As they position the electrodes, the doctors are able to monitor the sound of neurons firing.

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Colors are vibrant with deep blacks, and it has excellent sound output for a monitor of its size.

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Because of the distance that low-frequency sound waves can travel under water, a set of four ships emitting sound at 235 decibels could monitor 80% of the world's oceans for submarines.

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The monitor also includes built-in speakers for optimal desktop sound, and the multifunctional, detachable stand allowing for standard monitor or "photo frame" placement.

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Likewise, with the dedicated audio out, now you can work with sound when the display you are connecting it to (a monitor for example) doesn't have speakers.

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After all, an HDTV set is merely large HD monitor with 2 or 3 small crappy speakers incapable of providing quality sound for music or movies.

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One example is Bridging the Gap, a research project we commissioned with the Monitor Group to help banks and microfinance institutions better understand the value of empowering their clients to make sound decisions through financial education.

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