My youngest daughter, Stephany, and I lost ourselves one day in an Office Depot
. We got so busy looking at different computer monitors that we nearly forgot to pick up my older daughters. I forgot but I suspect it may have been part of Steph’s plan. Anything to ruffle the predisposed feathers of older siblings!
What fascinated us most was how differently websites, text, and images looked on different monitors. I was particularly mesmerized by the sleekness of the LCD monitors. Them some kind of sexy!
We have two computers in our home right now, but my husband’s in talks with himself about building a third. I’m hoping he’ll consider an LCD monitor for it, as the other two have CRT monitors. I have nothing in the world against the CRTs, I just thought one LCD would be cool. Besides, there’s no need being too repetitive!
To further my cause, I’ve been doing some research. In case you, too, are monitoring monitors, I thought I’d be a good girl and share.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitors
- Super sharp detail - for spreadsheets and small text
- Less glare, more comfort during long work hours
- Incredibly slender - less than 1/2 the weight of a CRT, so it fits in smaller spaces
- Much easier to move around
- More useable screen space (a 17 ” LCD displays the same viewable content as a 19″ CRT)
- Uses 2/3 less electricity than a CRT
- Less heat, less radiation
- Less eyestrain: Sharper and clearer for text
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Monitors
- Better color and viewing of graphics, video, photos, and gaming
- More durable for shared use, such as in a home office or for family use
- Better color depth and accuracy for images
- Faster “reload” rates
- Accurate views from almost any viewing angle
- Multiple resolutions - better results when shrinking or enlarging images
- Priced lower than LCDs
I guess a lot of it just comes down to what the monitor would be used for, because otherwise it seems almost too close to call.
The image at the top of the post is one of the LG 50 Series 17 & 19 Flatron LCD Monitors from Office Depot. Le sigh.
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OMIGAWD, I thought I was the only freak in the world whose idea of a fun date was strolling the aisles of Staples! This is a great resource — I will be sure to share it with all my WAHCP (work-at-home crazy people) and I’ll check back for more enlightening office-related sweet stuff!
Hi, Jenn!
Thanks for letting me know I’m not alone out there! Thanks even more for the sweet comments. They made my day….even more than wandering the aisles at Staples!
Joi