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monitor looks kind of grainy, because its PPI is sub-70.

This PPI number is part of what makes a MacBook Pro laptop so

visually stunning. The 15.4-inch screen has a resolution of 2880 × 1800,

which puts it at 220 pixels per inch. That’s sweet! Modern smartphones

have outrageous PPI levels, which again is why they look so much better

than a typical desktop monitor.

Brightness The strength of an LCD monitor’s backlights determines the

brightness of the monitor. The brightness is measured in nits. LCD panels

vary from 100 nits on the low end to over 1000 nits or more on the high end.

Average LCD panels are around 300 nits, which most monitor authorities

consider excellent brightness.

NOTE One nit equals one candela/m 2 . One candela is roughly equal to the

amount of light created by a candle.

Viewing Angle LCD panels have a limited viewing angle, meaning the

screen fades out when viewed from the side (or any angle not dead center).

TN panels have a fairly narrow viewing angle or (viewing cone), as little as

70 degrees from the center line. Manufacturers and consumers jumped on IPS

technology not just for the awesome color, but because the viewing angle is

much wider than TN panels. Figure 17-16 illustrates the differences. Note the

viewing angle when shopping for a monitor. Wider is better for typical users.

Narrow works when you want to limit what anyone but the user can see on

the monitor.

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