Every computer needs a monitor, because without one, what good would your computer be if you can't see the results of your activity? Back in the early days of computing, monitors were CRT ( Cathode Ray Tube ) units, large, heavy, and bulky. Today, monitors are LCD ( Liquid Crystal Display ) they can be like a television, only thin, light, and can take up just a small corner on your desk, and come
. in many different formats and sizes ( widescreen, 24" ). What's more, with today's technology, you can use your LCD or Plasma television as your computer monitor. If you're looking for a computer monitor try Best Buy at http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=abcat0509000&type=category.