Thursday, March 20, 2014

A Comparison Between a LCD Monitor and a CRT Monitor

In the current age of computers, you will find many LCD monitors over the classic CRT monitors that come with a brand new computer. CRTs, or "Cathode Ray Tubes", are becoming harder to find due to the demand of LCDs. If you are thinking of upgrading to a LCD monitor, or a "Liquid Crystal Display", there are some benefits that come with owning a new LCD monitor.
CRTs are known to be big in size and heavy to handle. They can also take up a lot of desk space, which may be crucial in terms of finding space for your computer peripherals. When space is not a problem, CRTs can also display a wider range of colors, taking advantage of the tubes within the monitor.
When LCD screens were new to the market, the cost of one was more on the expensive side. However, LCD monitors are now easy to invest in depending on the size and definition specifications. LCDs are much smaller and can give the user plenty of work space, and they are also known for crystal clear display areas.
Not only that CRTs can become a nuance on the desk, but LCDs are in favor in the age of eco friendly appliances. CRT screens generates a lot of heat and power during heavy usage. In the case of LCDs, it is very green friendly with a myriad of power saving features, and because LCD monitors do not use tubes at all.
Although LCDs are better compared to CRTs, CRTs can last a lot longer as LCDs run on backlight bulbs and can be expensive to replace when the monitors become inoperable. The same can be said for CRTs with the tubes, but it saves the inconvenience of replacing parts when they become broken. Although, with the demand of LCD displays, buying a new one over the cost of a new bulb can solve both problems.
In the end, LCD monitors are the winner. If a CRT monitor can be found, there is still a lot of nostalgia to be found for first generation computers to go out of their way to own. But for the sake of economy and appeal, a LCD monitor is the way to go.

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