Glossy vs. Matte

[paintballswimgu]

which screen is better for the 15 in. I'm leaning towards the glossy but i'm worried that i will have problems with glare, that i wouldn't have on the other one. Any views on this?

 

[kgeier82]

i have the glossy, and wont go back.

ever.

i even bought a glossy 22"er. People say the matte is better for photo editing, more true color rep or something. but i have no problem using photoshop on mine, i love it.

now the dust thats gathering and having a party inside my mbp LCD, thats something else for apple to fix

 

[paintballswimgu]

so you don't ever have problems with the glare?

 

[Stretch]

Your best bet would be to go to an Apple store, and look at the two models side-by-side, and see which you prefer more. Some people like the glossy better, others like the matte better.

 

[todd51]

I like glossy, the only time I ever had a glare problem was when I was outside, but then again, I don't keep my Mac near a window either.

 

[iKitten]

There was a bit of debate in this thread:
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64824

 

[D3v1L80Y]

There was a bit of debate in this thread:
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64824

and this one, and this one, and this one, and this one, and this one, etc.


http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53247
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58807
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47141
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44556
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42437
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38474
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35062

 

[NJRonbo]

Just go glossy.

The display is far more vibrant over the matte version
and there are absolutely no glare problems.

 

[MXER514]

Go with the Matte if you will spending a lot of time outdoors or near windows with your laptop. I got the Matte with mine and could not be happier. I went and looked around my house where I would primarily be using my laptop and just could not have gone with the glossy. The glare would have been horrible.

 

[kgeier82]

Go with the Matte if you will spending a lot of time outdoors or near windows with your laptop. I got the Matte with mine and could not be happier. I went and looked around my house where I would primarily be using my laptop and just could not have gone with the glossy. The glare would have been horrible.

either screen sucks outdoors, so i dont really see it being a gloss/matte debate there.

ive had both outside, and they are both worthless, just like most other laptops.

the gloss is no where near as "glary" as i thought it would be, it was the best choice for me, and what most people want in a resell from what ive found.

 

[MXER514]

either screen sucks outdoors, so i dont really see it being a gloss/matte debate there.

ive had both outside, and they are both worthless, just like most other laptops.

the gloss is no where near as "glary" as i thought it would be, it was the best choice for me, and what most people want in a resell from what ive found.

Dude what are you talking about? The matte screen dominates outdoors. I use mine all the time with no problems.

 

[kgeier82]

Dude what are you talking about? The matte screen dominates outdoors. I use mine all the time with no problems.

maybe not while the sun was out then


yes, its better than the glossy outside, but they both are not great.

 

[IAmBen]

I think the colors are much more vibrant with the glossy and I would think this translates into a better gaming experience (if you game).

Ultimately though, it comes down to personal preference and you really have to see it yourself, it's not a clear glossy is better or matte is better. When I bought my MBP I like the glossy but my dad thought the Matte was better.

 

[adler]

There are so many topics about this, but i understand. I'm in the same boat. I personally would like matte, because thats what i'm used to with my normal 19" widescreen. So when I get my MBP in a month and a bit, i'm going to stay with the matte theme. Still unsure and need to do some major comparrisons side by side.

 

[core20]

glossy has nice colors, true colors matte, if you don't use photoshop or advanced imaging then get glossy, you will not be dissapointed.

 

[adler]

See, but what if you use photoshop and Illustrator and you want your true colours, so you go matte... BUT... you also use (well for me now it's Premiere Pro, and After Effects)... soon to be FCS.... Then you'd want the glossy, for deeper colours, better looking video, would you not? So then what do you do...

Thats where I stand in the middle.

 

[D3v1L80Y]

See, but what if you use photoshop and Illustrator and you want your true colours, so you go matte... BUT... you also use (well for me now it's Premiere Pro, and After Effects)... soon to be FCS.... Then you'd want the glossy, for deeper colours, better looking video, would you not? So then what do you do...

Thats where I stand in the middle.

You are still going to need to worry about color correction and proper display of color with video if you are using After Effects, Premiere, or some other editing software for video. If you are in any sort of field where color is key (Video or Graphics) then the matte is a better choice.

 

[adler]

Yea I was leaning that way anyways. Thanks

 

[JaredXM]

I was told that matte's easier on the eyes if you are staring at your computer for long periods of time. Any truth in this?

 

[meatus]

Well I ordered my new 15" MBP yesterday. I went with the glossy. I went to CompUSA and looked and decided on the glossy. When I went to place my order though it changed the shipping estimation date to 3 to 5 days instead of 1 to 3 if I stayed with the matte. It was almost enough for me to stay with the matte since I'm so freaking excited to get it. This is my first Mac and I feel like I'm 7 again waiting for Christmas morning to see what Santa left me haha.

Just curious does anyone know where they ship from and if the estimations are pretty accurate that Apple gave me? I know it's been covered in some other forums but it's seemed the answers have varied quite a bit and most of them haven't been recent orders (being last year or older).

Anyways I'm stoked!!!! If it were coming tomorrow it wouldn't be soon enough haha.