In case you haven’t noticed, CRT monitors are slowly marching their way to the Smithsonian. With LCD and plasma production costs going down, PC makers are bundling their CPU’s with visuals that could fit even the most cluttered desk in the office.

The situation was different just two years ago when LCDs were just testing the market. CRTs still dominated the scene as they still provide the best graphics. These bulky monitors might be heavy on the scale, but they’re definitely lighter on the pocket.

One thing that initially turned off potential LCD buyers was the product’s pixel flaw. Many buyers reported dead pixels that litter their screen, producing tiny black spots that cannot be brushed back into color. In case you don’t know, dead pixels cannot be resurrected anymore.

Another thing that drove away many from plasma is its picture quality. While recent models have considerably improved display vibrancy, it still hasn’t totally answered problems regarding viewing angles. I’m sure you’ve noticed that LCD pictures are crisp when viewed straight on, but fade on other angles. HD LCDs may have already solved this dilemma, but they’re still too expensive.

Whatever your doubts or misgivings on LCDs, they’ll inevitably phase out CRT monitors. You may not be too happy on their picture quality (yet), but at the rate that manufactures are improving the technology, you might find yourself swapping that bulky contraption on top of your CPU with a thinner one next year.

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