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Beyond OLED and LED, many screens use LCD technology, which relies on a backlight and liquid crystals to create images. Older devices might have used plasma displays, which use tiny gas-filled cells. The iPad Mini's potential OLED screen is exciting because it offers superior contrast and colour compared to traditional LCDs.
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