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What's the Difference Between Flat-Panel& LCD Monitors?

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  • by Contributing Writer on January 20th, 2010

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    Flat-panel monitors and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitors are essentially the same thing in computer lingo. An LCD monitor is just one type of the flat panel monitors that are on the market, with the other types include plasma (for use in television screens) and laptop screens. (Reference 1)

    History

    The first flat panel LCD monitors appeared on laptop computers in the mid 1980s. LCD monitors for use with desktop computers became available in the mid-1990s, but they were not popular until the early 2000s when they became more affordable. (Reference 1)

    Definition

    LCD is a type of flat-panel technology that is more compact and requires less power than its CRT (cathode-ray tube) counterpart. (Reference 2)

    Dimensions

    LCD flat-panel monitors tend to attract computer consumers because of one feature: its slim profile. While the screen size of a flat-panel LCD can vary, the real benefit is the measure of the monitor's depth, which is only a few inches. (Reference 2)

    Viewing Angle

    When LCD monitors were first introduced, the screens could not be viewed from very far to the side because glare was a problem. The technology has since improved, and LCD screens now have wider viewing angles. (Reference 3)

    Colors

    Flat-screen LCD monitors function on 24-bit color, which is actually a step-backward when compared with the older, more colorful, technology that came before the LCD screen. (Reference 2)

    Power Consumption

    The LCD flat-panel monitor uses much less power than its older counterpart, which means that avid computer users can save a considerable money over the lifetime of its use. (Reference 3)

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    "Definition of Flat Panel Display"

    "Cnet.com: How to Buy the Best Monitor on the Market"

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