A new monitor can make a huge difference in your PC experience, in some cases bigger that a jump in processor generation or a new graphics card.  Of course the decision can’t be easy, once you decide on a size, there are still many variables, including technology that is used to form the LCD matrix.  If you listened to our latest podcast, we gave you a tool to use that should help determine what specs are real and which are simply PR speak.  Give our 49th podcast your attention for a bit while Ryan and Al discuss the ASUS VW266H to find out more for yourself.

The graphics forum is abuzz with AMD news, there is a new driver as well as more and more rumours and info about their next generation graphics card, which will be more than a simple rebranding.  In the HTPC forum, someone is getting a great gift for their significant other.  The recent release of IE8 is catching the attention of the Windows forum while The Lightning Room fans have something completely different on their minds.