Different types of Touch Screens?
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creepindeth04
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All I know is that the DS has both except the grainy one is the touch screen.
Starrynite
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Coul;d we have more information on the screens please?
Sorry the link doesnt work.
Since the release of the Nintendo DS, it became evident that they were two
different touch-screen types (or potentially even more) used in the systems.
We don't have concrete information on the exact reasons, or even if they are
indeed actually made by different companies (according to the rumours). But
what we are quite aware of is exactly that: That they are different.
One would probably believe that either the Grid
Screen or the Grainy Screen is the "older version", and the other is a recent
"revision" that was done to fix some initial problems. This is not the case
because to my knowledge, both screen types are still being made in a 7:3 ratio
in favour of the Grainy Screen.
Since the release of the Nintendo DS, it became evident that they were two
different touch-screen types (or potentially even more) used in the systems.
We don't have concrete information on the exact reasons, or even if they are
indeed actually made by different companies (according to the rumours). But
what we are quite aware of is exactly that: That they are different.
One would probably believe that either the Grid
Screen or the Grainy Screen is the "older version", and the other is a recent
"revision" that was done to fix some initial problems. This is not the case
because to my knowledge, both screen types are still being made in a 7:3 ratio
in favour of the Grainy Screen.
*GRAINY SCREEN* [ PART 2-b ]
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1) Both the upper and the touch-screen look similar in this model. The catch
is that the touch-screen looks desaturated (grainy) slightly if you compare
both more carefully. The touch-screen feels flat and smooth when you use the
stylus or your finger.
Screen is FLAT and SMOOTH. You can't tell the difference between the upper
and the touch screen.
2) There is seemingly only one layer comprising of both the screen matrix and
the touch-screen. As soon as you touch it, you have near instant input on the
screen in the games.
3) The screen is very durable and not prone to scratch under most
circumstances.
4) When playing games with the back-light off, picture is slightly more
blurry and less vibrant.
_________________________________________________________
*GRID SCREEN* [ PART 2-c ]
==============================================================================
1) The touch-screen looks significantly different when compared to the upper
screen. Though the image is as sharp, there are small dots placed in a grid
that are easily seen when you examine the system at an angle.
2) There are two obvious layers. The bottom layer is screen matrix, which is
the one that has the dots placed in a grid. The overlaying layer is the
protective coating which has diagonal lines (or bumps) from the top right to
the bottom left, evenly spaced from each other (~0.04mm).
3) Because of the two layers, the time it takes until you touch the screen
with the stylus or finger, and the time until it actually receives it as an
input, is delayed slightly. Additionally, if you use the stylus at a certain
angle, the diagonal bumps (or lines) can slightly make the surface less smooth
to the movement.
4) The screen is also very durable and not prone to scratches under most
circumstances. However, there is a rumour that in comparison to the other
screen type(s), it is significantly more prone to scratches. Since this part
of the guide is listing facts and not rumours, I can't help but dismiss them.
Personally, I believe that both screen types are equally prone to scratches
and while the chances are very low, I suggest you purchase protective films.
5) When playing games with the back-light off, the image is sharp and vibrant.
==============================================================================
1) Both the upper and the touch-screen look similar in this model. The catch
is that the touch-screen looks desaturated (grainy) slightly if you compare
both more carefully. The touch-screen feels flat and smooth when you use the
stylus or your finger.
Screen is FLAT and SMOOTH. You can't tell the difference between the upper
and the touch screen.
2) There is seemingly only one layer comprising of both the screen matrix and
the touch-screen. As soon as you touch it, you have near instant input on the
screen in the games.
3) The screen is very durable and not prone to scratch under most
circumstances.
4) When playing games with the back-light off, picture is slightly more
blurry and less vibrant.
_________________________________________________________
*GRID SCREEN* [ PART 2-c ]
==============================================================================
1) The touch-screen looks significantly different when compared to the upper
screen. Though the image is as sharp, there are small dots placed in a grid
that are easily seen when you examine the system at an angle.
2) There are two obvious layers. The bottom layer is screen matrix, which is
the one that has the dots placed in a grid. The overlaying layer is the
protective coating which has diagonal lines (or bumps) from the top right to
the bottom left, evenly spaced from each other (~0.04mm).
3) Because of the two layers, the time it takes until you touch the screen
with the stylus or finger, and the time until it actually receives it as an
input, is delayed slightly. Additionally, if you use the stylus at a certain
angle, the diagonal bumps (or lines) can slightly make the surface less smooth
to the movement.
4) The screen is also very durable and not prone to scratches under most
circumstances. However, there is a rumour that in comparison to the other
screen type(s), it is significantly more prone to scratches. Since this part
of the guide is listing facts and not rumours, I can't help but dismiss them.
Personally, I believe that both screen types are equally prone to scratches
and while the chances are very low, I suggest you purchase protective films.
5) When playing games with the back-light off, the image is sharp and vibrant.
Starrynite
Yes
I think that I have the grid one. But I havent noticed any type of delay at all. Of course no matter the angle of the stylus pointed, on both screens the same results will happen. Wouldnt the double grid screen be less prone since it has two layers?
