Many people who use tablets love them for their usability and portability. The display is, for example, large enough — compared to that of a phone — to provide more comfortable viewing and the device is small enough — compared to a laptop — to carry around easily.
However, like with a smartphone, a fall can damage the screen. Breaking or damaging the screen of your tablet does not mean that you get a new one. In some cases, it is possible to get tablet repair in South Jordan for your display.
When you do, here are four things to think about:
The size of the screen
The size of the screen is typically tied to the tablet’s size so bigger tablets will require big screens and vice versa. Many manufacturers offer a standard display size. The largest can be up to 10 inches, and they provide great readability and battery life. The small ones can be seven inches in display size and have excellent portability. Some tablets range between the limits and even below seven inches.
While at it, it is essential to think about the display aspect ratio. The most used one is 16:10. It is important when you are using the tablet in landscape mode to watch videos. The other common ratio you may find is 4:3. It makes the tablet feel like a piece of paper.
Resolution
Resolution is necessary when it comes to the display. If it is high, the device can display more details on the screen per time. This means, for example, a movie could appear clearer – unless the quality is bad to begin with.
The downside of high resolution is that if the display is small, it will create difficulties reading small text. It also presents problems touching the precise spot on the screen that you are going for. For this matter, you need to look for a resolution that’s the same size as the screen.
Pixel density
Lately, manufacturers have been highlighting the clarity found in their screens. The pixel density is about the number of pixels per inch in a specific screen. The higher the pixels, the smoother the display for images will appear.
Consider two sizes, a seven and a 10-inch screen that share the resolution. The tablet with a smaller size will show sharper images because it has a high pixel density, but both will have the same copy on overall. The eye is unable to see the differences in detail.
Viewing angle
It is not likely that you will hear manufacturers highlighting the viewing angle as an important aspect in displays, and it is. The idea you can see content on portrait and landscape mode alone means a wider viewing angle. A screen with poor angles will be hard to use. One needs to be able to hold the tablet on their hand or to lay it on a surface without limiting their ability to interact with content.
When considering a replacement display for your tablet, consider running a test. You can ask to see devices with the screen you are thinking. For example, how natural is the color shift when you change viewing angles? Ultimately, you want to be able to make an informed choice.