stn vs. tft
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Topic: stn vs. tft
Posted By: SPS70129
Subject: stn vs. tft
Date Posted: December 05, 2003 at 4:06 PM
can anyone tell me what's the main difference between stn lcd and tft lcd? and which of the two are better. thanks
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Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: December 05, 2003 at 10:37 PM
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 . . .
Posted By: Matrix7333
Date Posted: December 08, 2003 at 3:26 AM
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?
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: December 08, 2003 at 12:59 PM
Normally, there are various types of LCD's. STN, DSTN, TFT, and many other types of LCD's are available for different kinds of applications. TFT's offer best viewing angle, brightness, and contrast ratio. The most distinctive difference between STN and TFT is the viewing angle. A common TFT LCD screen has a viewing angle of L/R 60 degree; Up 15 degre; Down 25 degree, while a STN less than 15 degree in all direction. The difference coming next is the color, the color of a TFT is sharp, bright and real.The Industry called TFT true color while STN false color. |
------------- Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: December 08, 2003 at 4:05 PM
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 . . .
Posted By: Matrix7333
Date Posted: December 08, 2003 at 10:34 PM
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.
Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: December 08, 2003 at 11:03 PM
LOL, which brand did you decide to go with?
Posted By: Matrix7333
Date Posted: December 10, 2003 at 2:34 PM
I went with two 6.4in nesa ( HR640) and one 7in (DS700HRS) from here https://www.dscustoms.com/index.html I just got them yesterday, looking real nice, just anxious to see the picture quality now.
Posted By: Matrix7333
Date Posted: December 10, 2003 at 2:42 PM
thanks to Jeff (velocity Motorsport) i installed the headrest using his sticky above. 
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