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Title: How hot should an Onix get?
Post by: RonnieB on May 14, 2015, 12:49:47 PM

I was learning my new Onix and accessories in my yard for an hour or two. When I went to remove the Onix, I noticed it was pretty hot. It was hot enough to take notice. Actually it was cloudy and not that hot outside. Is this a concern? Now I am thinking of putting something white over it when I am in the boiling sun. 8) 

Title: Re: How hot should an Onix get?
Post by: rnvinc on May 15, 2015, 12:23:04 AM

My Onix gets way warmer than my 1197 ...and I mean the screen is more than just Luke warm ...

If it's an issue ... We both have an issue ...

Rickie

Title: Re: How hot should an Onix get?
Post by: RonnieB on May 15, 2015, 12:45:49 AM

The case actually gets hot on mine. Mostly on the back. I guess we will find out this summer. My cell Iphone will shut down if it gets too hot.

Title: Re: How hot should an Onix get?
Post by: Trytoofish on May 15, 2015, 06:57:56 AM

My Onix also runs too warm for my liking .  It makes me wonder how it will handle the July heat.

Title: Re: How hot should an Onix get?
Post by: N9Phil on May 15, 2015, 04:27:03 PM

There is a big heat sink on the back to dissipate the heat.  It is a computer so to speak. a Laptop will get pretty hot and the more things that you have it do the hotter it will get.  As for me, I won't give it up to go back to a less powerful unit just because it gets hot.

Title: Re: How hot should an Onix get?
Post by: RonnieB on May 30, 2015, 02:36:49 PM

I heard that Phil. If mine melts down tomorrow, I'm getting another one!  :D
But I am going to build a visor for it. I saw where someone actually took a small plastic garbage can and cut it in half.   

Title: Re: How hot should an Onix get?
Post by: N9Phil on May 30, 2015, 06:42:47 PM

When you get it made, take a picture and post it so we can all see.   That might also help see the screen better on a bright day.   The first time I took the Onix out I was not impressed with the 360 picture.   It was no where near as bright as when using the 1198.  As I was on my way home I realized what the problem was,  I had my sun glasses on.  :) Memory. ::)

Title: Re: How hot should an Onix get?
Post by: RonnieB on May 30, 2015, 09:51:41 PM

Check out this post on here - "Anti-Glare shield on the cheap" I might try it when I get home!  I would paint the exterior white and the interior flat black. Maybe drill some holes for cooling.

I bought some prescription Costa sunglasses. I can't see the screen with them or without them.  8) I have a pair of cheaters in one hand and sunglasses in the other :-\
 
I am waiting for someone to invent a computer screen that will correct the screen for your vision so you don't have to wear glasses.  ;D