How bright is bright?

Just Dan · 06-30-2009, 12:19 AM

Oh no not not another which GPS question? My question is about brightness in the mid day sun. I trying to decide between a Zumo or TT Rider. My current GPS just washes out in bright daylight.

Before I spend any more money on a new GPS. I would like to know from other users. Can you read the screen while riding along on in bright sun light?

Mudcat · 06-30-2009, 12:46 AM

My eyesight is not good.
I have my Zumo mounted on the bars just below the clutch perch. It is close to me and tilted up.
In bright sun I can not read it unless I bend forward to shade it. I am 6’3”, so, it is not much of a problem for me.
On my GS I could mount the unit on the windscreen support and shade it. But I think the unit would be so far from me I could not read it. Guys do mount their GPS’s there and it looks like a very good place to do it.

GodSilla · 07-03-2009, 09:31 PM

My advice is to try before you buy.

A couple of sweeping generalisations :

The LCD screens look sensational in the shop but wash out badly in sunlight.

The TFT screens are superior in this regard. They still wash out a little, but not like the LCD's do.

Just Dan · 07-04-2009, 12:41 AM

Thanks for that Godzilla

BurnieM · 07-04-2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodSilla

My advice is to try before you buy.

A couple of sweeping generalisations :

The LCD screens look sensational in the shop but wash out badly in sunlight.

The TFT screens are superior in this regard. They still wash out a little, but not like the LCD's do.

You understand that TFT is a type of LCD don't you ?
.

GodSilla · 07-04-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurnieM

You understand that TFT is a type of LCD don't you ?
.

Yup. TFT is just a better class of LCD. Better contrast ratios and stuff. But for the average punter it's likely to be confusing, so like most vendors I just use the terms to differentiate. Cheers.

KilgoreTrout · 07-04-2009, 03:04 PM

If your wearing sunglasses or have a tinted visor it will always be an issue. That said some are definitely better than others!

Die_Welt_ist_bunt · 08-05-2009, 12:52 AM

Hi,

if you want to have a GPS with a realy bright display, that is readable in sunlight get the Garmin 60CSX. Have it mounted on my Tenere and it reads good in bright sunlight, because it has a transrefelctive Display (the more light it gets , the brighter it is). 60CSX can Autoroute as well. For me the perfect GPS on an enduro.
greets from germany
Michael

GodSilla · 08-06-2009, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Die_Welt_ist_bunt

Hi,

if you want to have a GPS with a realy bright display, that is readable in sunlight get the Garmin 60CSX. Have it mounted on my Tenere and it reads good in bright sunlight, because it has a transrefelctive Display (the more light it gets , the brighter it is). 60CSX can Autoroute as well. For me the perfect GPS on an enduro.
greets from germany
Michael

+1 to that.

06-30-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
Just Dan ^OP Bugger, Burnt toast Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Hobart, Tasmania Oddometer: 1,548	How bright is bright? Oh no not not another which GPS question? My question is about brightness in the mid day sun. I trying to decide between a Zumo or TT Rider. My current GPS just washes out in bright daylight. Before I spend any more money on a new GPS. I would like to know from other users. Can you read the screen while riding along on in bright sun light? __________________ 82' BMW R100RS (Miss Pearl) 13' kawasaki W800, Yep the twin Honda CT110- 250,000+km later, I am over riding postie bikes. "About as usefull as a chocolate teapot"- Johnyteabag

06-30-2009, 12:46 AM	#2
Mudcat Unregistered Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area Oddometer: 4,444	My eyesight is not good. I have my Zumo mounted on the bars just below the clutch perch. It is close to me and tilted up. In bright sun I can not read it unless I bend forward to shade it. I am 6’3”, so, it is not much of a problem for me. On my GS I could mount the unit on the windscreen support and shade it. But I think the unit would be so far from me I could not read it. Guys do mount their GPS’s there and it looks like a very good place to do it. __________________ I've got to be cool Relax Take a long long ride on my motor bike Untill I'm ready

07-04-2009, 12:41 AM	#4
Just Dan ^OP Bugger, Burnt toast Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Hobart, Tasmania Oddometer: 1,548	Thanks for that Godzilla __________________ 82' BMW R100RS (Miss Pearl) 13' kawasaki W800, Yep the twin Honda CT110- 250,000+km later, I am over riding postie bikes. "About as usefull as a chocolate teapot"- Johnyteabag

07-04-2009, 03:04 PM	#7
KilgoreTrout adventure flyfisher Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Alberta Rockies Oddometer: 328	sunlight If your wearing sunglasses or have a tinted visor it will always be an issue. That said some are definitely better than others! __________________ 96 DR 650 77 Montesa Cota 247 Restored 87 XL600V Transalp Project 77 Yamaha TY 250 Restored 75 Honda CT 90 Trail Project

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07-03-2009, 09:31 PM	#3
GodSilla I did that. Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Promised Land Oddometer: 6,432	My advice is to try before you buy. A couple of sweeping generalisations : The LCD screens look sensational in the shop but wash out badly in sunlight. The TFT screens are superior in this regard. They still wash out a little, but not like the LCD's do.

08-05-2009, 12:52 AM	#8
Die_Welt_ist_bunt n00b Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Oddometer: 5	Hi, if you want to have a GPS with a realy bright display, that is readable in sunlight get the Garmin 60CSX. Have it mounted on my Tenere and it reads good in bright sunlight, because it has a transrefelctive Display (the more light it gets , the brighter it is). 60CSX can Autoroute as well. For me the perfect GPS on an enduro. greets from germany Michael