Desktop LCD screens...

NecroJoe · June 21st, 2007, 07:36 AM

So, on another thread, someone mentioned that their MacBook came with an LED back-lit LCD screen. (Or, rather, someone knew it was a specific model because the poster mentioned the LED screen.)

Are any desktop LCD screens built this way? It seems like it would solve a couple problems: (if in fact most are not...)
1) Uneven light across the screen
2) Screens that dim as they age
3) Backlights that die within a few short years
4) Better battery life

Also, any new word on OLED screens? Haven't heard anything lately.

monkeymax · June 21st, 2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NecroJoe

4) Better battery life

I get the feeling that that doesn't apply to desktop monitors... images/smilies/wink.gif

But less power consumption can only be a good thing - to offset the increased power useage of the desktops themselves (with PSUs getting more and more powerful)!!!

I've not heard any development on the desktop front of this, though I'd imagine that it's only a matter of time before this technology filters into the desktop monitor market.

Adunaphel · June 21st, 2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeymax

I've not heard any development on the desktop front of this, though I'd imagine that it's only a matter of time before this technology filters into the desktop monitor market.

Well, there's the Samsung XL 20, but that's more of a professional screen not really intended for gaming and stuff. But expect LED backlit screen to hit the streets in the not-very-distant future.

Viper007Bond · June 21st, 2007, 12:28 PM

There's been serious talk about reducing the power usage of desktop PCs. It'd save us tons and tons of energy overall.

I<3myV8 · June 22nd, 2007, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

There's been serious talk about reducing the power usage of desktop PCs. It'd save us tons and tons of energy overall.

Unfortunately modern computers are using up the power LCD monitors save. Nowadays the power supply you buy actually matters, video cards cannot be powered just by the PCI-E slot alone, and need external connectors.

NecroJoe · June 22nd, 2007, 04:58 AM

I'm not comfortable with Samsung's product page's claims that the XL 2 will "realize your darkest fantasy."

Umm...no...trust me...it can't. It's pretty dark in here. *taps his head* The icecream truck in my head plays Helter Skelter.

In any event, my friend just bought a 700w power supply, and he's not quite sure it'll be enough. (yes, he's actually done the math). His utility bill is going to up $50 a month! *laughs*

For me, the plunge to go to LCD would be desktop space, and attractiveness...not really energy conservation. I'm not a hippy yet.

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NecroJoe Joined: Apr 12th, 2005 Last Online: 03:01 AM Location: San Francisco area, CA, USA Age: 29 Posts: 2,384 Car: 2001 Mercury Cougar V6 Rep Power: 67	I'm not comfortable with Samsung's product page's claims that the XL 2 will "realize your darkest fantasy." Umm...no...trust me...it can't. It's pretty dark in here. taps his head The icecream truck in my head plays Helter Skelter. In any event, my friend just bought a 700w power supply, and he's not quite sure it'll be enough. (yes, he's actually done the math). His utility bill is going to up $50 a month! laughs For me, the plunge to go to LCD would be desktop space, and attractiveness...not really energy conservation. I'm not a hippy yet.

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