10 Jan
2005
10 Jan
'05
4:51 p.m.
Jonathan Hutchins wrote:
Actually, I believe that vacuum is a better insulator than the gaseous stew we use for atmosphere.
Two words: "Vacuum Tube".
Which requires a heater to remove the electrons from the cathode and even then there isn't a spark. If current flowed through the vacuum even in the absence of a heater, then no vacuum tubes would work.
Also remember the 'L' in LCD stands for liquid. Get it too cold and it freezes. If the liquid contains water, it expands upon freezing. I'd imagine that would destroy a notebook screen rather nicely.
-- Hal Duston