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Tyson, Jeff. "How LCDs Work." 17 July 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/lcd.htm> 15 May 2008.
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Introduction to How LCDs Work
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Introduction to How LCDs Work
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