driver; Memory used by computers in conjunction with Windows; Deleting unwanted options from menus; Others. INSET: A Good Start With Outlook.

Provides information on several questions regarding computing applications. How to reinstall Microsoft Windows without reformatting your hard drive; The importance of backing up your Windows folder; Choosing a higher or lower setting in the Windows' display settings screen; Using IE 4 before upgrading to Internet Explorer 5.

Presents computer hardware tips. Views on moving to a new personal computer (PC); How to install an integrated drive electronics (IDE) drive in a PC; How to keep a monitor running after running Windows 98 on a Pentium II-400 PC. INSET: Put More Zip in Your Zip.

Introduces articles on personal computers and related equipment being developed for the year 2000 and beyond. The number of central processing units (CPU) expected to be marketed; The development of slim monitors; More.

Focuses on upgrading the graphics card in a microcomputer. Who will benefit most from a graphics card upgrade; The importance of video random access memory (RAM); Tips for upgrading; Products for those seeking to watch television on their computer; Recommendations.

Focuses on `PC World' periodical's top ten information display systems. Capabilities of Iiyama North America Inc.'s VisionMaster Pro 17; Sharpness of the pictures and words; ViewSonic's full suite of advanced controls; Prices. INSET: Monitor basics:Tips and terms..

Reviews ten 19-inch to 21-inch computer monitors. Products including MAG MX21F, Samsung SyncMaster 20GLs, Compaq QVision 210 and NEC MultiSync XP21; Features and comments.

Features the top ten 17-inch computer monitors in the United States for the month of March 1996. Includes Nanao FlexScan F2-17; NEC MultiSync XV17; Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 17TX.

Presents the top ten 17-inch computer monitors as of November 1995. Nanao FlexScan F2-17; NEC MultiSync XV17; Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 17TX; MAG InnoVision MXP17F; ViewSonic 17PS; Sony Multiscan 17sf; Princeton Graphic Systems; Nokia Multigraph 447X; Nokia ValueGraph 447L; Panasonic PanaMedia 17.