Monitors
- The monitor is the piece of computer hardware that displays the video and graphics information generated by the computer through the video card.
- Alternatively referred to as a video display terminal (VDT) and video display unit (VDU)
Types of Computer Monitors
CRT Monitors
- CRT stands for Cathode Ray Tube.
- These are all old model monitors.
- Main disadvantages are heavy weight, occupy more place, high power consumption, high radiation and supports low resolution.
LCD Monitors
- LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display.
- The main advantage are light weight, occupy less place, 12v power consumption, low radiation and supports high resolutions.
LED Monitors
- LED stands for Light Emitting Diode.
- LED's can be controlled for brightness and color and it contain no mercury or other hazardous substances.
Touch Screen Monitors
- A touch screen is a computer display screen that is also an input device.
- The screens are sensitive to pressure a user interacts with the computer by touching pictures or words on the screen.
