A liquid crystal display (LCD) viewable under all lighting conditions without
excessive
power consumption is described. The LCD comprises a first dichroic polarizer, a
second dichroic polarizer, an anti-reflection layer positioned in front of the
first dichroic polarizer and a liquid crystal cell positioned between the first
dichroic polarizer and the second dichroic polarizer. In addition, the LCD comprises
a backlight assembly positioned behind the second dichroic polarizer. Finally,
the LCD comprises a diffusing transflector positioned between the backlight assembly
and the second dichroic polarizer. The diffusing transflector comprises a diffusing
element and a transflective element.
