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Comparison of display technology
| Technology | Shape of Screen | Maximum diagonal Size of Screen | Typical Use | Usable in bright room
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| Shadow mask CRT | Spherical curve | 36 inches | Computer monitor, TV | yes
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| Aperture grille CRT | Cylindrical curve or flat | 36 inches | Computer monitor, TV | yes
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| CRT Rear Projection | Flat lenticular | 65 inches | TV | yes
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| Plasma | Flat | 62 inches typical as of 2005 | TV | yes
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| Direct View LCD | Flat | 40 inches | Computer monitor, TV | yes
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| LCD Rear Projection | Flat lenticular | 65 inches | TV | yes
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| LCD Front Projection | Flat | (limited only by brightness) | TV or presentation | no
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| DLP Rear Projection | Flat lenticular | 65 inches | TV | yes
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| DLP Front Projection | Flat | (limited only by brightness) | TV or presentation | no
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