Why are TFT's Screens selling more and more? | Forums

[EFileTahi-A]

The MAIN (there is also the price related reason but I place it in second) reason why TFT's screens are selling more and more it's because of of the looks of it nothing else. I know persons who sells computer hardware and they say to me that when ppl want to buy a TFT screen they just want two know 3 things: The available sizes, their prices and between the choices which one is prettier. They (most of them) do not actually ask for the screens maximum resolution nor the advantages / disadvantages of TFT vs CRT screens, because in their minds, if they are more expensive they are automatilly better.

I see many companies spending thousands of Euros on CRT replacements by TFTs screens, because of the true fact, that they are much prettier. I remember my ex-ex-ex-boss getting an 15inch TFT screen for 1000â"š¬ back on year 2000 just because (and once again) it was much prettier and also it would impress anyone who would enter his office (I heard him saying this to his secratary)...

So, we are just talking here about PURE IGNORANCE and APPEARANCES. These kind of persons are the ones responsables for the TFTs sales success. Since a large portion of computer users are "new-comers" who only brought a computer to have internet acess so that they can call themselfs adepts of "moderm technologies" (for older persons), send emails, chat with their friends and play games (younger persons) or business type guys who just use Word, Excell and Outlook and call them selfs "computer experts" the chances of someone selling them a new "new sophisticated (NOT)" TFT screen is truly amazing...

Ok, this is my point of view. Post what you think of it or if you disagree explain why. Also, add the answer for the following question:

Why should anyone buy an 21/24inch TFT screen?

[JG27_Arklight]

I'll tell you why TFTs are more popular with some people:

1. Space saving.
2. Trendy styling.
3. Light weight. (good for those who carry their monitors with them I guess. LOL)


Here is why TFTs are not popular with me:

1. Ghosting.
2. Higher cost.
3. Having to deal with native resolutions.
4. Lower life expectancy.

[EFileTahi-A]

I think you are talking about the diferences between the two screens, not what makes ppl buying an TFT screen in general... Yet, you did not answered my 21/24inc question

[JG27_Arklight]

The differences between the two dictate the purpose of purchase.

[stevenwhiting]

Ghosting will only appear if you get one with poor refresh rates. I just picked one out for my sister, 10milli is the refresh and there is NO ghosting at all. The TFT takes up little room and is nice and light.

[Krycek1972]

Thats not refresh rate thats persistance of the screen.

[JG27_Arklight]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by stevenwhiting:
Ghosting will only appear if you get one with poor refresh rates. I just picked one out for my sister, 10milli is the refresh and there is NO ghosting at all. The TFT takes up little room and is nice and light. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Although the response times (I think that is what you meant ) are dropping, it doesn't change the fact that the other factors I mentioned are still present.

TFTs are great for some people, but IMO, not for gamers.

[Megoloman]

I believe u mean response rate. A slow response rate leads to ghosting.

[JG27_Arklight]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Megoloman:
I believe u mean response rate. A slow response rate leads to ghosting. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Who are you talking too?

lol

[EFileTahi-A]

So, why would a person buy a 21inch or bigger TFT screen?