A flat panel monitor is a computer or television monitor which uses LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or plasma technology, instead of using CRT (Cathode Ray Tube).
What are the common uses for a Flat Panel Monitor?
A flat panel monitor is commonly used for portable personal computers (laptops), cameras and cellular phones. It is even being used for air traffic control. It is also used for applications like Computer Aided Design.
Who are the leading providers for a Flat Panel Monitor?
- Dell
- HP
- Apple
- Samsung
- Song
- LG
- Lenovo
What are the advantages of using a Flat Panel Monitor?
People prefer using a flat panel monitor because of its light weight, small footprint, clarity and digital technology. Even though it has high production costs, it's still worth it because of its excellent performance. Compared to the desktop CRTs which use analog signal, flat panel monitors use digital signal which allows even cheap graphis to appear clearly. It produces stable images in true colors at high display resolutions. Other than the visible advantages, flat panel monitors is even good for your health. Unlike the desktop CRTs, flat panel monitors emit less radiation, making it safer especially for pregnant women. Also, these monitors can save you electricity since they use less of it.
What are the disadvantages of using a Flat Panel Monitor?
Because flat panel monitors are so thin compared to desktop CRTs, it makes the monitor more fragile. People also complain about its limited viewing angles and "native" resolution. Meaning, if desktop CRTs can display sharp objects in any resolution, flat panel monitors can only display clear objects in one "native" resolution. For example, if the flat panel's resolution is 1280x1024 pixels, switching to a lower resolution will make the objects blurry and fuzzy.
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