Dell Axim x50 in sunlight?

[phantomandy]

wow- My first post via via my x50V.

I also used it in the sun as well. I was impressed with how easy it was to read.

Short post as writing is taking me a while.

Andy

[Hiatus]

yeah, use either Brando or Boxwave Anti Glare screen protector. They will allow you to read under the light, but it still not that great...

[aktee]

for me, x50v in direct sunlight is like having brightness at 0 (no dim light). You can barely see. Most of the time, I just use my head as shade.

I have had an X50 and now have the X50v. The X50v is MUCH easier to read in direct sunlight. I have also noticed that the screen is easier to see when I'm wearing my polarized sunglasses. I can't remember for sure but I think it looks better in portrait than in landscape while using my sunglasses. If you plan to use it a lot in direct sun, I would highly recommend the X50v over the X50.

[chiraggosalia]

Hey,

I plan on using the Axim outdoors a lot of the time. I was wondering will I be able to use the Dell Axim x50 in the sun without the VGA screen? Since I'm using it outside should I use the x50v? I really want to save as much money as possible here but I just need to know about the performance in the sun.

Thanks

Boy dont worry about anything unless you want plan to DRY you axim in SUN

[HawkesNest]

I don't understand the problems everyone has with direct sun. Just the other day I sat outside reading in very bright sun and had no problems reading the screen. Since the screen reflects ambient light, trying to shade it is self-defeating, and cranking the brightness up to maximum just burns power if you're not in a car or other shaded environment. The screen washes out a bit in sunlight, so be sure to use high contrast colors.

I have the x50v, and have to agree that it works very well when you let the direct sunlight shine on it. But, that is actually the trick, direct sunlight. Don't turn it away so the direct sunlight is not hitting the screen. Try it.

This post was via my x50v using wifi to my home pc with a dialup connection and XP ICS.