Is there anything that I can get that will help me to see my laptop screen better outside on a sunny day?
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It's not an insurmountable problem as many devices with LCD screens are used in direct sunlight, especially in the military/industrial arena
You could try
- Coating the screen in something that reduces glare. Some screens come with a matt finish, or you could apply a stick on filter, such as the 3M products mentioned above, or you could get a machine with a transreflective display, though these tend to be either Tablet or Ruggedised machines
- Wearing polarised lenses, as these are designed to reduce glare - seemed to work for me over the weekend
- Shade the screen with something like a Hoodman, or a cutout cardboard box.
I'd be careful using a machine outside in direct sunlight for too long however, most machines aren't designed to work properly outside 'office-like' ambient temperatures , Direct sunlight can heat up internal components to the point that they fail.
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It is available here: http://www.allprosoftware.com/compushade/
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For example this sunshade from buy.com for $25:
http://www.buy.com/prod/sun-shade-36510-m-pc-shade-for-13-to-14-inch-laptop-computers-screens/q/loc/101/210441192.html
Or this sun visor for $25
http://www.allprosoftware.com/CompUshade/
Or you could make your own using a cardboard box!
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1. As the others mentioned, use a cardboard box. This helps to keep the sunlight out.
2. Sit in a chair facing towards the sun, with the screen facing away from the sun. You might get sun in your eyes, but you won't get any on the screen. I'd wear sunglasses.
3. You could get someone who is 6'9" to stand in front of you to block the sun.
4. You could rub sunscreen on the screen. It'll smear all over the screen, but hey, at least you don't have any sunlight reflecting on the screen! ;)
5. Lastly, if you can't find any other ridiculous way of blocking sunlight, you could always go inside and sit by a nice, big window in a cozy chair or sofa.
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M$More: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-anti-glare-computer-screen.htm
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3. Try to find a wall socket somewhere close by. The reason for this is that high luminosity usually means high power consumption (screens need the most energy in a laptop).
4. Consider either buying or DIYing a 'laptop hood'. This is white on the outside (to reduce heat buildup) and black on the inside (to reduce glare). Or, you can stick your laptop into a simple cardboard box. This will prevent heat build-up for the laptop and other items, such as USB mice.
5. Find a bit of shade if possible and experiment with different angles to find the position which gives you the best readability.
http://www.screencountry.com/index.php?section=downloads&view_article=1238455347&mode=preview&order_by=topic&display_topic=&edit_language=English
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