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Tietokonenäytöt, or computer monitors, are display devices used to visually represent the output of a computer. They are essential components of any desktop or laptop system, allowing users to interact with software and view digital content. Early monitors were primarily cathode ray tube (CRT) based, characterized by their bulky size and deep casings. These CRTs worked by firing an electron beam at a phosphor-coated screen, illuminating pixels to form an image.

The advent of flat-panel display technology revolutionized the monitor market. Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) became the dominant technology for many years. LCD monitors use liquid crystals sandwiched between two polarized glass panels. By applying an electric current, the liquid crystals can be manipulated to block or allow light from a backlight to pass through, creating images. LCDs offered significant advantages in terms of size, weight, and power consumption compared to CRTs.

More recent advancements have introduced Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) displays. OLED monitors utilize organic compounds that emit light when an electric current is applied, eliminating the need for a separate backlight. This allows for thinner designs, deeper blacks, and higher contrast ratios. Other display technologies like quantum dot displays (QLED) offer enhanced color accuracy and brightness.

Key specifications for computer monitors include resolution, which determines the number of pixels on the screen (e.g., 1920x1080 for Full HD), refresh rate, indicating how many times the image is updated per second (measured in Hertz), and response time, which measures how quickly pixels can change color. The size of the monitor, measured diagonally in inches, is also a primary consideration for users.