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05-03-2018, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
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iPad Pro 9.7 Retina Display
Anyone moved up from an iPad Air 2 to an iPad Pro? Is the readability in sunlight that much better?
I've been using an Air 2 for a couple of years now. And, most of the time, its fine here in the PNW. But, in direct sunlight, its marginal at best. Even when I put on polarized sunglasses and turn the iPad to coincide with the polarization, its still pretty washed out and hard to read.
I'm considering buying used D100/D120 for cockpit glass and just using iPad for moving map. If the retina display makes that big a difference, that would just about clinch it for me.
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05-03-2018, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Air 2 vs 9.7 iPad
I use the older iPad Air 2 with Garmin Pilot and recently bought the newer 9.7 inch iPad for my wife. I think the Air 2 is better. Brighter. Clearer.
Mounted on yoke of my Cherokee. Haven't finished my RV yet.
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05-03-2018, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Australia
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I am interested in this as well.
Googling ipad nits get this info.
“Maximum Brightness, from 415 cd/m2 (nits) for the iPad Air 2”
Ref http://www.displaymate.com/iPad_2015_ShootOut_1.htm
“iPad Pro 9.7in (2016): 9.7 inches (diagonal), 2048 × 1536, 264ppi, 4:3, 60MHz refresh rate, 511 nits brightness (tested)
iPad Pro 10.5in (2017): 10.5 inches (diagonal), 2224 x 1668, 264ppi, 4:3, 120MHz refresh rate, 600 nits brightness (claimed)”
Ref https://www.macworld.co.uk/review/ip...-2016-3660078/
2018 iPad 9.7 (not Pro)
“The iPad's panel delivered 489 nits of brightness”
Ref https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/ta...-ipad-9-7-inch
What that means in real world cockpit I cannot tell as I have not compared them. As said above the various anti reflective coatings may also make a difference.
Last edited by rjtjrt : 05-03-2018 at 06:47 PM.
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05-03-2018, 07:15 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N804RV
Anyone moved up from an iPad Air 2 to an iPad Pro? Is the readability in sunlight that much better?
I've been using an Air 2 for a couple of years now. And, most of the time, its fine here in the PNW. But, in direct sunlight, its marginal at best. Even when I put on polarized sunglasses and turn the iPad to coincide with the polarization, its still pretty washed out and hard to read.
I'm considering buying used D100/D120 for cockpit glass and just using iPad for moving map. If the retina display makes that big a difference, that would just about clinch it for me.
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Ken they all suck in direct sunlight. Consumer electronics not aviation applications. I use Pro daily as a moving map and I often change angles in the cockpit. It's an excellent reference and helps with navigation tremendously.
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05-03-2018, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Jesup, Iowa
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IPad Pro Sunlight
I have been satisfied with the IPad Pro. Can read it as well as the other displays
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05-04-2018, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Hudson, WI
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I bought the new iPad with the improved display when they first came out. I was always dissatisfied with the iPad?s display in my -7 as it was just not bright enough. The new one is great and it is perfectly fine in normal sunlight.
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05-04-2018, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Mount Vernon, Wa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dougweil
I bought the new iPad with the improved display when they first came out. I was always dissatisfied with the iPad?s display in my -7 as it was just not bright enough. The new one is great and it is perfectly fine in normal sunlight.
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What model number do you have ( from back cover)? Is it the A1675?
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05-04-2018, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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I'm curious if you guys who don't find the visibility acceptable have tried anti-glare screen protectors. I find they work great.
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05-04-2018, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vlad
Ken they all suck in direct sunlight. Consumer electronics not aviation applications. I use Pro daily as a moving map and I often change angles in the cockpit. It's an excellent reference and helps with navigation tremendously.
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Ken,
I recently started using the Samsung Galaxy S3 tab and find it to be perfectly easy to read in any lighting conditions in my RV-6. You should check it out.
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