The first personal computers were huge and combined both a display and hardware components. With the development of digital technologies, their size gradually decreased, and monitors began to be manufactured separately from the system unit.
However, the technology of joint production of a display and a processor has not sunk into oblivion. Apple was the first to launch them and quickly enough other computer equipment manufacturers joined it. And now on the shelves of shops you can find a fairly large selection of compact monoblocks.
What is a candy bar
In simple words, this is a system unit and a monitor assembled in one case. It looks like a regular LCD screen, but somewhat thicker. It also has various controls.
This kind of personal computer has several advantages. It:
- Compact size. We can say its main advantage. In size, it is not particularly different from televisions of medium diagonals. At the same time, it has a full stuffing, like a full-fledged PC. Thanks to this, it takes up minimal space on the desktop, and if necessary, you don’t have to buy a special computer table at all. The compact PC is easy to place on any surface.
- Convenience. The device is self-sufficient. There is no need to connect the processor to the monitor, so the number of wires used is reduced. After all, a mouse and keyboard are enough to work. If desired, you can connect the speakers, but the standard speakers in monoblocks are usually of high quality.
- Some models have a very convenient touch screen.
- Almost silent operation.
The disadvantages include:
Only one minus, but big. By their characteristics, they are close to laptops with average parameters. Since the design is quite compact, this does not allow placing the usual components, but due to the proximity of the matrix, the requirements for them are quite stringent. Everything should be small in size and have a low temperature during operation. It is impossible to improve them independently.
Typically, such devices are used by professional photographers and designers. High display characteristics and a rather powerful processor allow you to work with special programs that are quite "heavyweight".
Can I use a candy bar as a monitor
Sometimes a person uses a monoblock for some time, and then buys a processor. And then he begs the question: "Is it possible to use it as a screen or is it necessary to buy a monitor?".
ATTENTION! You can connect only if the monoblock has an HDMI INPUT, that is, it is capable of receiving an incoming signal.
How to connect a candy bar to a computer
To connect, you need an HDMI to HDMI cable. One end of the wire must be connected to the appropriate socket on the processor. The second end joins the monoblock. Connection is made to the HDMI - Output connector.
Next, you need to put the device into a mode in which it receives an incoming signal. As a rule, on its body there is a corresponding button.
By simple manipulations from a monoblock, you can make a full-fledged computer monitor.
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