Posted by Rita � Berkowitz on 11/04/07 23:12

Igor wrote:

>>> I don't think LCDs are being forced on the masses. I think they
>>> became more popular than CRTs largely for reasons of convenience and
>>> ergonomics.
>>
>> Really, LCDs are being forced upon the public. LCDs are cheaper to
>> manufacture and easier to handle, have less longevity for quicker
>> replacement, and have less of an environmental impact for recycling.
>> CRTs are almost a nightmare to get rid of since most landfill have
>> considered them hazardous waste and banned them.
>>
>
> I remember a time not that long ago (2 years?) when CRTs and LCDs both
> were given equal space on store shelves. My assumption was that if
> less and less space was being given to CRTs, it was because people
> weren't buying them anymore.

It's more akin to consumer brainwashing. Here's a good read from the EPA
site.

<http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/2006news/09-crt.htm>






Rita

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