Open Device Lab

What is a device lab?

Since more people access websites on their phones every day, testing websites on different devices isn’t really an option anymore, it’s a necessity. However, this comes with a problem: there are a lot of devices.

Why have a device lab?

Testing websites across different platforms and devices helps ensure the sites are accessible and functional, no matter how people access them. With the growing number of devices and form factors, it can be challenging and costly to maintain an up-to-date collection for testing. That’s where the device lab comes in.

Who can use the lab?

The lab is open to anyone who needs it to test their web projects: students, developers, startups, you name it. All you need to do is get in touch with us and schedule a time to come in.

Check out the devices we currently have.

Book the device lab!
Ottawa Open Device Lab list of devices
Manufacturer Model OS Version Screen Resolution Contributor
Asus Nexus 7 Android 4.4 (KitKat) 1280 x 800 pixels (~216 ppi density) Alan Zebchuk
Samsung Galaxy I896 Android 2.2 (Froyo) 800 x 400 pixels (~233 ppi density) bv02
Blackberry 9700 6.0 360 x 480 pixels (~246 ppi density) bv02
Blackberry 9000 5.0 320 x 480 pixels (~222 ppi density) bv02
LG LG-E900h Windows Phone 7 480 x 800 pixels (~246 ppi density) bv02
Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P7510 Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) 800 x 1280 pixels (~149 ppi density) bv02
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a Android 1.6 (Donut) 480 x 854 pixels (~245 ppi density) bv02
Blackberry Playbook OS2 600 x 1024 pixels (~170 ppi density) bv02
Apple iPhone 3G iOS5 480 x 320 pixels (~163 ppi density) bv02
Apple iPhone 3GS iOS5 320 x 480 pixels (~165 ppi density) bv02
HTC Raider 4G Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) 540 x 960 pixels (~245 ppi density) Rogers
Samsung Focus Microsoft Windows Phone 7 480 x 800 pixels (~233 ppi density) Rogers
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) 480 x 854 pixels (~233 ppi density) Rogers
Apple iPhone 4 iOS 6.1.3 640 x 960 pixels (~330 ppi density) @svinkle
Apple iPad 2 (GSM) iOS 6.1.2 1024 x 768 pixels (~132 ppi density) bv02
Blackberry 8900 4.6 480 x 360 pixels (~250 ppi density) bv02
Sony PRS-T1 eReader N/A 600 x 800 pixels (16 level grayscale) Ottawa Public Library
Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader Pro N/A 5" ePaper Display Ottawa Public Library
Pandigital 7 Color Multimedia eReader N/A 7" Colour LCD Display Ottawa Public Library
Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 768 x 1280 pixels (~332 ppi density) bv02
Amazon Kindle Fire (1st Gen.) 6.3.2 1024 x 600 pixels (~169 ppi density) bv02
Microsoft Surface RT Windows RT 1366 x 768 (~148 ppi density) bv02
Blackberry Curve 9360 7.1 480 x 360 (~246 ppi density) Blackberry
Blackberry Curve 9320 7.1 320 x 240 (~164 ppi density) Blackberry, Miko Consultants
Blackberry Bold 9790 7.1 480 x 360 (~245 ppi density) Blackberry
Blackberry Bold 9900 7.1 640 x 480 (~286 ppi density) Blackberry
Blackberry Curve 9300 6.0 320 x 240 (~167 ppi density) Blackberry
Other device labs

Since more people access websites on their phones every day, testing websites on different devices isn’t really an option anymore, it’s a necessity. However, this comes with a problem: there are a lot of devices.

How you can help

Testing websites across different platforms and devices helps ensure the sites are accessible and functional, no matter how people access them. With the growing number of devices and form factors, it can be challenging and costly to maintain an up-to-date collection for testing. That’s where the device lab comes in.

Device wish list

The lab is open to anyone who needs it to test their web projects: students, developers, startups, you name it. All you need to do is get in touch with us and schedule a time to come in.

Book the device lab!

Use the form below to book a time slot for you or your team to use the lab.