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Old November 16th 11, 04:34 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ramy
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Default THIS is the cockpit display tech we need

On Nov 15, 5:17*pm, John Cochrane
wrote:
On Nov 15, 3:57*pm, JohnDeRosa wrote:

On Nov 15, 10:54*am, Bill D wrote:


Qualcom's Mirasol display looks like a magazine cover in direct sunlight.


And at 1/10th the power requirements. *Important for gliders but this
will also really impact battery life for everything from laptops,
tablets to cell phones.


I hate to break it to you guys, but there is a gorgeous sunlight
readable display on the market, the clear-nav. SN10 is pretty easy to
read too, but offers less stuff on the screen, which Dave might argue
is an advantage. No need to wait...
John Cochrane


The Dell Streak 5 is only $200-$400 and has a great sun readable
display.

Ramy