So, theres been a few people that have showed lux readings based on the light sensors in mobile devices. I have tried a few, and my results have been disappointing.
The devices I will test today include the HTC Inspire 4g, Samsung SideKick 4g, HTC G1, and an iPod Touch 2g.
A disclaimer: I have NOT tried this on my G1 or iPod yet. These results will be news to me also.
So here goes. The software for Android based will be Lux Meter
Lux [tf-r2] | Lux [Energizer 1w] | Max Lux | |
HTC Inspire 4g | 10,240 | 10,240 | 10,240 |
SideKick 4g | 15,000 | 15,000 | 120,000 |
HTC G1 | ? | ? | ? |
iPod Touch 2g | ? | ? | ? |
note: max lux recorded at arms length
So far, if just reading from my newest device, Inspire 4g, I can see them both maxing out the sensor.
Reading from my SideKick 4g, this is where i get skeptical. It goes from 6.0 lux, jumps to 5,000 lux, then 9,000, then maxes out at 15,000 lux
my g1 is packe away (moving) so i cant get it right this min. my ipod touch is saying its disabled connect to itunes. i connect it and it says its locked type password on device... the number pad isnt showing up to type it in..... fn technology
ill get the rest tested tomorrow, hopefully. in the process of moving, cleaning, painting and moving the stuff out of the new house. and working (insert tired as @#%^ smiley here, cus i cant find it)
im really hoping to test the g1 and iPod tomorrow. I would really like to have a reliable way to check elitive brightness at home with out spending any more $. my money says that either the iPod or G1 will give me better results. HTC seems to go backward on certain hardware, as long as it "works" its good for them.
edit: found the g1. flashed back to factory rom before storage, have to root and flash CM. FINALLY got the ipod to function. had to do a full reset. yay. ooh well, waiting on slow wifi to load store and get an app