What are the Benefits LCD/VFD

[matt631]

Can anyone tell me the actaully benefits of having a LCD/VFD display in the front drive bays of there case and what make/model would people recommend.. Whats the actually puprose of them? and last but not least what sort of connections does the unit get its power from

thank in advance people

 

[matt631]

so do people still use these?? Or are they becoming a gadget that no one can be bothered with