【英语时差8，16】选择适合您自己工作的电脑屏幕

 Monitors frame our relationship with our computers and a great computer is only as good as its monitor.

Although nearly every flat screen monitor is based on LCD technology, there are differences between the models. Apart from the price, one of major advantages of the TN Film screen is its fast-image formatting¹. But as that can only be measured in milliseconds, it's generally only important to gamers.

Office applications are more concerned about factors such as contrast, viewing angle and color consistency², such as the MVA, PVA and S-IPS displays. However, they cost more than TN displays, which sell for less than US$317. MVA and PVA displays start at double that figure. IPS displays cost around US$3,000, and are more suited for people like graphic³ designers.

Prices should be based on more than just the fact that a monitor has a flat screen. "The height of the display should be adjustable," says Peter Knaak of the Berlin-based Stiftung Warentest, a consumer goods organization. "It's also good if you can tilt⁴ the screen forward or backward to get the right viewing angle." Some displays have a reflective surface, which can be distracting.

Jaroslav Smycek of the Hannover Consumer's Center recommends 19-inch models because they're good for the eyes. "It keeps the text from being too small," he says.

1 formatting   

n.格式化v.使格式化( format的现在分词 )；规定…的格式（或形状、大小、比例等）；安排…的格局（或规格）；设计…的版面

参考例句：

• Select the block of text and-click and choose Default Formatting. 选择目标文字块，点击鼠标右键，选择默认格式。 来自互联网
• There are emerging conventions about the content and formatting of documentation strings. 这里介绍文档字符串的概念和格式。 来自互联网

2 consistency   

n.一贯性，前后一致，稳定性；(液体的)浓度

参考例句：

• Your behaviour lacks consistency.你的行为缺乏一贯性。
• We appreciate the consistency and stability in China and in Chinese politics.我们赞赏中国及其政策的连续性和稳定性。

3 graphic   

adj.生动的，形象的，绘画的，文字的，图表的

参考例句：

• The book gave a graphic description of the war.这本书生动地描述了战争的情况。
• Distinguish important text items in lists with graphic icons.用图标来区分重要的文本项。

4 tilt   

v.(使)倾侧；(使)倾斜；n.倾侧；倾斜

参考例句：

• She wore her hat at a tilt over her left eye.她歪戴着帽子遮住左眼。
• The table is at a slight tilt.这张桌子没放平，有点儿歪.