Different principles
CRT displays use electron beams and phosphors. LCD panels control light through a fixed grid of picture elements. Their different construction explains both shape and behaviour.
More than thinness
Sharpness, geometry, refresh behaviour and viewing angles vary. A fixed pixel grid may need scaling for other resolutions. Comparisons should consider specific devices and uses rather than assume every example of one technology behaves identically.
A changed workspace
Reduced depth made new desk arrangements possible. Good positioning still depended on height, distance and lighting, not merely a slim enclosure.
Showing older software
Aspect ratio and scaling can change how a historical program looks on a modern screen. A digital exhibit should preserve proportions and explain adapted presentation. Controls, connectors and stands also make a monitor an informative object in its own right: it is the visual interface through which users experienced the computer.
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