When shopping for a computer monitor, you're bombarded with specifications like native resolution and response time, but one of the more misunderstood monitor features is contrast ratio. As with many ...

Whether you already have a television or you’re in the market for a new one (or projector, camera, or any other type of display), you should pay attention to the contrast ratio. But what does this ...

The ratio of the brightest white to the darkest black on a TV or computer monitor. The larger the number, the greater the extremes; for example, car headlights can appear brilliant next to the pitch ...

Let’s talk display specifications. I don’t mean which screen has the biggest brightness or contrast numbers, or which is the latest and greatest technology; I want to talk about the specifications ...

It may be difficult to believe, but just a decade ago TVs based on cathode-ray tubes (CRTs) were the biggest sellers. CRTs have excellent viewing angles, outstanding black levels and high contrast ...

AVIXA, the Fairfax, Va.-based Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, recently released its standard Image System Contrast Ratio (ISCR). This standard defines acceptable minimum contrast ...

Sometimes I think that manufacturers sit around and makes up specifications to try to impress consumers with big numbers. Take the dynamic contrast ratios that many TV and LCD makers are throwing out.