High Definition, High Resolution, AMOLED, Super AMOLED, “Retina,” etc. These are the buzzwords electronics manufacturers throw around when marketing their new and improved phone, tablet or computer.
But with consumer technology (especially mobile) growing and advancing every day, how can the average gadget fan keep up with the “latest and greatest.” How long until your HD Retina display iPad 3 becomes obsolete? How many patents will Apple have to secure before unveiling their newest tablet or phone? What must Samsung, Motorola and HTC do in order to keep Android devices in the race?
Gone are the days where display is valued by size only. Now, true value is measured in pixels as well. Sure, the technology behind your electronics matter; buyers are still concerned with processor speed, battery life and storage capabilities. But when the average consumer goes to the store looking to buy a new toy, they pick it up and play with it before reading the specs. The visual appeal of electronics comes first with many buyers.
Under this line of thinking, display technology is the first line of defense when selling electronics. It’s never been as vital to protect phone, tablet and laptop displays in order to preserve the value of your expensive gizmos. Screen Protectors and clear protective Cell Phone Skins, Tablet Skins and Laptop Skins help protect these technologies from scratches and blemishes – protecting your investment.
Let’s take a brief look into the different display classifications:
LCD
LCD screens produce very accurate colors and gray. The technology behind LCDs can consume battery power slightly faster, unless the manufacturer calibrates it to produce weaker shades of red and dark colors. Although, these displays maintain the same level of brightness and color for over thousands of hours.
See: iPhone 4 Skins, iPad Skins, HTC One X Skins
AMOLED
AMOLED, Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode, is an old yet new technology. AMOLED screens have been around for a while, but only recently made a surge in high-end consumer electronics. AMOLED screens are made of a thin layer of polymers which displays light when agitated by an electric current. Because it doesn’t require a backlight, these screens can produce deeper blacks and contrast. This also saved batter life.
See: Android Skins, Samsung Galaxy Skins.
Retina Display
How do you market a standout display in a market where every company claims that their HD is higher definition than the rest? Use and market a new brand name. Enter Apple’s “Retina Display.”
Apple’s approach at creating the next wave in display technology was to simply out-do the rest of the market in terms of pixels per square inch. With the release of the newest MacBook Pro, Apple created computer screens that crammed in twice the pixels than that of a high-end HDTV. Apple claims their newest advancement in display technology has a high enough pixel density that the human eye is physically incapable of noticing pixilation at a typical viewing distance. Although, the term “typical viewing distance” is fluid depending on the size of your device, Apple’s approach at display technology is still king among the average consumer.
See: iPad 3 Skins, MacBook Pro Skins.
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