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craftyguy is offline craftyguy
2010-04-02 , 01:48
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#11
Originally Posted by ysss View Post
Imho it's one thing to calculate a number and another to estimate how you will react to it.

ie: if you're currently comfortable with the n900, how much smaller screen size (in %) do you think you can tolerate? Not to mention, you'll have to take into account any ui/ux changes that may be implemented to accomodate the screen change.
How about go visit your local cell phone dealer (whether that's a carrier or an electronics store) and view some devices of similiar screen size/DPI? Most resellers also offer a return policy on the product too..
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RobbH is offline RobbH
2010-04-02 , 01:50
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Do some of these posters actually believe that knowing the screen dimensions necessarily means that you can accurately anticipate what the experience of using the screen will be like?

To the OP: I don't think it's likely that the N900 is making you myopic, although it may well be making you aware of a condition that already existed. I'm considerably older than you, but I'll share with you the knowledge of a secret weapon: bifocals! In your case, single-vision corrective lenses will probably do the trick for several years.

Or you can insist on living in a large-print world. When your phone gets to be the size of an iPad, you'll be making a spectacle of yourself, so maybe it'll be time to start wearing spectacles.
 
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2010-04-02 , 01:51
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Unless you test with the exact same phone (or OS), they may use different default font sizes in their ui. Yes, even text size within browser can differ. Ie: iPhone increases default web text sizes by default, making it easier to read on the same screen size.
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2010-04-02 , 02:23
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Since you already have the N900, the fact that you're becoming myopic is a dream come true. I've been myopic for many decades, and that makes the N900 ideal for me. You can hold the N900 close to your face and read it very easily. Being myopic means that you are good at reading close up.

So, enjoy it! I do. The only real problem is when you go do things that require seeing things that are NOT close up, you have problems. But as a myopic person, you should have no problem with your N900.
 

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2010-04-02 , 02:38
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Originally Posted by jflatt View Post
Sorry, I only came here to figure out what myopic means. Did you ever consider that maybe you're just getting old?
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2010-04-02 , 08:07
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I doubt the screen size is making your eyes myopic, although some of the answers in this thread could be considered myopic. I think what you are describing is eye strain. You are using the N900 for extended periods and forcing your eyese to focus on a fixed distance for too long. It is a symptom of the N900 being good at what it does and by your own admissiom you're spending far too much time on it. N900 Eye Strain Syndrome can be minimized by resting your eyes now and again. Looking away from the screen and focusing on distant objects will probably help a little, but a 10 minute break every hour would be better.
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BongC36 is offline BongC36
2010-04-02 , 08:36
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Originally Posted by timwatt View Post
I am not losing my ability to think broadly nor am I planting the seed for a class action lawsuit but would rather bring attention to the screen size problem. For a little history on the issue, all I ever wanted was my Palm T3 to support 640 x 480 screen resolution in the same size envelope for better browsing, the n810 blue my mind that it manages 800 x 480 is a descent form factor. My n810 touch screen died so I didn't hesitate to get an n900 when it was available, that aside, I have voiced my opinions here many times.

The new things I could do with Linux and the screen resolution changed my working habits, i would like to think for the better although my wife hates to see the device.

So I now use it quite a bit and I really have to strain my eyes when using RDP and the other web Browse apps, and I find after logging in doing a 10 minute task I find when I look up my eyes are rather ill adapted for general use it takes a few minutes to focus. That didn't really bother me until today when I noticed that when reading white text on a black background the text is blurry I can't seem to focus unless I now go right up close to the screen.

I panicked and though I would share it with the beloved n900 community in the hope that Nokia may read the words: I love my n900 but the screen is too small. Please make it bigger its affecting the overall quality of my life. FYI (the n810 is what I would call the perfect DPI to screen real-estate )
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Maladroit is offline Maladroit
2010-04-02 , 08:36
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#18
Originally Posted by RobbH View Post
time to start wearing spectacles.
Speaking from experience, it sounds to me like a sight test is in order...

When I could not read the subtitles on the TV without being close to the screen I knew it was time for a check up :-)

Trouble with your N900 sounds more like a symptom than a cause.
 

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2010-04-02 , 12:17
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2010-04-02 , 12:29
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Originally Posted by timwatt View Post
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So I now use it quite a bit and I really have to strain my eyes when using RDP and the other web Browse apps, and I find after logging in doing a 10 minute task I find when I look up my eyes are rather ill adapted for general use it takes a few minutes to focus. That didn't really bother me until today when I noticed that when reading white text on a black background the text is blurry I can't seem to focus unless I now go right up close to the screen.
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If you stare at any screen for an extended time you must take breaks and "exercise" your eyes.

Just simple stuff like looking out the window nad focusing on distant objects (it sounds daft but you are using the muscles in your eyes in a slightly different way)

Your eyes are fatigued and if it really concerns you maybe take some time to rest them.

Of course get your eyes tested on a regular basis (I usually go to an opticians once a year).

This has happened to me a few times over the years (I'm almost a whopping 40 years old!)

So far my eyesight is fine.
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