Go Green with the Top 5 Energy Efficient Computer Monitors

These days everyone is going green. Most of the 1^st world nations of the country are trying desperately to cut corners on every type of electrical use possible. Not only does it make sense, it is also the newest en vogue in today's society. While electronics and electronic usage is expanding at lightning fast rates, the race to create more efficient electronics is well under way. The manufacturers of computer monitors have stepped up to the challenge of giving more while consuming less. Let's take a look at some of the top green monitors on the market.

LG Flatron W2252TE
Although it is not officially on the market as of this writing, it has been touted by LG since June 2008 as the "World's Most Energy Efficient Monitor." It does go on sale later this month, August 2008, so it is worth mentioning. This monitor consumes only 22W while in use compared to the 40W of standard LCD monitors this size. The 22-inch screen has a native resolution of 1680 x 1050 with a contrast ratio of 10,000:1. Image reproduction is excellent, according to testers, with no loss, and even noticeable improvement. The monitor will sell for $372.00 at introduction.

Lenovo ThinkVision L197
Lenovo has been widely hailed as the leader of the green monitor movement. The new technology in their newest line of ThinkVision monitors are second to none. The L197 has a 19-inch widescreen display with a maximum resolution of 1440 x 900. The aspect ratio is 1000:1 and it consumes, like LG's monitor, only 22W while in use. This monitor sells for $239.99.

Lenovo ThinkVision L174
The L174 is also in Lenovo's newest class of monitor. This one only has a 17-inch regular-sized screen. The maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024 with an aspect ratio of 700:1. Because of its size, this model consumes on 20W of electricity while in use. It sells for an average of $220.00.

Dell E207WFP
Dell announced long ago that it will produce the most efficient monitors in their class. So far, the best they have come up with is the E207WFP. This monitor boasts a 20.1-inch widescreen display that has been given great reviews for its performance and color. It has a resolution of 1680 x 1050 with an aspect ratio of 800:1. It does however consume 38.1W while in use, so while lower than average, it is not the best monitor in regards to energy efficiency. This monitor sells for $359.00.

Acer V173 b
While certainly not new to the market, this little monitor is being included for those whose budget does not fit the other entries here. Acer monitors as a whole vary widely in their power consumption, but the V173 b comes in at a respectable 35W while in use. This monitor features a 17-inch standard screen with a 1280 x 1024 resolution and an impressive aspect ratio 0f 2000:1. The best part is that it sells for only $145.00.

If you are ready to take your home green and reduce your energy consumption, your computer products are a good way to start. When it is time for new equipment always check how many watts of energy will be required to power your devices. As you can see from these monitors, responsibility doesn't mean high prices or loss of quality.