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Is it true they use up less electricity and generate less heat?

2006-06-07 05:06:34 · 6 answers · asked by Alyssa 5 in Computers & Internet Hardware Monitors

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LCDs use significantly less power than comparable CRT (Tube) and Plasma televisions and monitors

Overall, LCD screens can reduce display energy by 60% compared to CRTs.
LCDs are compact and lightweight
If you are mounting your LCD display on the wall or from a ceiling mount you’ll appreciate the lighter weight.


Just like traditional televisions, CRTs (cathode ray tubes) are clunky contraptions of magnets, tubes, and beams shooting electrons forward to light up red, green, and blue phosphors as they pass through the screen and toward you. The technology in the newer LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors is a more sophisticated version of the display technology found in digital watches, a fine mesh of tiny crystals displaying different colors when electrified.

Better for your desk
The result is a monitor that can be a few inches thick instead of a couple of feet, saving an incredible amount of desk space. Since most homes don’t have roomy locations devoted to the family computer (maybe on a desk in the living room or wedged into the corner of a spare bedroom), saving space is always a great idea.

And LCD monitors can be moved closer to the wall, increasing desk space by at least two square feet, which is bigger than it sounds. Many LCDs can even be mounted on a wall, eliminating the “footprint” entirely.

Better for you
But LCD monitors are not just better for your desk, they’re better for you and your health. Staring at a CRT bombards you with the radiation of three electron beams that are continually refreshing the entire screen 60 to 85 times each second. There’s a reason that so many people have radiation shields for their monitors!

And although your brain doesn’t register the constant refreshing, your eyes do, and they have to work harder to absorb the information. LCD monitors don’t refresh in this way. Pixels are constantly on or off, which greatly reduces eye fatigue and strain. Finally, an LCD monitor weighs 20 to 25 pounds less than a CRT, saving your back when you need to move it.

Shopping wisely
The great news is that LCD monitors are now affordable, even though they’re still more expensive than CRTs. They use only one-third of the power to operate (saving about $30 each year) and you won’t need radiation shields to protect you.

When shopping for monitors, it’s important to understand and compare their specifications. Here are the key numbers to watch for:

Size. Unlike a CRT monitor, an LCD uses its entire screen to project an image. So a 15-inch LCD will provide you with roughly the same viewable area as a 17-inch CRT. Similarly, a 17-inch LCD is comparable to a 19-inch CRT. The 17-inch models will suffice for most home computers, (although who can resist a 23-inch mounted on the wall?!).
Resolution. LCD monitors only provide one fixed resolution, so this isn’t crucial for your shopping decision. All affordable 15-inch models will be 1024 x 768, while 17-inch models tend to be 1280 x 1024.
Contrast Ratio. Higher contrast ratios provide richer color, ranging from 250:1 to 450:1. Aim for at least 350:1.
Brightness. Again, the higher the number the better. The available range is from 200 to 350, and even budget LCDs provide ample brightness. Aim for at least 250.

2006-06-07 05:13:29 · answer #1 · answered by John K 2 · 1 0

It is a lower power consumer than the normal CRT monitors, in addition it does not hurt eyes as the CRT ones

2006-06-07 05:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by anas b 2 · 0 0

yes, they are more efficient... they are also easier on the eyes. also, standard CRT monitors tend to create interference in cabling...

for example, studio musicians often have problems with hum generated through guitar leads due to CRT monitors...

2006-06-07 05:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2016-09-08 21:50:06 · answer #4 · answered by klavon 4 · 0 0

yes, and they are liquid crystal which gives you a high definition picture.

2006-06-07 05:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

true

2006-06-07 05:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by Tom H 6 · 0 0

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