The document discusses different types of video display devices including cathode ray tube (CRT) displays and flat panel displays. CRT displays use an electron gun to create images on a phosphorus screen but have disadvantages like large size, weight, and high power consumption. Flat panel displays like liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and plasma display panels are thinner, lighter, and use less power than CRTs. LCDs have advantages such as portability, reduced eyestrain, and thin panels but have limitations like dependence on viewing angle and slower response times. Plasma displays can be large, have good color rendering, and brightness but also have high costs and power consumption.