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When Considering An LCD Monitor
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Written by: Matthew Kerridge
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Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 |
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Back in the "old" days, personal computers (and most every kind of computer for the desktop, research lab etc.) had to make do with cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors that looked like television sets. They were big and cumbersome. Not anymore, because the computer monitor as been slimmed down greatly. Therefore, what to know about an LCD monitor (LCD stands for "liquid crystal display") can be important.
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Most of these monitors with liquid crystal display technology came into common usage among "the masses" in 2006, though they've been around for about a decade or so (they were very expensive back then). Since then, prices have come down steadily to the point where a PC without an LCD model doesn't exist. Also, since they're much lighter, they've made moving a computer much less of a chore.
LCD technology has made these new monitors much better in terms of quality, weight, energy consumption... You name it; and also much more attractive than old-style CRT monitors which were, to be honest, based off of'30s and 40s television technology, at heart. When you also consider that they had to be connected to the CPU via means of a serial port, and it all added up to a lot of inconvenience.
Generally speaking, there's no practical limit to the size an LCD unit can come in, though they're commonly seen in 17 to 22 inches, most often. For a fact, a new computer that doesn't feature at least 17 inches of display (or, more likely,' inches) from an LCD model is extremely rare. In fact, 22 inches in a TFT-LCD (the proper name is thin film transistor, LCD) unit is becoming common.
For one, as was discussed, the typical LCD model is very light in weight and can be extremely compact. Imagine trying to move a 22-inch CRT monitor around (it'll be really heavy) and then imagine how easy it is to disconnect a 22-inch liquid crystal display monitor from the PC with just a pull of the USB 2. 0 connection. The whole process takes seconds and the monitor only weighs a few pounds.
Additionally, liquid crystal display monitors are very energy efficient and consume very little power, plus they're extremely durable. Most ecologically-aware folks will say that the benefits to LCD in just these two points can make owning one much more attractive than lugging around an old CRT monitor. And that durability is practically legendary; many LCDs have been hit with ball bats and have kept on working.
Today, the LCD monitor is the recognized standard-setter for personal computers of all classes and size. Prices have fallen dramatically since they came into widespread use several years ago and they can be had in relatively large sizes, such as' and 22-inch models. They're durable, don't waste a lot of energy and their displays are more than acceptable. It's hard to see a real downside to them, as a matter of fact.
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