Benefits of TFT Computer Screens

A type of display used on a variety of electronic devices including laptop and handheld computers, a thin film transistor screen delivers a picture quality superior to cathode ray tube displays. The computer screens are also smaller than CRT and other types of monitors and do not contain a traditional picture tube. TFT monitors work with an array of computer systems including PC, Mac and Linux systems.

1. Physical Benefits

   • TFT computer screens are smaller in size and weigh less than CRT monitors. The screens easily fit into tight spots and do not consume a large footprint like CRT monitors. TFT computer screens are available in a variety of sizes including 15, 17 and 19 inches, as well as from a variety of manufacturers. TFT computer screens are also available in wide-screen models.

   Resolution

   • The computer screens display images, pictures and text elements at a higher resolution -- the amount of pixels being shown -- than CRT monitors. The screens include controls for adjusting sharpness, color, brightness and contrast. TFT computer screens also display less glare than CRT and other types of monitors -- this results in less strain on your eyes,

   Power Consumption

   • TFT computer screens consume less electrical power than CRT monitors do. Many TFT computer screen models are ENERGY STAR-certified. The certification tells the buyer that the monitor has been tested by the US government's Department of Energy and found that it uses less electrical power than traditional CRT and other monitor types. TFT displays that have earned the ENERGY STAR are 20 percent more energy efficient than standard monitors, according to the Department of Energy.

   Availability

   • TFT computer screens are available at computer, electronics and retail stores as well as office supply stores. The monitors are also available from online outlets that specialize in computers and electronics. TFT computer screens vary in prices.