Many foreign standards are more comprehensive and have become so popular that they are now the de facto US standards. Two of these standards for monitors are MPR-II and TCO '92. Established by the Swedish labor boards in 1990, MPR-II regulates electromagnetic, magnetic and electric field emissions. These standards led to the development of low emission monitors. TCO was later established in 1992 to provide the most stringent standards presently available in regulating electromagnetic field emissions as well as ergonomics, power and energy conservation standards.
Users purchase monitors and upgrade for various reasons.
Some upgrade for larger screen size. Others do so for better image quality. There are many reasons to invest in a better monitor, but regardless of what they are, upgrading to a better monitor is a long-term investment, so plan your purchase accordingly. Make your best possible choice based on your current applications and future plans.