[NTLK] Fwd: Highest Contrast Screen for 2100?

From: Ray Zschau (loco_1_at_mac.com)
Date: Fri Jul 09 2004 - 23:47:55 PDT


Calvin sent me an email earlier this evening explaining that I would
need to change out the entire screen to improve the contrast in
daylight. He also mentioned that he's developing a new screen. I'm
very interested to see what he's working on.

-Ray

On Jul 9, 2004, at 2:47 PM, Mike R. Manzano wrote:

> I've been talking to Calvin Grier, who offers those panels. To quote,
> he says:
>
> "The white backlight I sell does make the gray/green background look
> more
> slate-gray when the EL backlight is off. This doesn't do much to change
> the contrast.
> To get better contrast you have to reduce reflections internally,
> improve
> the tranmissivity of the touchscreen (which I have tried to do) and/or
> change the back reflector/polarizer."
>
> He also states that he may have an improved screen in a few months.
>
> I assume regarding the blue backlight you mentioned you are talking
> about this one:
>
> <http://www.backlight4you.com/en/products/el/kit_apple.htm>
>
> Apparently, this is the backlight component only, whereas Calvin's is a
> replacement backlight AND touchscreen. Replacing just the backlight
> will not improve contrast in a well-lit room as the screen is the same.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike

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