Nettop Platform for 2008 System Design White Paper

System Configuration
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4.2 Display
Display options include:
• CRT
• LCD
• TV as display
CRT-based (cathode ray tube) monitors are a still commonly used with PCs. LCD
displays are replacing CRT displays at a high rate. But CRT displays are still expected
to be available for 3–5 more years (especially in refurbishing markets). System
manufacturers/OEM/ODM need to be aware that the logistical costs for CRT displays is
higher than the costs incurred by LCD displays.
LCD displays (liquid crystal) use a thin, flat display technology. It consumes relatively
lesser power than CRT displays. There are a variety of related technologies in the LCD
space. Current focus is mainly on the TFT (thin film transistor) based color displays.
There is an option to connect the PC to a television. This option may be used for two
different reasons:
• Using the TV as a display instead of a monitor
• Using PC media-content-playback features
Using the TV as the primary display may not be a good solution for many users.
Depending on the content, the TV display could be unproductive – proceed with
caution.
The optional S-video connector in the back panel of the system can be used to
connect with TVs supporting this interface (
Figure 3, Figure 4). The connector on the
platform can support two kinds of TV interfaces, one is S-video by 4-pin s-video cable
and the other is composite interface by S-video-to-composite cable (their signal pins
use separate pins to deliver better video quality and compatibility).
Figure 3 S-Video Connections