I forgot to add that I set the display for the highest contrast as possible, and make my screen's land-scape (so to speak) as least crowded and as simple as possible. No wall-paper, no fancy fonts (although I find odd amusement in looking at different fonts), medium icons and medium or large mouse no ghost tail, large focus/cursor or at least medium, and no blinking anything. Virtually nothing on the desktop, and all the actions on the start menu. Charles -----Original Message----- From: Philip Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:17 AM To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [optacon-l] Reading lcd displays I am contemplating purchasing a new lcd monitor. The one I have now is over 9 years old and is beginning to fade. While looking at different monitors, I see that some ads say they are back lit and others say they are not back lit. Has anyone had any experience reading the 2 types with an Optacon, and if so, which type is easier to read? Phil 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. ----- Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4108 - Release Date: 12/28/11 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.