Viewing screens in direct sunlight
August 14, 2007
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Hello, I recently purchased a Zen Sleek Photo, and I noticed that you
can't see the screen in the sun. I'm now interested in buying a Zen
Vision:M, so I was wondering if the screen is harder to see in the sun
just like the Sleek's? Or can you see the screen, no matter what color I
purchase?
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Submitted by:
Gloria.,
via e-mail
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The Zen Sleek Photo uses
an OLED screen, which we're beginning to see more and
more frequently on MP3 players due to the following benefits: lower
power consumption, better viewing angles, and the ability to show a
greater range of colors. However, since OLED screens also don't use a
backlight (hence the longer battery life they allow), they're nearly
impossible to see in direct sunlight. Since the Zen Vision:M uses a TFT
LCD--and a backlight--the screen will be easier to see outdoors in the
sun.
I hope this helps to clear things up!
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For more than three years, Jasmine has covered a variety of tech products for CNET--from scanners to keyboards to GPS devices--but she's happiest where she is now: sitting atop a pile of MP3 players, streaming music from services such as Rhapsody, and watching video after video on a variety of handheld electronics.
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