Benefits of an LED Monitor—CCFL vs. LED

Discover what LED–backlit monitors can bring to your home or home office. You’ll learn what’s new, what’s better and why it matters. With better performance, breakthrough picture quality, ultra-slim design and lower energy use, a new breed of monitors is changing how we use our computers.

CCFL vs. LED

All light is not created equal. Take the sources that light up your monitor. Conventional light source technology, CCFL (Cold cathode fluorescent lamp), does a good job, but has its drawbacks. It’s bulky, because it houses both lamps and a reflector. It also has a limited lifespan, and because CCFLs span the entire width of the screen, control over contrast ratio is difficult, so you’re not getting the best picture possible.

LED backlighting is a newer technology that delivers many benefits while conserving energy and space. Samsung’s advanced LED-lit monitors are brilliant examples of this advanced technology’s many advantages.

Why LED Monitors are a Smarter Choice

LED monitors ensure near-perfect picture quality for watching movies in full HD, playing the hottest games, and working on presentations. Because LED lights are locally dimmed, you can dim certain areas of the screen while keeping other areas bright. The result is a higher contrast ratio, which creates a better picture, along with energy savings.

The Samsung LED backlit S24A350H monitor, for example, has a 5,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio for a sharp, clear picture. The series features remarkable response times—as fast as 2 milliseconds—so it can keep up with the fast-moving graphics and video elements of the latest games. That adds up to a monitor with stellar images, making it perfect for watching the latest blockbuster with your family, or just polishing a presentation.

LED Monitors are More Environmentally Friendly

LED monitors like the S24A350H represent some of the best examples of how you can save energy and be environmentally responsible. They’re extremely energy-efficient, using 30 to 50 percent less power than conventional monitors. And unlike CCFLs, LED-lit monitors contain no mercury, halogen or lead. That makes them safe for the environment when the time comes to recycle them.

HDTV Monitor 101

The latest HDTV monitors connect with your computer, but since they include a digital TV antenna and support for digital devices, you can also connect them directly to your set-top box, Blu-ray player, or game console. Samsung’s HDTV monitors offer integrated digital TV tuners, integrated speakers, additional video/audio inputs, and remote control. There's no longer any reason to choose between a multifunction computer monitor and a high-end HDTV. New displays give you both at the same time.

Watch TV and Play Games in HD

Most of us spend hours in front of monitors every day. That means we need LCD HDTV monitors designed to deliver an exquisite computer interface, with superbly sharp text and graphics. But that's just for starters. When you're ready to take a break from work, the best new monitors—with built-in HD 1920 x 1080p digital HDTV tuners—let you watch TV and HDTV, play high-definition games, and enjoy Blu-ray movies.

An HDTV monitor is perfect as a stand-alone TV in a guest room, kitchen, or children’s room. It’s also ideal for small rooms such as a home office or a dorm room. The latest models, available soon, even offer “picture-in-picture,” meaning you can watch the game in one corner of the screen while working (or updating your fantasy football team) online.

What to Look For:

• Full high-definition resolution for sharp, crystal-clear images with vivid colour, while 1080p ensures that no matter what you’re doing, you’ll be doing it at the highest resolution possible.

• What’s the visible difference with 1080p? With a 720p frame, for instance, there are about one million pixels. A 1080p frame has two million, doubling the amount of detail. Simply put, 1080p is the best visual experience you can get.

• Look for monitors that deliver dynamic contrast ratios of 50,000:1 or greater, so you’ll enjoy sharp image quality that’s sure to catch your eye. It’s the contrast between light and dark colours on the screen that makes images come to life. The greater the difference between light and dark images, the more vibrant the images appear. And with a 5ms or faster response time, you'll get flawless motion without the blur.

• The best new displays come with Dolby Digital Plus, SRS TruSurround HD, and integrated stereo speakers to bring every sound to life. And if you’ve got a 5.1 channel multi-speaker home theatre system, you can take advantage of many monitors’ built-in 5.1 optical SPDIF connection to deliver the ultimate in audio performance.

• Look for a generous set of connection options, including an HDMI port, that makes your monitor a multimedia centrepiece and lets you connect digital devices such as MP3 players or video cameras in a flash. You should also get a coaxial connection for cable, and an audio port—plus a jack for digital audio output.

Why LED Monitors Are Best for You

The Most Brilliant Choice

Discover what LED-backlit monitors can bring to your home (or home office). You’ll learn what’s new, what’s better, and why it matters. From optimal performance to lower energy use and greater environmental responsibility, a new breed of monitors is changing how we use our computers.

CCFL vs. LED

All light is not created equal. Take the sources that light up your monitor: conventional light source technology, CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp), does a good job, but it can have drawbacks. Because you need room for both the lamps and a reflector, it takes up a lot of space. The limited lifespan means that’s money you’ll have to spend on replacements. And since CCFLs span the entire width of the screen, control over contrast ratio is difficult—so you won’t get the best picture possible. 

LED backlighting, however, is a newer technology that delivers benefits while conserving energy, space, and even the environment. Samsung’s advanced LED monitors are brilliant examples of this advanced technology’s many advantages.

See the difference with your own eyes

LED monitors ensure that picture quality is nearly perfect for watching movies in full HD, playing the hottest games, and working on presentations. Because LED lights are locally dimmed, you can dim certain areas of the screen while keeping other areas bright. The result is a higher contrast ratio, which creates a better picture, along with providing energy savings. The Samsung LED backlit EX2220 monitor, for instance, boasts a 5,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio for an amazingly sharp and clear picture. This series features remarkable response times (as fast as two milliseconds), so it can keep up with the fast-moving graphics and video elements of the latest games. Its stellar images make it perfect for watching the latest blockbuster, or polishing a business presentation.

Make a positive environmental impact

LED monitors such as the EX2220 represent some of the best models for saving energy and truly being environmentally responsible. They’re extremely energy-efficient, using 30%-50% less power than conventional monitors. And unlike CCFLs, LED-lit monitors contain no mercury, halogen, or lead. That makes them safe for the environment when the time eventually comes to recycle them. The well-crafted design is slimmer and lighter than conventional monitors, which saves materials and makes them easier to disassemble. Further, the EX2220 has earned various Energy Saving Certifications

With exceptional performance, complete reliability, and eco-friendly design, it doesn’t get better than this.