[G4] LCD Monitor Question

[Mel]

Fred,
The only item on an LCD monitor that would be subject to "wearing out" 
over time is the fluorescent backlight. Since the backlight shuts off 
when there is no signal to the display, it doesn't really matter if you 
turn it off or not.
Mel

On Saturday, June 28, 2003, at 11:16  PM, Fred Thiel wrote:

> I have a NEC MultiSync LCD 1830. Due to unexpected power outages and 
> thunderstorms, I turn my Mac off at night and when I'm at work. 
> However, I don't turn off the monitor. I leave the power on and I 
> wonder if I should turn it off when I turn off the computer.
>
> Any help will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Fred
>
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