Thinking that LCD screens reduce the risks of emanation monitoring is a dangerous misconception (at least under a high threat model). LCDs' current requirements are pretty small, and they only emanate a low magentic and electrical field. However, the gotcha with current laptops is their backlighting. Electric and magnetic fields are considerably higher compared with a low-res/contrast device. There are documents that circulate within certain security circles that list just how noisy (and therefore easy to monitor) various off-the-shelf machines are. It would be an interesting project for some ham radio type Cypherpunks to measure their machines, and publish the results. Or, for some well connected person just to scan and anonymously post such a document to the list. Of course, I'd never encourage anyone to do something illegal. Joel