| What
is an All-in-one PC?
The earliest form of
computer displays were large cathode ray
tubes. Due to the size of the displays,
computer systems were comprised of three
key components: the monitor, the computer
case and the input devices. As the size
of the monitors decreased, computer companies
started to integrate the computer case
into the monitor to create an all-in-one.
These first all-in-one computer systems
were still quite large and generally cost
a fair amount compared to a standard computer
setup.
The most successful of
the all-in-one personal computers was
the Apple iMac. The original design used
the cathode ray monitor with the computer
boards and components integrated below
the tube. Many similar designed were developed
by PC manufacturers, but they didn't catch
on. With the advent of LCD monitors for
displays, the size of the all-in-one computer
system has decreased dramatically. Now
the computer components can be easily
integrated behind the LCD panel or in
the base of the display.
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