How does the screen look outside?

[Clementine_3]

My friend was thinking of getting an Incredible or X to replace his pre-pay phone but I actually think he would be better off with a Galaxy Tab. He hardly ever makes/receives calls so would be paying $30/month for no reason really. The Tab seems like a good fit for him, he really just wants to browse the internet, read the newspaper and use Maps...I think 1 MB/$20 (VRZ) would be more than adequate for him.

Anyway, my only real concern is the screen, he will be using it outside...how is it in the sun? Are the anti-glare screen protectors helpful?

 

[vargas]

Outside there is glare.

I have not tried an anti glare screen protector or anything but there is glare outside. We've had a break from the cold here with some really sunny days and I was using my tab outside and had to move into the shade to find what I was looking for.

 

[lekky]

The only device you won't get glare with is the kindle tbh. It's not that bad, but obviously its not great in direct sunlight, but no phone will be.

 

[Clementine_3]

Yeah, I know there will be glare no matter what but some are worse than others.

 

[vargas]

I would guess that any tablet using a glass screen would have the same amount of glare.

The ipad, galaxy tab, xoom, etc all use some sort of gorilla glass like substance so I would think the glare will be comperable between all tablets.

I had a nook before I got the Galaxy Tab and I can confirm that there really is no glare with the e-ink screen ereaders.