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Deems Davis
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 Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 9:12 am Post subject: Ipad Mini PIREPs ? |
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I like the form factor of the mini as an 'in-cockpit' device, I was about to buy one, But a conversation I had with a pilot at the airport said he was extremely disappointed with it's screen readability. In his eyes the screen wasn't nearly bright enough for in-cockpit use. I haven't compared the NIT rating of each, Anybody have any real experience they'd like to share?
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| Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:43 am Post subject: Ipad Mini PIREPs ? |
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Hi Deems,
As I mentioned in the other thread, I think you’ll find that any/all of the consumer grade tablets will be disappointing in direct sunlight as compared to an aviation grade unit like a 696 or something. Anti-glare screen protectors go a long way, but still they are in a different league. If you go into this experience knowing that even the “best” of the consumer tablets are still poor in direct sunlight, then you’ll be fine. But, if anyone tells you that certain ones are so much better in comparison, then you’ll likely find that no matter which one you buy it’ll still seem pretty meager in direct sun. I say go get a tablet and don’t look back – you WILL fall in love with the thing after you play around with it for awhile; whether you use Garmin Pilot (my new fav), Foreflight, or WingX, any of them are a terrific addition to your flight bag.
Cheers,
Stein
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deems Davis
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Subject: Ipad Mini PIREPs ?
I like the form factor of the mini as an 'in-cockpit' device, I was about to buy one, But a conversation I had with a pilot at the airport said he was extremely disappointed with it's screen readability. In his eyes the screen wasn't nearly bright enough for in-cockpit use. I haven't compared the NIT rating of each,
Anybody have any real experience they'd like to share?
Deems
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Deems Davis
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| Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 11:10 am Post subject: Ipad Mini PIREPs ? |
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Thanks Stein, I've been flying with an Ipad w/glareshield ever since
ForeFlight was available. I guess I should have asked: is the mini
better/worse/same as the full size ipad wrt readability?
On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 11:42 AM, Stein Bruch <stein(at)steinair.com> wrote:
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As I mentioned in the other thread, I think you’ll find that any/all of
the consumer grade tablets will be disappointing in direct sunlight as
compared to an aviation grade unit like a 696 or something. Anti-glare
screen protectors go a long way, but still they are in a different league
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kboatright1(at)comcast.ne
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| Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 1:36 pm Post subject: Ipad Mini PIREPs ? |
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I’d love any suggestions for a good anti-glare screen protector...
From: Stein Bruch (stein(at)steinair.com)
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 2:42 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: Ipad Mini PIREPs ?
Hi Deems,
As I mentioned in the other thread, I think you’ll find that any/all of the consumer grade tablets will be disappointing in direct sunlight as compared to an aviation grade unit like a 696 or something. Anti-glare screen protectors go a long way, but still they are in a different league. If you go into this experience knowing that even the “best” of the consumer tablets are still poor in direct sunlight, then you’ll be fine. But, if anyone tells you that certain ones are so much better in comparison, then you’ll likely find that no matter which one you buy it’ll still seem pretty meager in direct sun. I say go get a tablet and don’t look back – you WILL fall in love with the thing after you play around with it for awhile; whether you use Garmin Pilot (my new fav), Foreflight, or WingX, any of them are a terrific addition to your flight bag.
Cheers,
Stein
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deems Davis
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 12:12 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Ipad Mini PIREPs ?
I like the form factor of the mini as an 'in-cockpit' device, I was about to buy one, But a conversation I had with a pilot at the airport said he was extremely disappointed with it's screen readability. In his eyes the screen wasn't nearly bright enough for in-cockpit use. I haven't compared the NIT rating of each,
Anybody have any real experience they'd like to share?
Deems
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Tim Olson
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| Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 2:54 pm Post subject: Ipad Mini PIREPs ? |
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Brando anti-glare. I buy them for ever i-device I have and have bought dozens for me and others at work.
On Jul 13, 2013, at 4:35 PM, <kboatright1(at)comcast.net (kboatright1(at)comcast.net)> wrote:
[quote] I’d love any suggestions for a good anti-glare screen protector..
From: Stein Bruch (stein(at)steinair.com)
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 2:42 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: Ipad Mini PIREPs ?
Hi Deems,
As I mentioned in the other thread, I think you’ll find that any/all of the consumer grade tablets will be disappointing in direct sunlight as compared to an aviation grade unit like a 696 or something. Anti-glare screen protectors go a long way, but still they are in a different league. If you go into this experience knowing that even the “best” of the consumer tablets are still poor in direct sunlight, then you’ll be fine. But, if anyone tells you that certain ones are so much better in comparison, then you’ll likely find that no matter which one you buy it’ll still seem pretty meager in direct sun. I say go get a tablet and don’t look back – you WILL fall in love with the thing after you play around with it for awhile; whether you use Garmin Pilot (my new fav), Foreflight, or WingX, any of them are a terrific addition to your flight bag.
Cheers,
Stein
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Deems Davis
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 12:12 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: Ipad Mini PIREPs ?
I like the form factor of the mini as an 'in-cockpit' device, I was about to buy one, But a conversation I had with a pilot at the airport said he was extremely disappointed with it's screen readability. In his eyes the screen wasn't nearly bright enough for in-cockpit use. I haven't compared the NIT rating of each,
Anybody have any real experience they'd like to share?
Deems
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Jim Berry
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| Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:30 pm Post subject: Re: Ipad Mini PIREPs ? |
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I agree with the above. My mini with a Brando glare shield is nowhere as good as the display on my Cheltons, but it is good enough. It is mounted right of center to my panel with a RAM ball mount. I can almost always tilt it to eliminate glare.
Jim Berry
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