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chris.p
19-Dec-2006, 07:30
Ok, what is the difference etc between a TFT monitor & an LCD monitor??
Being a techno numpty I could do with being enlightened:)


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Jasper
19-Dec-2006, 08:51
The spelling?;)
Jasper
19-Dec-2006, 09:37
Oh,ok:

http://www.plasma.com/classroom/what_is_tft_lcd.htm

Basically they are both LCD's,but theTFT stands for Thin Film Transistor, and represents a new technology for manufacturing and improving LCD monitors. TFT specifically has allowed LCD monitors to improve display of small fonts without appearing jagged or fuzzy.

OK?:)
chris.p
19-Dec-2006, 18:33
Cheers Jasper,:)
So i take it that an TFT monitor is better than an LCD one.?


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Jasper
19-Dec-2006, 18:38
They are both LCD!;)But yes,the TFT is the newer technology.
chris.p
19-Dec-2006, 18:41
They are both LCD!;)But yes,the TFT is the newer technology.



A mind of Techy info, cheers:)

Chris:burn: