[Ham-Computers] Do LCD monitor displays get "dingy" or faded looking?

[Philip (KO6BB)]

Thank you Ron,

IF I could find them, I could probably replace the lamps as I'm a retired 
electronic tech.  But it's probably not cost effective, considering how the 
prices have dropped since I bought this one.  I'll just live with it until 
it dies a slow death.  I DO like this monitor, it has an internal PS rather 
than a brick, when I bought it I took a portable shortwave with me to make 
sure it was "RF QUIET".  I had tried a couple CRT monitors that were so 
trashy they went right back to the store, unlike the OLD HP monitor that was 
heavily shielded inside).

Phil

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Youvan" <ka4inm at tampabay.rr.com>
>
>   Unfortunately most LCD displays are "lit" by florescent lamp/s that
> dim with use just about the same as tungsten incandescent lamps
> develop a dark coating inside on the cooler parts of the envelope.
>   White LEDs are an eventual replacement for them, but tri-color LED
> screens are going to replace the LCD first.  (using organic LEDs
> that are printed on a sheet of plastic)
> -- 
>   Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
>                 Every action results in unwanted side effects.