A List of Tablets with Screen Brightness Values - Direct Sun issues

[RyanG]

So I have been doing a TON of research on what tablets would be best to view your video feed during flight. I have finally found a bunch of info. I couldn't really see my screen at all today in the direct sun, so It got me thinking maybe a different tablet would be better. So here are some interesting results of the brightness settings for the different tablets now. I didn't include any 10" except 1 (it's the brightest) Nokia Lumia, because I don't think they would fit in our controller.

I am including the links at the bottom if you care to see the reviews.

Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Dell Venue 8 Google Nexus 7 (2013) Kindle Fire HDX 7
Max brightness 337 cd/m2 356 cd/m2 570 cd/m2 430 cd/m2
Maxblack level 0.34 cd/m2 .43 cd/m2 0.44 cd/m2 .37 cd/m2
Maximum contrast ratio 991:1 828:1 1295:1 1162:1
Pixels-per-inch 189 ppi 189 ppi 323 ppi 323 ppi


Apple iPad Mini Nokia Lumia 2520 Apple iPad Air
Maximum brightness 399 cd/m2 676 cd/m2 421 cd/m2
Maximum black level 0.49 cd/m2 0.53 cd/m2 0.39 cd/m2
Maximum contrast ratio 814:1 1,281:1 1,079:1
Pixels per inch 163ppi 218ppi 264ppi




Hope this helps someone. Also I read that SOME Android devices when you set the Auto Brightness to ON in direct sun gets even brighter than on Max brightness. So try that if you are having issues with not being able to see the screen.


Scroll down to the middle of the page and the brightness levels are there

http://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-galaxy-tab-4-8-inch/2/ - First set
http://www.cnet.com/products/lg-g-pad-8-3/2/ - Apple Mini
http://www.cnet.com/news/tablets-with-the-brightest-screens/ - Nokia and Apple Air

Thanks
Ryan G

 

[Raybro]

You really need one of these. No matter how bright the screen is.

 

[RyanG]

Totally agreed.. That's why I am trying to find someone to make me one. I am SO NOT handy.

Unless of course it's simpleton proof.

Thanks
Ryan G