Screen ... what screen?

[Guest xspyda]

The Wizard may to pretty much everything but it's bloody difficult to see the screen in daylight ... almost to the point that it's useless. I have it mounted in the car running TomTom and in this recent sunny weather I may as well not bother, for all I can see.

Any tips (apart from the obvious use it in the shade etc) ?

Is it just me?

[Guest jimbouk]

Set the backlight as high as possible and see if the satnav offers different screen settings for better contrast.

And mount the device slightly lower down on the dash.

[Guest Phil Lee]

I'd recommend getting a good screen protector. The Javoedge one I have on my Vario really reduces glare a lot.

[Guest xspyda]

I'd recommend getting a good screen protector. The Javoedge one I have on my Vario really reduces glare a lot.

Is it a dedicated anti-glare one you have Phil (as I note they do anti glare and ultra clear), and does it not impair visibility at all in good light?

Do you have a url to a decent supplier?

I have a screen protector on (can't remember the make) and I think that's part of the problem - despite it being mounted lower on the dash as suggested previously.

Will try the screen brightness tip too - thanks Jimbo for that :)

Edited May 5, 2006 by xspyda

[Guest Phil Lee]

I think mine are the anti-glare version but I can't be sure. I got mine direct from the Javoedge website.

[Guest xspyda]

I think mine are the anti-glare version but I can't be sure. I got mine direct from the Javoedge website.

Thanks ... looking to buy a pack of three so really want to get the right one. I want to reduce glare but not at the expense of clear visibility in 'normal' light.

I think I recall reading a thread here about the various options but can't look for it at the mo ... maybe later.

Thanks again.

[Guest xspyda]

-UPDATE-

Found the thread HERE.

Many good reports on the Exim protectors (which is the one I have I now remember) but IMO it adds to the glare problem.

Looks like either Boxwave or JavoEdge ... now, should I toss a coin?!

[Guest adchaffey]

-UPDATE-

Found the thread HERE.

Many good reports on the Exim protectors (which is the one I have I now remember) but IMO it adds to the glare problem.

Looks like either Boxwave or JavoEdge ... now, should I toss a coin?!

I'd have to give my vote for the Martin Fields protector . I've been using it for a while now and use tom tom in my car. Never had a problem in the car with glare etc although the site doesn't actually mention anti-glare. It says it has UV protection, but I guess that might not be relevant. Mind you, not having a problem with glare may be due to the fact I live in Birmingham, and acutally haven't seen any sun strong enough to cause any glare since 1985!! ;)