The 2012 panel further reduces reflections and creates sharper pictures with higher contrast in brighter environments.

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But further measurements using a laser and looking for reflections showed that much of the ice is covered with a layer of dark material tens of centimetres thick.

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Further, its anti-glare panel guarantees that you will not have to worry about unwanted reflections often found on glossy panels.

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