LCD monitors Teresa Pennington 2007-09-24T02:31:14Z 2007-09-24T02:31:14Z

Since this last post is 3 years old, can anyone update recommendations for LCD flat screen monitors with more durable "harder" screens?

Teresa Pennington 2007-09-24T02:31:14Z Kendra Morgan 2004-05-19T16:09:00Z 2004-05-19T16:09:00Z

I have installed LCD monitors in many libraries and it is often a great solution to a space crunch. I would definitely recommend that you buy screen protectors to help cut down on potential damage to the screen. This is an example that you can get at Office Depot [url http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&amp;id=484228 ]http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&amp;id=484228[/url]<br /><br />The other thing is to be sure that you have a screen saver installed because the screens do have more a problem with burning than regular monitors. I would recommend turning them off at night as well to cut down on wear. Happy shopping.

Kendra Morgan 2004-05-19T16:09:00Z Wendell Gragg 2004-05-19T13:29:00Z 2004-05-19T13:29:00Z

Here is a link to an example of what I am talking about. There are others out there I believe, but this will give you an idea.<br /><br />[url http://www.princetongraphics.com/product_sl70.htm ]http://www.princetongraphics.com/product_sl70.htm[/url]

Wendell Gragg 2004-05-19T13:29:00Z Wendell Gragg 2004-05-19T12:53:00Z 2004-05-19T12:53:00Z

The monitors we are using are Dells. There are monitors available that have a more durable screen. I can&#039;t remember the exact term right now, but will see if I can find an example for you and post it.

Wendell Gragg 2004-05-19T12:53:00Z Archived Member 2004-05-19T11:27:00Z 2004-05-19T11:27:00Z

We don&#039;t have any experience with them but have been told by others that the screens were easily scratched and that even touching the surface can damage the cells. I haven&#039;t been able to find any information to that effect. I recently read a review of a couple that put them through quite a rough physical testing and they didn&#039;t seem very fragile to me.<br /><br />Have you used them long enough to have a feel for their longevity? And what products are you using?

Archived Member 2004-05-19T11:27:00Z Archived Member 2004-05-19T09:54:00Z 2004-05-19T09:54:00Z

Hi Dale.<br /><br />So you guys are using them with the current model? Considering the volume you are dealing with, that&#039;s a pretty good recommendation. Thanks for responding. And thanks to everyone else for the info!

Archived Member 2004-05-19T09:54:00Z Dale Musselman 2004-05-19T06:05:00Z 2004-05-19T06:05:00Z

From a tech support POV, we get surprisingly few calls about them, having installed them in thousands of libraries in 23 states.<br /><br />Actually, my own, non&#045;scientific impression is that we get fewer calls about the LCD monitors than we do about the CRT&#039;s.<br /><br />As Kendra mentions &#045; hi kendra &#045; they do tend to be more susceptable to burn&#045;in, and many libraries that have them use screen protectors as well.

Dale Musselman 2004-05-19T06:05:00Z Wendell Gragg 2004-05-18T16:54:00Z 2004-05-18T16:54:00Z

Mike,<br /><br />We use flat panel LCD&#039;s on our Pac computers and so far have not had any real problems with them. What kind of problems are you concerned with and maybe we can brainstorm to find out possible solutions?<br /><br />Wendell

Wendell Gragg 2004-05-18T16:54:00Z Archived Member 2004-05-18T12:45:00Z 2004-05-18T12:45:00Z

Has anyone put LCD monitors in public areas? Now that prices are more reasonable we are going to replace some staff monitors with them but are concerned they can&#039;t stand up to public use.

Archived Member 2004-05-18T12:45:00Z