- Cost Effectiveness
Even though LCDs were originally beyond the reach of many due to high prices, prices are dropping quickly. LCDs are currently more affordable and if you consider the long term benefits, they are cost effective.
- Energy Efficiency
LCDs provide a significant savings over their lifespans. LCDs generally consume 50 to 66 percent of the energy that conventional CRT monitors require. In addition, STAR rated LCDs provide even further savings in energy. Some websites have web-based calculators you can use to determine the exact energy savings you can enjoy by purchasing an LCD monitor. In addition, LCDs require lesser lighting conditions compared to CRT screens, which means lesser lights coupled with savings in electricity and energy charges.
- Space Economization
LCD monitors are also known as flat screen monitors and provide savings both with regards to energy and cost as well as space. For individuals, this setup translates to more space to move around and more table space to work. For organizations, it translates to more space for the employees making it possible for a larger number of employees to be accommodated in a smaller space translating to cost savings in office space.
- Reduction In Radiation
LCD monitors usually generate much lower amounts of heat compared to the radiation that CRTs emit. This translates to lower amounts of stress for the user and reduces the need for air conditioning. Less air conditioning translates to lower electricity bills and finally lower energy costs.
One of the other key benefits of LCD relates to its health benefits. The continued exposure to monitors causes various health problems including nausea, migraine headaches, sore throat, disorientation, loss of focus, irritation, lack of sleep, increased metabolism, and eye pain or grittiness in the eyes. The problems are attributed to the Extra Low Frequency and Very Low Frequency electromagnetic radiation emanating from CRTS. LCD monitors don’t emit such radiation and are thus preferable. Lower levels of radiation translate to less allergies and health problems – check out these LCD displays from Chassis plans.
- Lightweight
CRTs are heavy and bulky but LCDs are lightweight and easily manageable. Even though users are unlikely to carry their monitors or systems around each day, when users have to move to other desks or even move their systems due to varied reasons, LCDs are more conveyable and light as compared to CRT monitors.
- Less Eyestrain
CRTs are typically smaller and more stressful on eyes. LCDs enable users to read text and see images better and more easily and offer the following benefits.
LCD monitors:
– Do not flicker
– Reduce the glare
– Provide uniform screen brightness
– Eliminate the geometric screen distortions on the screen edges
All these features of LCDs translate to lesser eyestrain and reduced headaches for users.
- Better Image Quality
Image sharpness is another major benefit of LCDs. LCDs don’t flicker and specific aspects in images are displayed using individual pixel elements contributing to the clarity and quality of pictures.
- Improved Screen Privacy
The viewing angle in LCD monitors is smaller, which means that users can view content displayed on the screen only when they are at a specific angle. Even though this can be a drawback in particular circumstances, it can also be a benefit by providing improved screen privacy for users.
