Today, Monitors are available in a vast array of sizes, resolutions and aesthetic designs; with options in monochrome and colour, to enable a wide range of applications and budgets to be met. When considering the most appropriate Monitor for a particular security application, a number of factors may determine the selection.

•	The Physical distance available from the placement of the monitor to the viewer
•	The amount of physical space available
•	The level of viewing detail required
•	The need to show colour or monochrome pictures
•	Whether audio is required
•	The available budget