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(Special Report) - The brilliance of technology is the rapid pace of innovation and price drops, which is great for a budget buyer who’s willing to wait a little while before enjoying the latest in digital advancements. Thanks to the constant evolution in technology, what is high-end today will more often than not be categorized into a budget category in a matter of six months. Take LCD panels, for instance. The days when you had to mortgage your car to buy one are pretty much gone; in fact, you can now purchase a decent panel for about $300 or so (15-inch).

Buying an LCD panel, however, is not as easy as walking into a store and picking up the one with the brightest screen. There are a lot of factors that you need to check out before you invest in a worthy unit.

Here’s a quick rundown of the things you need to look for before buying an LCD panel.

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