But today, not so much.
Where’d the static go?
The entire process was very high energy.
Old sets contain a transformer that outputs high-voltage electrical current to power the electron gun.
This is also why old televisions seemed to get so dusty all the time.
All electronic devices in operation will generate a little bit of static.
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Exactly how that arrangement of pixels works and how the specific signaling is handled varies between flat-screen technologies.
Not only does that save you on dusting, but you’ll also save on power.
Modern TVs, even living-room-dominating ones, have a much lower operational andphantom power loadthan older TVs.
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