History of Monitor
Monitor was first introduced in 1973 by Xerox Alto Computer. Then further high resolutions were adopted in the late 1980s. Color Cathode Ray Tubes were also introduced during this time period. Later LCD( Liquid Crystal Display) was introduced by Apple in 1998. During this phase different categories of monitors were introduced. By 2008 LED monitors were introduced.
What is a Monitor?
During ancient times, before the introduction of monitors, devices like Abacus and mechanical calculators were used. After the development of the Analytical Engine by Charles Babbage, the theory of computers came into existence. Now the latest computers comprise basic components like Output Devices, Input Devices, RAM, ROM, CPU, Motherboard, Hard Disk Drives, Cooling Systems, etc. Output Devices are components of the computer. It converts electronic data to a readable format. This readable format can either be displayed to the user as end result or can be used by any other equipment. Some examples of Output Devices are monitors, printers, speakers, headphones, projectors, etc.