stn vs. tft

TFT is a none active matrix screen. Meaning it's viewing angel is very slim. ie. You must be pretty much on centre to view the images. The other one allows the viewer to be off centre more so before the picture either disappears, or the screen whites out. The newer model laptops now include wide angel screens, which almost mimmic the viewing angle of a regular tube style TV. You get what you pay for... Regards EVIL Teken . . .

i thought it was the other way around, does tft monitors have crispier and clearer pictures which is probable higer resolution as they are more expensive?

Jeff, is correct. It is the other way around, sorry for the mistake on that. The technical difference is below discribing the two verions. Passive Matrix This type of screen is less expensive than an active matrix screen, but is not as bright or rich in color. The lower cost makes a passive matrix screen ideal for routine office tasks. A passive matrix screen is also called a Double SuperTwisted Nematic (DSTN) screen. Passive matrix screens can be difficult to read when viewed from an angle. This is ideal when want to keep work private from people sitting next to you on a train or plane, but makes delivering a presentation to several people difficult.     Active Matrix This type of screen is more expensive, but displays brighter, richer colors than a passive matrix screen. An active matrix screen is also called a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) screen. You can view an active matrix screen from wide angles, which makes it more suitable for delivering presentations to several people. Regards EVIL Teken . . .

Whew! thanks for clearing this up as i just ordered two tft active matrix screens.  I choose them because i wanted to be able to see videos from angles and at daytime. lol.

LOL, which brand did you decide to go with?

thanks to Jeff (velocity Motorsport) i installed the headrest using his sticky above.