[X4U] Small flat panel monitor

[net kat]

the small and/or less power-hungry monitor thing is very intriguing,  
very cool, and potentially the difference between computing and not  
computing in the event of spotty or non-existent wall voltage.

Consider the growing frequency and duration of so-called "rolling  
blackouts." Now consider that a monitor which demands to be connected  
to the mains, and which slurps down 45 watts or more is really  
something of a ball and chain, because it both restricts the type of  
power delivery it accepts, as well as having a pretty hefty  
requirement in terms of wattage.

I'm pretty happy with 17", but would really like to see less power- 
hungry LCDs which offer the same or similar size.

I predict that, before long, those who can run their computers off of  
wind- or solar-charged batteries will be the ones who can actually be  
functional and effective.

nk