Monitors and power draw

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

I actually just measured my screen size. My wife has a 17" TFT and 
loves it. My 17" monitor is much smaller than that. At the moment, I'm 
waiting until I have another monitor die, then I'll decide what I want. 
On 16 Nov 2001, at 13:18, Ron Peterson wrote:

> 
> On Wed, 14 Nov 2001, Jerry Feldman wrote:
> 
> > Just a quick question on monitors in general and their power draw.
> > I was curious regarding the amount of power a standard CRT monitor
> > might draw in contrast to a (roughly) equivalent TFT flat panel monitor.
> >
> > And speaking of roughly equivalent, it appears that the 15" TFT screens
> > are roughly equivalent to the 17" CRT.
> >
> > Another thing is the backlighting. Some warrantees specifically include
> > the backlighting, some do not.
> 
> Regardless of the power draw, oil baron that I am, I would still (today)
> always choose a CRT.  No interpolation when changing resolutions.  Better
> animation.  Wider field of view.  Larger screen size per dollar.  Keeps my
> coffee warm.
> 
> I'd like to use less power and real estate, but just not worth the
> tradeoff, IMHO.  Yet.
> 
> --
> 
> -Ron-
> https://www.yellowbank.com/
> 


Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
Associate Director
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org