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Posted by tj829 on 01-26-2001 09:29 PM:

I have the same thing

You have to remember that the Prism uses an active matrix display, and as such, there are color differences when viewing the display from different angles. my laptop does the same thing.

Unless you have the wave shimmies like the 10 different Prisms I have had this month alone, I would not bother returning it. See my prior message above about how to get a NEW Prism for free if the refurb unit Handspring sent you has problems too.

Posted by Babylon5 on 01-26-2001 09:32 PM:

Re: I have the same thing

quote:
Originally posted by tj829
You have to remember that the Prism uses an active matrix display, and as such, there are color differences when viewing the display from different angles. my laptop does the same thing.

Unless you have the wave shimmies like the 10 different Prisms I have had this month alone, I would not bother returning it. See my prior message above about how to get a NEW Prism for free if the refurb unit Handspring sent you has problems too.

I thought so. I just wanted to make sure this was normal, thanks.

I see no real shimmer but do get the flicker once in awhile like it loses power for a second.

My main problem is my battery doesn't last worth S&^%.

I have to figure out what is doing this or exchange it anyway.

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Posted by critic on 01-27-2001 04:55 AM:

Re: Do what I do!

quote:
Originally posted by tj829
Did you know the reason why you are getting units from Handspring that have screen problems is because they are sending you REFURBS -- broken units that they receive from other customers like yourself. There is NO quality control with refurbs. Call Handspring yourself and confirm this!

I had a funny feeling about this. But I made so much fuss when I got to Prism #4 (see earlier posts), they sent me a new unit (complete with retail box, cradle, slipcase, etc.) direct from the fulfillment house, still sealed. And yet...still a flicker. So I don't know that even getting a new unit is the answer. (Although in retrospect, I'm beginning to wish I had bought mine at Staples. Or held on to my first unit - it only had a broken recharge light.)

Posted by tj829 on 01-29-2001 03:05 AM:

Re: Re: Do what I do!

quote:
Originally posted by critic
quote:
Originally posted by tj829
Did you know the reason why you are getting units from Handspring that have screen problems is because they are sending you REFURBS -- broken units that they receive from other customers like yourself. There is NO quality control with refurbs. Call Handspring yourself and confirm this!

I had a funny feeling about this. But I made so much fuss when I got to Prism #4 (see earlier posts), they sent me a new unit (complete with retail box, cradle, slipcase, etc.) direct from the fulfillment house, still sealed. And yet...still a flicker. So I don't know that even getting a new unit is the answer. (Although in retrospect, I'm beginning to wish I had bought mine at Staples. Or held on to my first unit - it only had a broken recharge light.)

Whoa there! If you still have the Prism, go on down to Staples and buy another one! If that one has no flicker problem, do a switch-a-roo!

Posted by SG on 01-31-2001 06:54 PM:

Flicker/Shimmer NO MORE!

I noticed some slight flickering on my Prism and came across this hidden feature that allows you go change contrast - my flickering is absolutely gone! Try it out!

Go to Prefs
Change Date to Jan 1 1904
Hold down Power button
Adjust Brightness (this is actually now Contrast) to the left (maybe 1/3 of they way)
See the difference!

Make sure you change back your time.

Posted by Babylon5 on 01-31-2001 07:53 PM:

Re: Flicker/Shimmer NO MORE!

quote:
Originally posted by SG
I noticed some slight flickering on my Prism and came across this hidden feature that allows you go change contrast - my flickering is absolutely gone! Try it out!

Go to Prefs
Change Date to Jan 1 1904
Hold down Power button
Adjust Brightness (this is actually now Contrast) to the left (maybe 1/3 of they way)
See the difference!

Make sure you change back your time.

I don't have the shimmer problem but I have to ask, how in the HELL did you discover this one?

I did it just to see it and indeed it does turn the brightness to a contrast control. This is weird. I wonder if you have to do that date only? I wonder why this isn't documented or easier to get to. I would think this would be a useful thing to know if it fixes a lot of problems for users. Hell it should be in the Prism FAQ on Handsprings site.

Great catch no matter what, as it is good to know that feature is there and will help a lot of people.

You really should post this "hack" as its own topic in case others miss it here. With the Prism I learn something new everyday�

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Posted by tj829 on 01-31-2001 08:08 PM:

Re: Flicker/Shimmer NO MORE!

quote:
Originally posted by SG
I noticed some slight flickering on my Prism and came across this hidden feature that allows you go change contrast - my flickering is absolutely gone! Try it out!

Go to Prefs
Change Date to Jan 1 1904
Hold down Power button
Adjust Brightness (this is actually now Contrast) to the left (maybe 1/3 of they way)
See the difference!

Make sure you change back your time.

This is perhaps the single best tip I got from this board. I too want to know how on earth you found out about this contrast hack. Very very nice of you to share it with us. I agree that this tidbit of VERY USEFUL INFORMATION must be shared with the world! May you have good karma forever!

tj829

Posted by bmarre on 01-31-2001 08:17 PM:

This is unbelievable!

Posted by critic on 01-31-2001 10:19 PM:

Re: Flicker/Shimmer NO MORE!

quote:
Originally posted by SG
I noticed some slight flickering on my Prism and came across this hidden feature that allows you go change contrast - my flickering is absolutely gone! Try it out!

Go to Prefs
Change Date to Jan 1 1904
Hold down Power button
Adjust Brightness (this is actually now Contrast) to the left (maybe 1/3 of they way)
See the difference!

Make sure you change back your time.

YOU ARE THE MAN. That's all I have to say. You are the F*CKIN' MAN. Thank you.

Posted by EricG on 01-31-2001 10:23 PM:

THAT FIXED IT!!

I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't tried it myself!!!

THANKS !!! I'd also like to know how the #$%* you figured that out!!

Now we need someone to write a system hack for that!

-Eric

Posted by dick-richardson on 02-01-2001 12:49 AM:

Are you an angel?

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Posted by JHromadka on 02-01-2001 03:01 AM:

Nice catch! Worthy of a news item.

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Posted by Winchell on 02-01-2001 03:13 PM:

SG, you are a Visor Guru-Ghod! Absolutely amazing!

Posted by Vertigo on 02-11-2001 12:25 AM:

Re: Color difference when viewed right to left.

quote:
Originally posted by Babylon5

Since we are here talking about the screens. Do you guys also notice a color difference when looking at the Prism from an angle?
Tilting the Prism to the right all the colors get lighter. Tilting to the left all the colors get darker.

This can be seen with just the apps menu icons and can really be seen looking at a picture or even City Time. It affects all the colors together. It does not take much of a tilt to see it.

Is this just me? If it is not then I am taking this back myself.

I noticed that immdiately. Try this: open your right eye, and close your left eye, now switch. all the colors got lighter didn't they? I find this effect sort of annoying, because when one has both of their eyes open, they get a stereo scopic (sp?) effect. kinda like those 3D Eye posters things that were all the rage a couple years ago.

Posted by EricG on 02-11-2001 01:45 AM:

It's caused from the polarization of light passing thru the liquid crystal.

Posted by tj829 on 02-13-2001 05:25 AM:

does this happen to you? COOL TRICK!!!!

I am on my 25th Prism! This mainly because I have been doing a trick which seems cool at first, but ends up in the total destruction of my unit. Try this and let me know if you get the same results: I like to start a nice roaring fire in my fireplace, and once it gets going, I set the date on my Prism to 01/01/1901, adjust the brightness down to the lowest point, add a phonebook entry for Palm, calculate the square root of -1 on the calculator, and then I throw my Prism into the fire. If you do this just right, you will see the paint on the Prism melt off first, and a nice mini shower of sparks as the battery explodes lithium everywhere! it is very cool, but expensive to do! Try it and let me know!

Posted by Vertigo on 02-13-2001 06:46 AM:

Re: does this happen to you? COOL TRICK!!!!

quote:
Originally posted by tj829
I am on my 25th Prism! This mainly because I have been doing a trick which seems cool at first, but ends up in the total destruction of my unit. Try this and let me know if you get the same results: I like to start a nice roaring fire in my fireplace, and once it gets going, I set the date on my Prism to 01/01/1901, adjust the brightness down to the lowest point, add a phonebook entry for Palm, calculate the square root of -1 on the calculator, and then I throw my Prism into the fire. If you do this just right, you will see the paint on the Prism melt off first, and a nice mini shower of sparks as the battery explodes lithium everywhere! it is very cool, but expensive to do! Try it and let me know!

lol.. I don't get it...
Joking for the sake of joking I guess?

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