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If a new display is on your horizon, you may want to consider an LCD flat panel model this time around. There are several advantages to choosing an LCD monitor over a traditional CRT display, just as there are advantages to choosing a CRT model over a flat panel. It all comes down to space, price and usability.

One of the major advances in LCD technology over the past year has to do with image quality. In the past, flat panel displays looked best when viewed head-on, but as you changed your viewing angle, the picture would fade and become washed out. Today, most LCD screens can be viewed from a 45-degree to a 90-degree angle with no discernable loss of picture quality. Also, most of today’s LCD displays are capable of 24-bit color. This has improved the flat panel’s depth of color, although CRTs are capable of higher contrast rates and do a better job of displaying true colors. Still, LCD monitor prices have dropped dramatically in the past year, which is why they are showing up on more desktops than ever before. For example, a 15-inch LCD monitor now costs as little as $300 – a short time ago, this price exceeded $1,000. For many users, the added desk space is reason enough to switch from a CRT monitor to a flat panel display.

When shopping for an LCD monitor, be sure to choose one that will support 24-bit color and uses an active-matrix TFT panel capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution (1600 x 1200 is ideal, but may not be necessary depending on your applications). Other factors to consider are built-in options such as on-screen controls (brightness, contrast and so forth), integrated speakers and picture-in-picture capabilities. Many LCD monitors feature built-in USB or FireWire (1394) ports, making it easy to connect peripherals such as digital cameras, scanners and printers without having to reach behind your PC. Also, if you’re concerned with power conservation, LCDs have the edge over CRT monitors. Flat panel monitors generally draw between 25 and 40 watts of power, whereas CRTs can range from 60 to 160 watts.

If you want to make the most of your workspace, an LCD monitor is a lightweight, flexible alternative to the traditional CRT, which could end up saving you money in the long run.

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