Article Categories
» Arts & Entertainment
» Automotive
» Business
» Careers & Jobs
» Education & Reference
» Finance
» Food & Drink
» Health & Fitness
» Home & Family
» Internet & Online Businesses
» Miscellaneous
» Self Improvement
» Shopping
» Society & News
» Sports & Recreation
» Technology
» Travel & Leisure
» Writing & Speaking

  Listed Article

  Category: Articles » Technology » Article
 

LCD Technology




By Julia Hall

Liquid crystal display (LCD) technology may sound exotic, but in reality we use it every day. LCD technology is utilized in stereos, computer monitors, microwave ovens, digital clocks and calculators. Today, the technology is also being used in high-tech flat screen TV sets and video monitors that produce incredibly clear images.

LCD screens function by obstructing light. Within the screen, the ligquid crystals are contained between two sections of polarized glass. The crystals control the brightness of light as it's transmitted through the glass. An electrical charge is applied, and the crystals react to it, rotating to allow the light to pass through the sections of glass. The LCD display is made up of pixels and is illuminated by a florescent bulb that sends white light through the glass panes. Each pixel is split into red, green and blue sections that work together to produce a color image. One pixel can create about 16 million colors.

LCD televisions offer plenty of benefits to viewers. They offer superior brightness and contrast capability – far better than anything offered by traditional cathode ray TV sets. Flat screen LCD sets also feature a 160 degree viewing angle, so that watchers will see everything from just about any location in the room. Because the contrast quality is so good, viewers don't have to worry about turning off all the lights in the room to get a good picture. Lamps don't produce a glare on an LCD flatscreen set.

Another bonus with an LCD set is that most models come equipped with tuners and speakers. All you have to do is plug the set in, and it's ready to go. The tuners and speakers are built in, which means no extra components like set-top boxes or receivers are required. This makes the LCD set perfect for homes that don't have much space to spare for a big TV that requires extraneous equipment.

LCD sets are equipped to display high definition television as well as standard television. LCD sets can also serve as computer monitors and all-around video monitors. They can handle any kind of video format, and most come equipped with inputs for S-video, component video, and composite video. Most LCDs offer about 60,000 hours (or about twenty years) of viewing, making them a good investment. They last longer than plasma sets. The bulb is a critical factor in the LCD set, as it's responsible for picture and color quality. With some sets, the bulb can easily be replaced. Other sets have bulbs that are built in to the LCD system, making matters more complicated when it's time to replace the light source. Before investing in one of these sets, check into brands and model types. It pays to do a little research prior to buying.
 
 
About the Author
J. Hall writes articles for consumers who want to find the best New Technology Offers currently available. She has written for many major publications about the latest deals and promotions and how buyers can find the best discounts.

Article Source: http://www.simplysearch4it.com/article/31661.html
 
If you wish to add the above article to your website or newsletters then please include the "Article Source: http://www.simplysearch4it.com/article/31661.html" as shown above and make it hyperlinked.



  Some other articles by Julia Hall
Dish Network Chinese Programming
This is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World that is the Great Wall of China and ...

Video Projectors: Info You Should Know
A video projector is one of the most important components in the home theater set-up. It can make or break your home viewing experience, so the ...

ADT Home Security - Top Company in the Security Business
Life continues with all its moments of happiness, joy, and tragedy. In retrospect, some of life's tragedies can be avoided with prior anticipation and ...

Dish Network - The Best Offer
Choosing to go with digital satellite television services is one of the best and easiest decisions you will ever make. Programming selection is the ...

DISH Network vs Cable
Most Cable subscribers have noticed their monthly bills rising at an unexpectedly high rate, with the average increase a full 8.2% per year. Even with these rate increases, Cable has lagged behind ...

Great Things Are Happening At Dish Network
Great things continue to happen at Dish Network ! Now more than ever, they are the place to go for the best ...

  
  Recent Articles
3 Mobile Phone Network and Role of Online Reviews on It
by Gregory Gibson

Gadgets for mobile phone owners
by Bill. Jones.

Reasons why gadgets are worth it
by Bill. Jones.

Why an iPod Battery Dies
by Anthony Magnabosco

LAN: Local Area Network
by Hemant Gupta

The Dilemma of Nanotechnology - Science vs. Ethics
by Tatiana Velitchkov

Computer classifieds
by Mohammed Aijaz

7 Reasons Why You Need A Shake Flashlight
by Jesse Whitehead

Buying Cell Phone Accessories Online? 5 Tips to Shop Smart
by John Hooley

How to Unlock a Cell Phone- the Easy Way
by Samantha Hasson

Tips For Data Recovery
by Khal Nuwar

Misunderstandings about motion capture
by Antony Rodrigues

Can't connect to database