Types of monitore

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• CRT : Cathode ray tube)

• LCD (or TFT: thin film transistors)

• LED(light emitting diode)

• IPS

• Touch screens

• DIsadvantages:1)takes up space2)produce more heat3)glare on screen4) flicker causes headache and eyesight problems5)heavy

• Advantages:1) can be used with a light pen 2)used when several people are viewing the screen from different angles

• Disadvantages: 1)harder to repair, so buying new one is cheaper which is not an environmental friendly 2)narrower viewing angle

• Advantages : 1) cheap2) produce less heat than CRT3)lightweight4) takes less desk space5)radiations given off is much less than CRT6)ideal when 1 person needs to view the screen 

• Disadvantages:More expensive than LCD monitor