>I'm about to suggest a client of mine have promotional shots of their web site flipping away every few seconds in their storefront window.
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>I don't know if LCD's will survive in direct sunlight - will they burn out or something? Should I just go for one with the highest contrast ration I can find? Maybe I should just go with an old monitor instead?

Michael;

My previous professions was as an electronics engineer. However, I have not worked in that profession for ten years - things change. I would say keep LCD's out of direct sunlight. My wife left her new LCD watch on top of the car's dashboard for a few minutes - face up. The windshield has a sunscreen. The watch no longer works. Perhaps new technology allows LCD displays to work without a problem in sunlight - better check into it.

Tom