The new flat panel monitors are really attractive. Do they offer any real advantages over the old tube monitors?
Yes, there are many advantages. First, all conventional monitors have a Cathode Ray Tube, or CRT, which scans the screen with a very fast beam to light up the pixels. If not set properly, this scan can cause the screen to flicker at a very high rate of speed. You might not notice it, but your eyes and your brain will definitely grow more fatigued staring at a flickering monitor. Flat panel displays do not have any analogous beam and do not flicker at all. In addition, flat panel displays: use less electricity, last longer, put out less heat, take up less space, don’t contain hazardous materials, weigh less and don’t fade or blur over time. With all that flat panels have to offer, it is only a matter of time before CRT monitors will no longer be available.
