Graphics Monitors and Workstations

Most graphics monitors today operate as a raster-scan displays. Graphics system range from small general purpose computer systems with graphics capabilities to sophisticated full color systems that are designed specifically for graphics applications. A typical screen resolution for personal computer system, such as the Apple Quadra.
Diagonal screen dimensions for general purpose personal computer systems can range from 12 to 21 inches, and allowable color selection range from 16 to over 32000. For Workstations specifically designed for graphics applications typical screen resolution is 1280 by 1024, with a screen diagonal of 16 inches or more. Graphics Workstations can be configured with from 8 to 24 bits per pixel with high screen resolutions, faster processors, and other options available in high end systems.
A multiscreen system called the Media Wall provides a large "wall-sized" display area. This system is designed for applications that require large area displays in brightly lighted environments such as at trade show, conventions, retail stores, museums or passenger terminals. Media Wall operates by splitting images into a number of sections and distributing the sections over an array of monitors or projectors using a graphics adapter and satellite control units. An array of up to 5 by 5 monitors, each with a resolution of 3200 by 2400 for wither static scenes or animations. Scenes can be displayed behind mullions or the mullions can be eliminated to display a continuous picture with no breaks between the various sections.