"We all spend an awful lot of time sat in front of computers. Whether we're gaming or working, we are at the mercy of what many would argue is the most important element of any system - the monitor. Monitors are widely used and rarely understood. Sure, you know that the difference between LCD and CRT is that one is flat and one is massive and heavy. But do you really understand the technology that goes into these things? In this article, we're going to investigate how CRTs and LCDs work, and also examine some of the issues pertaining to monitors, such as Refresh Rate and Vsync as well as looking into our crystal ball to see the future of displays." 
Ever wondered how that monitor on your desk actually produces a picture? Bit-tech.net breaks down the technology for us, then goes one step further - by literally breaking down a LCD monitor to show us what's inside. I highly recommend giving the article a read. I found it quite comprehensive and informative, not to mention its got lots of pretty pictures. :wink:
How CRT and LCD Monitors Work
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