Archive for September, 2008

LCD Pros and Cons

Auto Date Monday, September 29th, 2008


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Liquid Crystal Display or LCD monitors are quickly replacing the CRT monitors. Why? Because of so many good things the LCD can offer to its user and the environment.

A comparison between an LCD and CRT monitor might give you and idea of its pros and cons.

  • LCDs consume a lot less power and doesn’t generate a lot of heat when in use, unlike the CRT.
  • LCDs are space savers. It only occupies a few inches in thickness. And looks beautiful.
  • CRTs are a lot cheaper than LCDs. Not everyone can really afford one.
  • LCDs screens are very sensitive and should be handled with extreme care.
  • Finally, LCDs are much more blurry than CRTs. Graphic designers prefer CRTs because they can rely on the clarity of the color gradients that it displays unlike with the CRT.