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Old 03-02-2009, 07:32 AM
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Hi
I just got an iRiver Spinn, and I'm happy with it, particularly how it lets me keep the music in the same files as I have on my computer.
I have two questions, though (the other question is in another thread)
I used the Spinn outside on a bright day, and it was impossible to read the display. Even shading it with my hand, it was practically impossible.
Anybody else found a solution to this problem?
Thanks!
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Old 03-02-2009, 07:35 AM
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Lol, don't look at it in the sunlight!!!

BTW: Welcome to ABI>>>, enjoy the show.

PS: how can you have another question posted when you've only made 1 post so far???
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Old 03-02-2009, 07:39 AM
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Lol, don't look at it in the sunlight!!!

BTW: Welcome to ABI>>>, enjoy the show.

PS: how can you have another question posted when you've only made 1 post so far???
Hmmm.....that is a great question.....maybe in off topic?
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Old 03-02-2009, 07:43 AM
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hmmm ... thanks for the quick - if off-the-cuff - response
is it really impossible to read the spinn display outdoors. if so, then the ipod's display is superior
btw, my next question has now been posted. i was thinking/writing ahead
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Old 03-02-2009, 08:17 AM
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The SPINN display is indeed difficult to read in sunlight...unfortunately, even compared to the TFT screen on the B20 and opposed to the Clix's display. Try to turn the display brightnes to max, it would help a little bit.
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Old 03-02-2009, 02:34 PM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOLED

Advantages:
AMOLED displays fabricated on flexible plastic substrates have the following advantages:
Very thin and lighter weight
Greatly minimized propensity for breakage
Lower-power, highly rugged with superior image quality, and low cost compared to the current LCD displays
Due to their inherent ruggedness, allow a unique form factor of conformability and rollability during use, transportation and storage.

Disadvantages: The display is very difficult to view in sunlight.

maybe you need to find something antiglare.
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Old 03-02-2009, 02:38 PM
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found antiglare for the spinn

http://www.amazon.com/iRiver-Spinn-J...6026275&sr=8-1
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Old 03-03-2009, 01:58 AM
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wow, thanks, joo ... will definitely get me one of those!
what a great forum!
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Old 05-23-2009, 04:01 AM
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Is the screen protector worth purchasing? After the conversion rate and delivery it will cost me $AU52!
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