In a message dated 4/21/02 7:58:45 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>For what it's worth, I retrofitted my 2300 with a B&W screen so I could >use it out in the sun. I turn off the back light and use it in >"reflected" mode. Works well enough. Brighter the sunlight, the better. >>(Also works using overhead light in trains & airplanes, thus saving a >little battery power.) This trick only seems to work for B&W LCDs. Yup, only solution. It is the way the LCD is built. The mono screens use a different process (brain isn't working this AM...transflective???) than the color screens, so there will be a large difference between them with ambient light. My old 280 would also last MUCH longer w/ the mono screen. Early LCDs worked on the priciple of twisting the light received from outside or via a polarizing filter inside, IIRC. Been a few years since I had to do LCD design work, sorry 'bout that! But color screens will wash out w/high ambient light levels due to those differences. Andrew ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
