A computer is a machine that works on two set of principals. Firstly, it responds to a specific set of instructions in a well defined manner and secondly, it can execute a prerecorded list of instructions.
Modern computer can be divided into two categories: hardware and software. The physical parts, which you can see and touch, are collectively called hardware. Software, on the other hand, refers to the instructions, or programs, that tell the hardware what to do. Computer parts comes under the category of hardware, such as monitor, CPU, mother board, processor, hard disk, RAM, graphic card, printer, mouse, etc. This article will shed some light on monitors.
A monitor displays information in visual form, using text and graphics. The portion of the monitor that displays the information is called the screen. Like a television screen, a computer screen can show still or moving pictures.
Monitor rolls out in various sizes but a 17″ monitors is considered to be a standard one. Running these monitors at higher resolution makes it more comfortable to view and you can work with them for longer hours. If a monitor is 17″ it does not mean that it is a actual viewable area. Monitors abide thousand of pixels. Higher definition sharp display is produced by smaller pixels.
If you are planning to buy a computer, you should consider the type of monitor you want to purchase. There are two basic types of monitors: CRT (cathode ray tube) monitors and LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors. Both types produce sharp images, but LCD monitors have the advantage of being much thinner and lighter. CRT monitors, however, are generally more affordable.
Advantages of LCD Monitors
Need less power – LCD monitors are more efficient in comparison to CRT monitors which are power hungry.
Smaller and light weight – An LCD monitor is lighter and thinner than CRT monitor. It does not occupy a lot of space.
More adjustable – In contrast to CRT display, LCD displays are more adjustable.
Less eye strain – LCD displays turn each pixel off individually, results in lesser eye strain. Additionally, LCD display produce better better quality of text as compared to CRT displays.
Advantages of CRT monitors
Less expensive – CRT display cost less than LCD monitors.
Multiple resolutions – If for different applications, you need to change your display’s resolution, you should better off choose CRT monitors because LCD monitors do not handle multiple resolutions.
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