21.5" LED display...is it best to keep it on mid-brightness for longevity?

I love my new iMac. The size and quality of the new LED display is remarkable. I keep it on maximum brightness, but worry that that will wear it out after a couple of years. If I plan on keeping this machine for 3 years, should I lower the brightness to ensure that it will be just as bright 3 years from now?
Hugh

Hi Hugh
To help save energy and prolong the life of the graphics chip and display:
1. Go to: *System Preferences > Desktop & Screen Saver > Screen Saver* and set *Start screen saver:* to Never. +(just me, but they waste energy, pound the graphics chip and hog resources)+
2. Go to: *System Preferences > Energy Saver* and set the *Display sleep:* time down to around *10 to 15* min. +(for me, 5 min. works if it's not in use it sleeps)+
3. Go to: *System Preferences > Exposé & Spaces > Exposé* and set an *Active Screen Corner* to sleep the display. +(for me optional, if I forget auto Display sleep kicks in)+
On Jan 21 2010 my Early Core Duo will be 4 years old and I hope to have it for many more.
Dennis
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However joudbren above has a valid point, I have a back lit display.

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