Small ones----Screen Size

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Small ones----Screen Size

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Sixty Seven	Sixty Seven posted 2/20/2014 9:59:53 AM Topic Details Share Topic
Group: Forum Members Posts: 6, Visits: 51	Dear All I am really interested to know how well Skydemon runs on smaller screens as I'd like to update my GPS. I currently use a Garmin 96 (~2.5") so even 4" will seem large. ~7" Android/Apple tablets seem very popular but unfortunately in my small bubble canopy cockpit I'd like something smaller, as it has to go on a kneeboard and I have a side stick right up against my leg. Skydemon offer 5" for their WinCE device so I assume that is OK. What about running it on Android phones less than 5" anyone like to comment? Personally I am not a fan of big screen mobile phones so I have to decide to either run Skydemon on my day to day phone (my current 3.3" and Android 2.3 so I would have to upgrade anyway perhaps up to to 4") or purchase a larger(and bright) 5" one dedicated just for Skydemon. Thanks in advance. N Tags phone screen size smartphone Edited 2/20/2014 1:18:56 PM by Sixty Seven
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Rob-PA7RM	Rob-PA7RM posted 2/20/2014 8:05:26 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 21, Visits: 1.4K	At the moment i'm running it on my iPhone 4. It's enough for me now, but i'm thinking to try the Asus google nexus 7. Not sure yet. Same dilemma as you. Greetings R.M. de Vries www.pa7rm.nl
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Sky Painter	Sky Painter posted 2/20/2014 9:08:10 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 626, Visits: 14K	Hi I ran SD on my HTC One (4.9 inch screen) whilst waiting for the Nexus 7 (2013) to become available and find both very satisfactory. Although I tend to use the Nexus more these days, because of the larger screen, I do still use the HTC from time to time. Horses for courses I suppose. Mike _________________________________________ Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 – Android 11.0 & SD 4.0.1.0 Huawei P30 – Android 11.0 & SD 4.0.1.0 PC – Windows 10 (Home Ed) Version 22H2, Build 19045.5198, SD 4.0.1.0
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Sixty Seven	Sixty Seven posted 2/20/2014 9:38:59 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 6, Visits: 51	Hello R.M. de Vries A google gives the iphone 4 screen at 3.5", and you say that works ok, so if I stick to3.5 to 4" max all should be well is that right ? Nick
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Sixty Seven	Sixty Seven posted 2/21/2014 6:04:18 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 6, Visits: 51	Actually another point. I am searching around to see what Smartphones-Android are available 4" ish screen size Does the screen resolution matter much? Nick Tags screen resolution
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Sixty Seven	Sixty Seven posted 3/9/2014 2:56:35 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 6, Visits: 51	So I took the plunge and bought a Motorola Razr i off e-bay(£95 unlocked) with a 4.3" screen and 960x540 res. Tried it today with memory map (can I say that on here ?) on a flight with plenty of sun in my bubble canopy it is definitely brighter that the Garmin 96, but also the AMOLED screen has excellent contrast which also helps, viewing angles are at least as good perhaps a little better interestingly the GPS on this phone is not a juicy as my last Sony ray but somehow I doubt I'll get the 20 hours or so battery life I got from the GARMIN (with AA batteries so easy to carry spares). So I am going to have to rig up some power, modify my kneeboard then I'll download the 30 day trial version and report back. Will be a while to get the most from the trial I need to wait until a few flying windows of opportunity appear. More to follow. Nick
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