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CRT stands for Cathode Ray Tube,

This is the way that the image is projected onto the screen. In much the same way as old style TVs and is the reason CRT screens have that big back end (to accomadate the Cathode Ray Tube)

This is different from newer Computer Monitors such as TFT screens; Trans reflective. Etc

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