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From: andy@disk.uucp (andy)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: Re: Backlight vs. reflective (was: asking recommendations...)
Message-ID: <1991Mar22.000337.7759@disk.uucp>
Date: 22 Mar 91 00:03:37 GMT
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You are correct: backlit displays, which do _not_ use reflective backing, are
very difficult to read when turned off. Also, most backlit screens are totally
washed out in bright sunlight, making them unsuitable for outdoor use (one
instance when I miss my old Toshiba T1000).