Laptop Displays Flashcards
1
Q
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
A
Lightweight, low power consumption
• Requires a separate backlight (florescent, LED)
2
Q
TN (Twisted Nematic) LCD
A
+ Fast response times (gaming!)
+ Low power draw
- Poor viewing angles - color shifts
3
Q
IPS (In Plane Switching) LCD
A
+ Excellent color representation
+ No tailing when touched (mobile devices)
- More expensive to produce than TN
4
Q
CCFL - Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp
A
Higher voltage and power needed
• No longer a common backlight
5
Q
LED-backlit LCD display
A
Backlight is LEDs instead of florescent
• The latest laptops are LED-backlit
6
Q
OLED Displays (Organic Light Emitting Diode)
A
Thinner and lighter - no glass needed
• The organic compound provides the light
• Used for smaller mobile devices due to cost
