What's all the fuss when it comes to flat panel monitors versus CRT's (Cathode Ray Tube) monitors? Is it worth the trouble to upgrade or replace your existing monitor to that of a flat panel. Well, a picture is worth a thousand words- better still it is almost certain once you see for yourself with your own eyes, you should be able to answer that question relatively easily and swiftly.

For one thing, flat panels usually offer more viewable areas than their Cathode Ray Tube counterparts. Meaning if compared two 15 inch monitors- one flat panel, and one cathode ray tube, you'd find that the flat panel offers slightly more viewing space despite also being labeled as a 15 inch monitor.

Also the picture quality of flat panel monitors generally are a lot more crisper. So if we take an example of you replacing your 17 inch cathode ray tube monitor with a 15 inch flat panel monitor, in reality you'd be getting (to the same effect of) 16 inches in display space, while providing greater clarity than the 17 inch one.

Is it worth it to get a flat panel monitor? Well if you are on the market for a new monitor then you should certainly strongly consider a flat panel versus the old dinosaur cathode ray tube models. I am sure you'll like flat panels more. Nowadays they are getting more affordable too so nows as good a time as any.