Big screen LCD TVs

I thought all LCD's were rear projection.

Dsk,

I don't claim to be the expert, but I believe most if not all flatpanel PC monitors and laptop screens are direct view LCDs. In addition, there are direct view LCD TVs available from Sharp and others, although they seem to be limited at the currrent time to smaller screen sizes; e.g., 20".

Bruce

That might explain how it can be that my laptop screen is so thin. I have not paid any attention to the small lcd tv offerings other than to conclude they are still too expensive just to save a little counter top space in the kitchen!