>is it ok to use outside? sorry to belabor the point. I have a Treo >270 that is unusable outside. > >It's my primary reason to switch and I dont want to go from frying pan to fire David, I did a little toying with the contrast and tried it in the low sun of the northeast US today. It was actually rather good in the midday light. I don't think you should let it stop you from getting the phone. It hasn't been really bright here for about a week so I haven't been able to test it in a really sunny environment, but I think you'll be happy with the display in all but the very brightest conditions. best-- Rob