Reaching the screen is only half the challenge — you also need to be able to read it.
- Glare from sun or overhead lights can wash out screens entirely
- Frost and fog build up on screens in cold weather, especially at night
- Viewing angle — a screen angled slightly downward is much easier to read from standing and seated positions
- High-contrast text is essential for people with low vision and for reading in any light level
- Font size should be large enough to read without leaning in close
At very low temperatures, screen brightness can drop and touch sensitivity can fail — especially with gloved hands. Screens that respond to gloved touch, or offer alternative input methods, are significantly more usable in cold climates.