Re: OT: Healthy Computer Screen?

[Guest guest]

> Hi all,

>

> So, it looks like my boss might spring for a new screen for me

(yeah!) Since you all spend so much time in front of the

computer ; ) I thought someone might have some ideas about what

kind I should get. I'm not even sure why computers are bad for us in

the first place...

Flat panel displays are much crisper and easier on the eyes. I don't

know if there is any truth the cathode ray tube health risks or not.

[Guest guest]

> > Hi all,

> >

> > So, it looks like my boss might spring for a new screen for me

> (yeah!) Since you all spend so much time in front of the

> computer ; ) I thought someone might have some ideas about what

> kind I should get. I'm not even sure why computers are bad for us

in

> the first place...

>

> Flat panel displays are much crisper and easier on the eyes. I don't

> know if there is any truth the cathode ray tube health risks or not.

I agree, the flat panel (LCD) is better. All CRT's produce x-rays

(including your TV). Since you sit closer to your computer screen,

the exposure is more of a problem. Go with a flat screen, the refresh

rates of the better ones compare well to the CRT's. Older, cheaper

technology uses slower refresh rates, so you get that draggy look.

Portland, OR

[Guest guest]

> >>>I agree, the flat panel (LCD) is better. All CRT's produce

x-rays

> (including your TV). Since you sit closer to your computer screen,

> the exposure is more of a problem.

>

> ***, are flat screens by definition LCD? Do they produce

x-rays as

> well?

--snip--

As said, LCD flat screens are altogether " flat " boxes (no need to

propel those cathode rays a distance). LCD (liquid crystal display)

doesn't use cathode rays, and does not produce x-rays. It may produce

some emf, but doesn't have the magnetic field that CRT's do. Hence,

Flat (LCD) monitors are pretty benign.

I have a CRT with an anti-glare-radiation-static sheild (NoRad). It

is pretty clear. I would rather have an LCD (a high quality one) but

will probably weight until this one burns out. If I were you, I'd go

down to your local computer store and check out the LCD's.

Portland, OR