MacBook Pro - Glossy vs. Matte

paintballswimgu · paintballswimgu #1 (**permalink**)

06-10-2007, 07:15 PM

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 · kgeier82 #2 (**permalink**)

06-10-2007, 07:41 PM

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 · paintballswimgu #3 (**permalink**)

06-10-2007, 08:10 PM

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

Stretch · Stretch #4 (**permalink**)

06-10-2007, 08:12 PM

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 · todd51 #5 (**permalink**)

06-10-2007, 11:52 PM

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 · iKitten #6 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 12:06 AM

There was a bit of debate in this thread:
Glossy or Matte : New Macbook Pro ?

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #7 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iKitten

There was a bit of debate in this thread:
Glossy or Matte : New Macbook Pro ?

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

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Glossy or Not
Rants/Raves, Pros+ Cons about Matte V.S. Glossy Screen???
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NJRonbo · NJRonbo #8 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 08:16 AM

Just go glossy.

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

MXER514 · MXER514 #9 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 10:01 AM

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 · kgeier82 #10 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · MXER514 #11 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgeier82

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 · kgeier82 #12 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MXER514

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 · IAmBen #13 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 04:38 PM

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 · adler #14 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 06:38 PM

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 · core20 #15 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 07:13 PM

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

kgeier82 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 01, 2006 Posts: 1,495 Mac Specs: MBP 2.4/2GB/200HD/256 8600gt	06-10-2007, 07:41 PM 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 2.4ghz Unibody \| Hitachi 320GB 7200 \| 256MB 9600gt
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Member Since: Jan 13, 2007 Location: Central New York Posts: 4,614 Mac Specs: 15in i7 MacBook Pro, 8GB RAM, 60GB SSD, 500GB HD	06-10-2007, 08:12 PM 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. Blog and Photo Gallery: http://philolin.me/ Currently running OS X 10.8.2
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paintballswimgu #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 15, 2007 Posts: 30 Mac Specs: 2.2ghz macbook pro	06-10-2007, 07:15 PM 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?
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todd51 #5 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-10-2007, 11:52 PM 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.
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NJRonbo #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 11, 2007 Posts: 69	06-11-2007, 08:16 AM Just go glossy. The display is far more vibrant over the matte version and there are absolutely no glare problems.
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MXER514 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 26, 2007 Posts: 25 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 15" 2.4 Ghz 2GB RAM	06-11-2007, 10:01 AM 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.
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IAmBen #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 07, 2007 Posts: 84	06-11-2007, 04:38 PM 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.
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adler #14 (permalink)
Member Since: May 13, 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 119 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 2.4 GHz, 160 GB at 7200rpms 4GB ram...iPhone 3G	06-11-2007, 06:38 PM 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.
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core20 #15 (permalink)
Member Since: May 06, 2007 Posts: 178 Mac Specs: Mac Book Pro 17" 2GB Ram, Intel Core Duo	06-11-2007, 07:13 PM glossy has nice colors, true colors matte, if you don't use photoshop or advanced imaging then get glossy, you will not be dissapointed.
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