Always brought glossy would I regret buying matte..

daimbert · daimbert #1 (**permalink**)

08-29-2011, 11:08 PM

Hello everyone,

My last three macs have all been with the glossy screen. I'm a teacher and my laptop is my main computer at school and at home. I mostly use my computer for office suite, logic, garage band, web browsing and some movie viewing. I honestly never had major issues with the glossy screen, I am mostly in doors and I have found that when I do have glare, a little tilt of the screen usually resolves the issue.

But I am curious, I did go to the mac store and it looked good. I don't notice the huge difference in contrast and color depth and to be honest liked it. There both good just different like a granny smith and a golden delicious

Few questions?
1. Are matte screen more fragile than the glass version?

2. Should I just get glossy and add the matte film?

3. How many people who have had glossy and gone matte regretted it?

4. Should I just go matte and don't go back?

Thanks

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

08-29-2011, 11:11 PM

Matte screens on 15" MacBook Pros will cost you an extra $150.00 (which does include the hi-res display)...still interested?

- Nick

daimbert · daimbert #3 (**permalink**)

08-29-2011, 11:21 PM

Forgot to mention I am considering the hires anyway, its just getting the glossy versus the matte.

bobtomay · bobtomay #4 (**permalink**)

08-30-2011, 06:27 AM

As one that is extremely sensitive to the glare issue of glossy displays - I just bought the first gloss screen I've owned (TV or computer monitor) in well over 15 years - and there has been a ton of them during that time...

Exactly why would you even consider paying an up charge for the matte display if you have no issue with the glossy display? Guess I don't understand why this is even a question.

BrianLachoreVPI · BrianLachoreVPI #5 (**permalink**)

08-30-2011, 08:34 AM

1. I don't think so
2. No
3. Who knows but I can't think of reading any posts saying so
4. Yes

It's obviously a personal preference - but if you like the matte - get it. I know I can't imagine using a glossy near a window or on a plane - the matte is a great all around display.

Deckyon · Deckyon #6 (**permalink**)

08-30-2011, 09:27 AM

Here's the thing. I bought the glossy to a. save the extra money and b. I could get a high-quality screen protector with a matte finish. (I have to dig the web addy out, but I had one on a different PC.) and since it was removeable, I would not be stuck with one or the other.

I am glad I went with the Glossy. 99.9999% of my use is indoors so reflections are nominal. It is bright, clear and just looks nice.

daimbert #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Posts: 25	08-29-2011, 11:08 PM Hello everyone, My last three macs have all been with the glossy screen. I'm a teacher and my laptop is my main computer at school and at home. I mostly use my computer for office suite, logic, garage band, web browsing and some movie viewing. I honestly never had major issues with the glossy screen, I am mostly in doors and I have found that when I do have glare, a little tilt of the screen usually resolves the issue. But I am curious, I did go to the mac store and it looked good. I don't notice the huge difference in contrast and color depth and to be honest liked it. There both good just different like a granny smith and a golden delicious Few questions? 1. Are matte screen more fragile than the glass version? 2. Should I just get glossy and add the matte film? 3. How many people who have had glossy and gone matte regretted it? 4. Should I just go matte and don't go back? Thanks Last edited by daimbert; 08-29-2011 at 11:20 PM.
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pigoo3 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 20, 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 20,300 Mac Specs: 13" MB 2.4ghz, 2gig ram, OS 10.7.4	08-29-2011, 11:11 PM Matte screens on 15" MacBook Pros will cost you an extra $150.00 (which does include the hi-res display)...still interested? - Nick - Computer slow, too many "beachballs", read this: Beachballs - Computer seems slower than it used to? Read this for some speedup tips: Speedup - Almost full hard drive? Some solutions. Out of Space - Apple Battery Info. Battery
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bobtomay #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,796 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	08-30-2011, 06:27 AM As one that is extremely sensitive to the glare issue of glossy displays - I just bought the first gloss screen I've owned (TV or computer monitor) in well over 15 years - and there has been a ton of them during that time... Exactly why would you even consider paying an up charge for the matte display if you have no issue with the glossy display? Guess I don't understand why this is even a question. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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BrianLachoreVPI #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 24, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,742 Mac Specs: March 2011 15" MBP 2.3GHz i7 Quad Core 8GB Ram \| Mid 2011 27" iMac 3.4 GHz i7 16 GB RAM 2 TB HDD	08-30-2011, 08:34 AM 1. I don't think so 2. No 3. Who knows but I can't think of reading any posts saying so 4. Yes It's obviously a personal preference - but if you like the matte - get it. I know I can't imagine using a glossy near a window or on a plane - the matte is a great all around display. Community Guidelines
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Deckyon #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 06, 2011 Location: Louisville, KY - USA Posts: 1,232 Mac Specs: MBP 17" 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Quad-Core i7, 8GB RAM, MacMini 2011, 2.7GHz Intel Dual-Core i7, 8GB RAM	08-30-2011, 09:27 AM Here's the thing. I bought the glossy to a. save the extra money and b. I could get a high-quality screen protector with a matte finish. (I have to dig the web addy out, but I had one on a different PC.) and since it was removeable, I would not be stuck with one or the other. I am glad I went with the Glossy. 99.9999% of my use is indoors so reflections are nominal. It is bright, clear and just looks nice. MBP 17" 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Quad-Core i7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6750M 1GB RAM MacMini 2011, 2.7GHz Intel Dual-Core i7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6630M 256MB RAM iPhone 4S 64GB, iPad Gen3 32GB WiFi, iPod Nano Gen6 8GB, Apple TV Gen2
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