LCD's and Resolution

Hello I am trying to chose a middle grade monitor for a minivan. I am a computer geek and know all about resolution, but the numbers on some of these LCD TFT monitors for resolution is confusing?>

For Example: I really like the Farenheit T-1043CM 10.4" Swivel Monitor whose res is 800 x 600. That seemed fine based on my PC knowledge until a friend informed me it was a little low.

Then I looked at an Nexcom (by Rosen) 10.4"lcd, a  step up in quality and the res was 1440 x 234? Lastly a 10" Icon which simply stated "High Resolution" in its specs.

This I found odd..so I humbly ask for assistance.

What is a good quality resolution? Do I simply compute the pixels or does the larger screen sizes dictate the clarity? What is the general rule of them.

thank you in advance for help.

The numbers that you are seeing in regard to resolution mainly refer to the aspet ratio of the screen.  As you stated, much like your pc resolution.  look at the aspect ratio of the video displayed and that will give you an idea of what type of picture you will have.  The 1440x234 is most likely a letter box or wide screen format.

Good luck...

Ok I see, so aspect ratio is the "frame " of the object being displayed (picture in this case). So if the aspect ratio is say 4:3 or 16:9 the resolution should correlate.

All that being said, what is a good brand name to consider?

Whatever brand fits your budget, but I would make sure that the monitor is TFT and not STN.  You have to really insure that it is if you are buying online.  I went through that fiasco.  The monitor I bought online stated that it was TFT but what I got was not.  I went through a few measures to get what I wanted. 

And also, I like the wide screen format. 

In my experience in purchasing computer and networking components off the internet has been that all the parts are covered by the manufacturers warranty.

The dealer or vendor has nothing to do with that.