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Are Nanotube Monitors In Your Future?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the science-fiction-science-fact dept.

cmburns69 writes "There is an article over on CNET News about some new nanotube technology which could replace LCD flat panel displays. "These 'field effect displays,' or FEDs, will consume less energy than plasma or liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs, deliver a better picture and even cost less.". The article is mostly focused on the FED technology, but also includes a summary of what other new display technology is coming up such as SEDs and slim CRTs. "

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  1. I have one of these monitors... by gcaseye6677 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    And it says:

    Nothing for you to see here. Please move along.

  2. Drugged up Diamands by BobPaul · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    is developing a similar panel that relies on specially doped diamond dust.

    Do you suppose the author meant dropped? Otherwise, I hope that dust has glaucoma!

  3. first post by imcdona · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    first post?

  4. I was working on my Nanotube monitor... by PornMaster · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    and it just went *beep* *buzz* *fizz*, and I lost my paper.

    That's why I got a Mac.

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    500GB of disk, 5TB of transfer, $5.95/mo
  5. Re:Just like plasmas... by Azghoul · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    And if you live around DC, it works fine.

    And if you're smart and you get the equity loan, then you can reduce your tax load a little.

    It's all a little silly to me, but my house has appreciated over 100k and I haven't even moved in yet...

  6. Maxivista by los+furtive · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Maxivista is my new monitor. It's freakin' sweet!

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    I'm a writer, a poet, a genius, I know it. I don't buy software, I grow it.

  7. Re:Just like plasmas... by Azghoul · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Interesting thought, but not quite right.

    I absolutely make a profit on the house. I bought my first townhouse putting down about 10k, and I just told it, getting 89k put into my bank account, and that's after a number of rather hefty repairs. If that's not a profit, you better get into an economics class, quick.

    I can (a) move into a bigger house because I'll have lots more equity, each dollar of which buys 5 dollars of home value, because one only needs 20% down to avoid PMI and higher rates, and (b) usually afford more because I'm young and still salary-increasing.

    As for it being greedy capitalist crap, don't be retarded (or socialist). The prices on houses are only increasing because there's someone out there willing to pay that price. If someone wants to offer pay me $370k for my 2200 sq ft townhouse, it would be stupid for me to say, "No, I only want $150k"...