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LCD
Also: liquid crystal display
LCD is a screen type that uses a backlight behind liquid crystals to show images.
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LCD is a screen type that uses a backlight behind liquid crystals to show images. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.
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