Just a simple poll to see how many have the standard screen, the hi res, and the hi res & matte option.
Thanks,
James
Thanks,
James
I got the Hi-Res Glossy and there is no way I would EVER EVER EVER get the glossy screen again.
It is terribly, it gets dirtier, etc.
Pass on it, you will be glad you did.
Also, DEFINITELY get the high red display. It makes the computer twice as usable.
Do you need it? Probably not, although it's nice to have. If you do all of your work on an external monitor then I wouldn't see it as a necessity. If you don't feel cramped on your current machine then go with the standard display. Personally, I went for the Hi-Res as the extra pixels are nice to have and I don't work on an external monitor but it's your call.
Here's an image that shows the difference between the two, it's nothing major:
That is EXACTLY what I was looking for to help me make my decision. The difference is underwhelming to say the least. Definitely noticeable but like you said nothing major. In that case, If apple lets me change to that, I may go for it, but if not, it doesn't look like I'm losing out.
That is EXACTLY what I was looking for to help me make my decision. The difference is underwhelming to say the least. Definitely noticeable but like you said nothing major. In that case, If apple lets me change to that, I may go for it, but if not, it doesn't look like I'm losing out.
That is EXACTLY what I was looking for to help me make my decision. The difference is underwhelming to say the least. Definitely noticeable but like you said nothing major. In that case, If apple lets me change to that, I may go for it, but if not, it doesn't look like I'm losing out.
1440x900 glossy, here.
I was going to get the 1680x1050 glossy, but... unfortunately, the Apple Store didn't stock those. Not a huge loss, really - 1440x900 is still an upgrade over 1024x768!
(Sure, I could've ordered online, but I much prefer to pick up such things in person. Besides, living close to Delaware, I just drove down there and got the machine instead - no sales tax is great.)
I got the Hi-Res Glossy and there is no way I would EVER EVER EVER get the glossy screen again.
It is terribly, it gets dirtier, etc.
Pass on it, you will be glad you did.
Also, DEFINITELY get the high res display. It makes the computer twice as usable.
I got the Hi-Res Glossy and there is no way I would EVER EVER EVER get the glossy screen again.
It is terribly, it gets dirtier, etc.
Pass on it, you will be glad you did.
Also, DEFINITELY get the high res display. It makes the computer twice as usable.
For much of the work I do I could not trust the HR Matte display. The colors are always slightly off, like you are wearing sunglasses at the world all the time...
While technically correct, you missed the point. Two displays in exactly the same situation would get the same dirt on them, but the matte screen would show it a lot less.As for it getting dirty, how would one display get any more/less dirty than the other. I have found the glass on mine to be very easy to clean.
Finally, I think people should be wary of your advice since you said you edited your post for spelling but left this in: "It is terribly"
it may get dirtier, but it's much easier to clean than a matte screen. or at least, that's my experience. (I have a glossy right now and I love it, although mine is 17" so i can't speak about resolution differences)
That is EXACTLY what I was looking for to help me make my decision. The difference is underwhelming to say the least. Definitely noticeable but like you said nothing major. In that case, If apple lets me change to that, I may go for it, but if not, it doesn't look like I'm losing out.