Are there computer monitors that don't use backlight technology?

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Published on 2010-06-06T08:58:05Z Indexed on 2010/06/06 9:02 UTC
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I'm looking for a computer monitor or computer research being done into having computers not use a backlight, and instead just work off what light is reflected of things in the environment.

This would have great outdoor application, since all computer displays are pretty much useless in the sun for instance.

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