glossy to anti-glare

It is not going to be cheap at all.

Have you tried any of the screen films?

mulo said:

that much I figured..

no please enlighten me

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I haven't used any films either - I like the glossy.

and d**n your quick!

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Why, yes, I am.

taddaaaaa. here are some options:

http://www.macyourself.com/2009/08/...books-screen-from-glossy-to-anti-glare-matte/

-> Also, if you do get a matte film, I'd go with a Power Support. I used a Power Support matte screen protector on my iPhone 3G and it really wasn't too bad

I've always preferred the glossy screen, I've never had any of these mega glare problems other people talk about. I take mine to school and even use it outside. Anywho, it'll there are films that act like screen protectors which also reduce glare, I would look into those maybe.

MoLiva said:

I've always preferred the glossy screen, I've never had any of these mega glare problems other people talk about. I take mine to school and even use it outside.

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Your machine must be quite the anomaly. In my experience, glossy screens make better mirrors than displays.

You just need to change out the LCD panel to an anti-glare matte panel.

Post your serial number and I'll give you the part number and a link to get it from.

Merkava_4 said:

You just need to change out the LCD panel to an anti-glare matte panel.

Post your serial number and I'll give you the part number and a link to get it from.

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Why not just post the link, so they can search for themselves, rather than posting their serial number in an open forum?

GGJstudios said:

Why not just post the link, so they can search for themselves, rather than posting their serial number in an open forum?

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What's the big deal about a serial number? I never did understand that.

Merkava_4 said:

What's the big deal about a serial number? I never did understand that.

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Some people care about their privacy. What's the big deal about requiring it?

GGJstudios said:

Some people care about their privacy. What's the big deal about requiring it?

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How much privacy do you lose by posting the serial number to your computer?

I'm asking a serious question; I'm not trying to be a jerk.

Merkava_4 said:

How much privacy do you lose by posting the serial number to your computer?

I'm asking a serious question; I'm not trying to be a jerk.

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Why are you so focused on getting the OP's serial number? You don't need it to help them.

GGJstudios said:

Why are you so focused on getting the OP's serial number? You don't need it to help them.

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Because rather than asking him/her to list all the specs so that I can get the part number of
the LCD, I can just run the serial number through PowerbookMedic and get the specs that way.

The original intention was to just save the OP some trouble. I'm not after his/her medical records.

Merkava_4 said:

Because rather than asking him/her to list all the specs so that I can get the part number of
the LCD, I can just run the serial number through PowerbookMedic and get the specs that way.

The original intention was to just save the OP some trouble. I'm not after his/her medical records.

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And the OP can do the same thing themselves, without giving you, or anyone in the forum, their serial number.

http://www.powerbookmedic.com/identify-mac-serial.php

looks like everyone starts regretting getting glossy after buying it.

but just buy one of those cheap antiglare films from amazon, or for few dollars on ebay.

GGJstudios said:

And the OP can do the same thing themselves, without giving you, or anyone in the forum, their serial number.

http://www.powerbookmedic.com/identify-mac-serial.php

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You never did answer my original question: What personal information can be obtained from the serial number other than the computer's specifications and the purchase date?

you cant just "swap" screens. the topcases and displays are both different on the matte vs glossy models. the BT board and cable etc are in the topcase near the optical drive on the matte ones...

also, its generally not a good idea to post serial numbers because fraudulent warranty claims could be made by less than scrupulous shop employees or some other such thing. its probably not an issue, but why risk it? just PM your serial to the person rather than posting it in the open

DesmoPilot said:

Your machine must be quite the anomaly. In my experience, glossy screens make better mirrors than displays.

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lol. have to agree with you. no wonder girls love using them outside at my school...showing off their legs and mbp...gossssh they're just staring at themselves!! us guys should do that too, see how much attention we'll get

My Early 2008 MBP was a custom ordered one b/c of wanting the anti-glare screen, and my current 2010 MBP has the glossy screen. I actually haven't noticed tons of difference using the glossy - and I thought I would hate the glossy at first.

Have you tried things like changing the display brightness to counter the glare? I've found that to be pretty effective for me.

mulo said:

well yes but that kind of defeats the purpose of having a MBP, eats my battery in no time.

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I know it's not ideal, but in a pinch sometimes it helps out.

Once I went to an anti glare screen, I'll never go back to glossy. so much easier on the eyes.