Flat Panel Monitors: Are They All Created Equal by Ellis Pullman
The intuitive answer is no, and yes you'd be right for thinking that. If you see a cheap flat panel monitor for sale, you need to remember that you get what you pay for. In general the "budget" flat panel displays will lack color balance as well as sharpness compared with the entry-level and... In general, cathode ray tubes will have the highest available performance in this regard for high end applications. ... Though there have been discussions of ways to resolve these broken pixels, such as through special "massage" methods, its clearly preferable to get a monitor that works 100 percent...

Choosing the Best Monitor for Gaming by Julien David
Are you looking to buy a monitor to be used for gaming? The monitor is one of the most expensive parts of a computer, so you should learn some basic information before going out and spending your money on a crappy monitor. This article will help you buy the best monitor for gaming. ... The first thing you need to ask yourself is whether you want a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitor or a newer LCD flat-screen monitor. ... I would recommend buying a monitor with a response rate of 8ms (8 milliseconds) or lower.

Understanding Your Computer - Basic Terminology by Dennis DEntremont
Have you ever wondered what the names are of the devices connected to, and in, your computer? There are many people out there who have never owned a computer or who have a computer but do not know what the proper terms are for the things that come with it. ... There are many types of monitors but the most common is a 17 inch CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitor. ... Inside is where all of the magic happens. ... Computer – This is the device that houses the “Guts” of your computer. ... It is a small mouse-like device connected to your computer that lets you move the pointer around the screen and...

Help to Choose your Monitor by Andrew Gates
Making the right choice in a computer display or monitor is an important part of involving yourself in today's web-browsing and multi-media technology. Right now, you are viewing this in a computer monitor (unless you've had someone print it for you and you're reading it on paper because your... CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitors on the other hand, occupy a lot more space on your desktop, do generate heat and use more power and usually have a curved screen (although flat screen CRT monitors are available).

What Exactly are Screensavers? - part I by David Schomberg
After reading this good article you will know some important information about screensavers and their history. You will find out how screensavers are different from other applications and what advantages you'll have if you use them. If you have a laptop or a notebook you can also find useful... The most important task of the screen saver is to reduce wear and the CRT(Cathode Ray Tube) that can receive damage if the same window is left for a long period of time. ... 2. ... A screensaver is a program that activates after a certain amount of time has passed with no keyboard or mouse activity...

LCD Monitors: A 'Catching-On' Technology by Phil Moyers
If you’ve been in the market for a new computer monitor fairly recently, you might have noticed just how many more LCD monitors you see in the stores now. It’s obvious that the main benefit that’s being pushed about computer LCD monitors is that they’re flat, and you can put them almost... LCD monitors will never be as good as CRT’s (cathode ray tube monitors, the big box made like a TV), although when you get far up in the price range with LCD’s, you may have a hard time telling the difference.

Types of Monitors by Ihab Sarsour
A cathode ray tube or CRT , is traditionally used in most computer monitors and the advent of plasma screens, LCD , DLP, OLED displays, and other technologies. As a result of CRT technology, computer monitors continue to be referred to as "The Tube".A CRT works by moving an electron beam back... Each time the beam makes a pass across the screen, it lights up phosphor dots on the inside of the glass tube, thereby illuminating the active portions of the screen. ... In DLP projectors, the image is created by microscopically small mirrors laid out in a matrix on a semiconductor chip, known as...

SED is Coming by Dale Davidson
One of the bigger challenges facing display manufacturers is to develop a picture with the same warm characteristics as Cathode Ray Tube, but with far less weight and size. The disadvantage of CRT, however is the size, weight and power consumption. The focus has now shifted to flat panels. ... Since no deflection of beam is required, screens of more than 40 inches and only centimetres thick can be created. ... SED is similiar to CRT with the light emission theory, and the manufacturers claim the dynamic color can be expressed in sharp pictures and faster responses than LCD's or plasmas.

Industrial Monitors by Kevin Stith
LCD or liquid crystal display monitors are now emerging as a popular choice for industrial monitors though there are people who continue to be faithful to the CRTs or the cathode ray tube monitors. LCD being a new technology has comparatively more advantages than the conventional CRTs. ... This is not to say that the CRTs do not have any advantages associated with them. ... Also, associated with this is the fact that an LCD monitor requires less power consumption. ... Yet, you also need to keep in mind that the longevity in terms of performance is higher in case of LCDs.

Flat Panel Industrial Monitors by Kevin Stith
LCD or liquid crystal display technology has revolutionized the computer industry. The advantages are such that LCD monitors are fast emerging as a popular choice replacing CRT or cathode ray tube monitor in the process. The dominant variations of the LCD monitors are the flat panel displays. ... Luminance refers to the intensity per unit area projected in a particular direction. ... Screen size is usually given as a diagonal. ... Apart from brightness and viewing angle you must keep in mind factors such as effective screen width and height, screen diagonal and luminance.