Phil, I'm fairly sure my Acer LCD display is not backlit. When I've tried to read backlit displays, mostly on newer laptops, I haven't been able to read them with a regular optacon lens or a CRT lens, in normal or inverse mode. My Acer V173B display was purchased a few years ago; I rarely use it and never turn it on unless I need to read something when Windows needs fixing and Jaws isn't available. The display will lie flat on a table which is wonderful for reading with the optacon. The print isn't as bold as I'd like, but it works. It's a little 17-inch display which is big enough for the few times I need it. Mary to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.