

Otherwise consider that you will have to spring for a new video card (if it's a desktop) or for a laptop, a new laptop, as video cards are built into those units. HDMI is the best and if your computer has that output you're in good shape. The second consideration is your computer's video outputs, whether they be VGA, HDMI, or S video ports. While thinking that a big screen TV can be enticing it's the resolution that makes it sharp and readable. That's about the largest screen resolution that can be output by most computers. Look for a monitor that supports 1920x1200 or so pixel resolution (1080p). You've have a few issues to think about here, the main one being screen resolution. How about viewing on big screen HD TV instead of monitor? I am also considering On Screen Takeoff, based on a recommendation but I would be interested if anyone is using something they like better. I need an education in the language of video screens. I'm looking for a 42"-50" monitor so I can look at plans full size and it needs to be high resolution. If anyone out there is doing this, I am looking for recommendations on what monitor to get. The trend in the industry is to move the cost of plan production from the architect and owner to the GC and the subcontractor. I'm spending $1,000 month printing plans for jobs we don't get. I am getting ready to go semi paperless for estimating.
