Problems with the sun

mokel22 · 07-10-2011, 01:36 PM

I was looking into the effects of the sun on LCD screens, but couldn't get any solid information. Will the sun ruin the LCD side of my edge when I flip it to the back and read the e-ink side outside? In addition, do I have to worry about overheating if the direct sunlight is beating down on the machine and warming it up? Thanks in advance anyone and everyone.

exscentric · 07-10-2011, 01:40 PM

The older lcds could be discolored by sunlight but haven't read anything in recent years.

Direct sunlight/heat could get you some damage if it is really hot for a long time I would guess.

Most electronics connection problems come form heating and cooling process but it usually takes a long time. I'd guess you will find a much nicer toy long before either are a problem :-) With new toys coming every month can the entourage stand up to the new guys on the block more than a few months? :-)

Filark · 07-10-2011, 04:25 PM

I sure hope reading in the sun, especially with the LCD folded back, doesn't hurt anything! That has been a joy for me this summer, and so far I haven't noticed any overheating, except of me!

Caveat: I haven't taken an eDGe to the beach for direct and rebounding sunlight all day, so your mileage may vary.

07-10-2011, 01:36 PM	#1
mokel22 Zealot Posts: 147 Karma: 22 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA (Poconos, PA) Device: Entourage Edge	Problems with the sun I was looking into the effects of the sun on LCD screens, but couldn't get any solid information. Will the sun ruin the LCD side of my edge when I flip it to the back and read the e-ink side outside? In addition, do I have to worry about overheating if the direct sunlight is beating down on the machine and warming it up? Thanks in advance anyone and everyone.

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07-10-2011, 01:40 PM	#2
exscentric Addict Posts: 379 Karma: 1033424 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: WY Device: Kindle keyboard	The older lcds could be discolored by sunlight but haven't read anything in recent years. Direct sunlight/heat could get you some damage if it is really hot for a long time I would guess. Most electronics connection problems come form heating and cooling process but it usually takes a long time. I'd guess you will find a much nicer toy long before either are a problem :-) With new toys coming every month can the entourage stand up to the new guys on the block more than a few months? :-)

07-10-2011, 04:25 PM	#3
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	I sure hope reading in the sun, especially with the LCD folded back, doesn't hurt anything! That has been a joy for me this summer, and so far I haven't noticed any overheating, except of me! Caveat: I haven't taken an eDGe to the beach for direct and rebounding sunlight all day, so your mileage may vary.