Laptop screens come in all shapes and sizes to fit all types of budgets. Over 95% of all laptops come with a widescreen panel fitted as standard. Due to this, most DVD’s and digital TV can be displayed in the actual size they are meant to be viewed in. Laptop screens are not just measured by width and height. As well as physical size, each screen has its own pixel resolution. Pixels are small areas of illumination that combine as a whole to create the compete image. The higher the resolution, the sharper the picture will be on the screen.

The location that you use your laptop should be taken into consideration when assessing a screen choice. Most screen are created using TFT LED (Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display), and are great for consumers who will be using their computer away from the house or office.

Standard laptops will be fitted with a matt finish screen, which can prevent reflections from outdoor light but can also reduce colour pick up. Higher spec laptops are be fitted with a “Super TFT” screen, which allows more light to pass through, but can cause greater reflection. This type of screen is preferable for use around the home for people who desire the best possible image quality. I actually have a Dell Vostro 1500 and the screen is great and the picture is really clear but it does suffer badly from shadows and light reflections if I’m out of the office but it suits my purpose as a business desktop replacement.