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Subject: Re: Backlight vs. reflective (was: asking recommendations...)
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Date: 22 Mar 91 20:51:42 GMT
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In article <1991Mar22.000337.7759@disk.uucp> andy@disk.uucp (andy) writes:
>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

Maybe that's why the manufactors come out with sidelit and edgelit
screen?  Does those screen have reflective back?  I noticed the
significant improvement T1000LE(sidelit) has over T1000SE(backlit).
-Albert