Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
[363 byte] By [SuperNYK992] at [2007-11-11 13:59:02] 
I am close to purchasing a 15 inch Macbook Pro..I have seen both glossy and glare resistant screens and when ordering online i am prompted with a choice. in my trips to the apple store i have been leaning to the Normal screen. i think it looks more classy, but i want to know what you think? is there one that is outright better, or is it just a personal choice?
# 1 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
if you are using this outdoors with sun and really bright lighting all the time..then get matte...if not get glossy...it makes movies shine!Eric Lewis at 2007-11-15 17:56:54 >
# 2 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
if you are using this outdoors with sun and really bright lighting all the time..then get matte...if not get glossy...it makes movies shine!which one do you think is overall better for viewing in normal lighting? glossy? yes but it looks cheap and gets smeared in fingerprints
SuperNYK992 at 2007-11-15 17:57:53 >
# 3 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
Video of Both Glossy and Matte ( http://youtube.com/watch?v=2TY3LOi7fLM)See if that helps...try searching google
i personally like the glossy better!
Eric Lewis at 2007-11-15 17:58:52 >
# 4 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
After using a matte screen on my iBook for about 3 years then switching to a glossy screen on my MacBook, I have to say I much prefer the glossy screen. It's much easier on my eyes and has better colour, IMO.jedk at 2007-11-15 17:59:57 >
# 5 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
I prefer matte, but you should go to the nearest apple store and see for yourself. We all have our reasons.JMG at 2007-11-15 18:00:55 >
# 6 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
I prefer matte, but you should go to the nearest apple store and see for yourself. We all have our reasons.I wholly agree.
LukeA at 2007-11-15 18:01:54 >
# 7 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
It's a personal choice and it really depends on the lighting of your environment.Kristiano at 2007-11-15 18:02:58 >
# 8 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
I don't know if it's the same type of Matte as on the Mac Book, but I really like the matte finish on my thinkpad works great in all lighting conditions for me.Nickster at 2007-11-15 18:04:02 >
# 9 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
have u looked at an apple store...tryed them out for a while...or did u see someone with one and then you could ask if they like the glossy or why they like the matte...thats how i got my first ipod...in 2001 i was wondering certain things and asked someone who had an ipod...if u dont ask u dont get!1
Eric Lewis at 2007-11-15 18:04:58 >
# 10 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
have u looked at an apple store...tryed them out for a while...or did u see someone with one and then you could ask if they like the glossy or why they like the matte...thats how i got my first ipod...in 2001 i was wondering certain things and asked someone who had an ipod...if u dont ask u dont get!1
ive already been to the apple store. I've seen a friends macbook.
Mine problably would be mostly used indoors and in a car, with occasional outside use, as well as trips to panera bread. so do you think glossy would be the way to go? im scared about fingerprints getting all over it.
SuperNYK992 at 2007-11-15 18:05:59 >
# 11 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
I have a glossy screen on my notebook and I love it, my dad has a matte finish and the colors just aren't the same. I don't have to many problems with fingerprints, but I try to avoid touching the screen at all times. The only thing that I have noticed is the dust it does seem slightly more visible with this glossy screen, but only at odd angles, and especially when the sreen is black.
bootsie at 2007-11-15 18:07:08 >
# 12 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
ive already been to the apple store. I've seen a friends macbook. Mine problably would be mostly used indoors and in a car, with occasional outside use, as well as trips to panera bread. so do you think glossy would be the way to go? im scared about fingerprints getting all over it.
Car = outside. Unless u have an enclosed van.
bobb-mini at 2007-11-15 18:08:06 >
# 13 Re: Macbook Pro: Glossy Screen or Normal "Glare Resistant" Screen?
Now, this isn't an Apple screen, but I assume it has similar conditions-My sister has a 15" Sony LCD on her PC, with a matte screen. My parents have a 17" Sony LCD on their PC, with a glossy screen. The colour on the glossy screen is much nicer, but it's terrible to clean. They use theirs near the window, so on their CRT there was always a glare, but none on the new LCD.
pohatu771 at 2007-11-15 18:09:01 >
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