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Active matrix: Thin Film Transistor (TFT) is the technology used in active matrix screens of notebook computers. Active matrix displays are the closest things to the monitor displays used with desktop computers. They have excellent color resolution and can display motion accurately and rapidly. As such, they excel in high-level gaphic situations where imaging integrity is crucial. In contrast, passive matrix displays are designed for business functions such as word processing, budgeting and basic graphing.

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