Computer Monitors
Computer monitors have stayed pretty much the same for a long time. Computers have technically been around since the 1940’s, and the traditional CRT technology has been the standard for computer monitors ever since computers advanced to the point where they could display graphics. Processors have gotten thousands of times faster, hard drives thousands of times bigger, RAM memory thousands of times more efficient, but computer monitors have been basically the same old crap for decades. Don’t get me wrong, computer monitors have certainly gotten better, but the basic technology behind them hasn’t improved much. That has all changed recently, and computer monitors have finally at least partly caught up to the advances with computers in general.
When looking for a computer monitor today, you have a number of options. The first option is still the traditional CRT, or Cathode Ray Tube, monitor. Even though there are better technologies available now, CRT monitors should not be completely overlooked. As the beginning of 2006, they are still the cheapest computer monitors available, so if you are trying to put together the most economical computer possible, you may want to go with CRT. The CRT technology is also tried and true, and does not suffer from some of the bugs that the newer technologies are sometimes prone to. Also, CRT monitors are supposed to have the fastest response time. The drawbacks are of course their large size, they generally require more power and have a poorer picture quality compared to the newer technologies.
LCD displays are making serious inroads into the computer monitor market, and not without good reason. LCD, or Liquid Crystal Display, monitors are much smaller, require less power, and provide a sharper, clearer image compared to CRTs. LCD displays have already become the standard for the laptop computer monitors, and it is only a matter of time before they become the standard for desktops as well. Although they are more expensive than CRTs, the price tags on LCD monitors are rapidly dropping.
Another option you have if you’re looking for a computer monitor is the plasma display. Plasma displays are the high-end technology of computer monitors, and carry a heft price tag. They offer a superior picture quality capable of resolutions far greater than CRT or LCD equivalents, and are capable of displaying high definition graphics. Plasma display technology, while improving, still suffers from a number of bugs and an overall short life span, but if you’ve got the money to spare, they are certainly worth a look!
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