Hey everyone, I am somewhat new to the Arduino platform and I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on the pro's and con's of these two displays. I have these two available for the same price and want to purchase one, but I would like to make an informed decision. I guess my question is: which LCD would be best for a beginner? I know they both have different capabilities but would my best option be to purchase the Nokia because in theory it can display the same information as the 16x2?
Specs:
I have an Arduino Uno R3 and accessories (breadboard jumpers LEDS ect)
Sorry if I'm a 'Noob' or whatever Just trying to gain insight from people with actual experience with display modules.
odin117:
my best option be to purchase the Nokia because in theory it can display the same information as the 16x2?
In fact it can display a lot more than a 16x2. It can display SIX lines of data, with a minimum of 12 characters, and even has a graphics ability - although I don't think that is something you would want to write home to your mother about.
I believe a 16x2 is easier to use but, if you get serious about displaying information, you will quickly tire of it. In that event, I submit that you might as well opt for the 5110 from the start. They are only a couple of dollars or so anyway, so changing your mind is hardly a disaster.
The "standard" library is the PCD8544, but I think the Henning Karlsen library will be a better bet as not all 5110 are the same and I believe the latter will be easier to use with different pin calls.
The blue backlight is useless and you can read the display with it turned off. White backlights are quite satisfactory but I usually have that turned off too. The 16x2s typically bigger and brighter characters but I still prefer the 5110.
Just trying to gain insight from people with actual experience with display modules. 
) for! That Nokia just looks to cool to pass up! Thanks Nick!