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Black Trim for Display

PraisiX-windows said:
When they dim the lights in the cinema, it's to make everything less noticeable, so that you can concentrate on the movie, and the movie alone.
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Exactly!

The bezel being black makes the rest of the computer "less noticeable", obviously not invisible. It does keep your eyes more attracted to the display.

PraisiX-windows said:
When TV makers make the screen black, it's most likely because they've chosen to make the rest of the TV black..
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This is not true, at least in the TV I have.

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Cicatrix said:
i think the black bezel helps. i dont want any bezel.
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I agree that a black bezel helps and is more soothing to the eye. I also agree that it would be much better if the screen didn't have a bezel and filled the entire lid area.
 
from someone who owns both and is unbiased, black bezel is definitely better
 
oneMadRssn said:
Apple isn't stupid or uneducated, they just considered other factors that are outside of this arguement. Apple isn't known for prioritizing function over form. In fact, I would argue they prioritize form over function, but they try to keep as much function as possible; as long as it doesn't get in the way of form. So I'm sure they know that a black bezel is best, but they decided a silver bezel looks prettier (and I agree) and prettier is more important than the minor functional benefit...
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Isn't it just a matter of weight?: the MBP with a shiny screen has a black bezel to hide the frame connections. This was not possible with the MBA because glass was too heavy and therefore they where obliged to use a matte screen (without glass). There is no way of hiding the perimetric connections on a matte screen but with an applied bezel. The applied bezel needs to be thin and light on a MBA so aluminium was the most resistant and coherent finish I believe Apple could make.
 
Is the inside bezel available as a spare part without having to buy the whole display? I'd be curious to see the results of sending it out for anodizing in black, to see if it has the same problems as the black iPhone5 with easy scratching.....
 
dljeffery said:
It's called ColorWare... you can get your whole MBA custom colored (in a combination of colors of your choosing) for only $700.

http://www.colorware.com/p-250-macbook-air-13-inch.aspx

EDIT: Not really something I'd do myself, though. But I suppose it's a good way to express yourself, if you don't know what else to do with the cash.
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Wow....those really are beautiful :p Designed an all slate one which I liked :D But definitely not worth the money.
 
ColorWare appears to be a paint-type system, not anodizing. No way is it worth $700 for a painted computer..... :eek:
 
Resist said:
Because just like with most TV's, a black bezel is easier on the eyes when watching the display. It has nothing to do with the color of the rest of the computer. Think of it this way, when you're at a movie theater they dim the lights so you are more focused on the screen. It's the same reason most TV and Computer companies trim their screens in black, because it's less distracting than using lighter colors around them.
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There is now a US website for the bezel film:

http://www.precioustore.us

Unclear if it fits the 2013 Air though, it says fits all "including the recent 2012" models.
 
I like the silver bezel of my Cinema Display much more then I liked my black Dell screen. Light wallpapers and content look so much better when being surrounded by a soft silver bezel in my opinion. That's why I love the Air's bezel, fits great with my display!
 
Here you go! Cheap and effective.
 
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So how about the tons of white iPads, iPad Minis, iPhones, Galaxy S3/4 so they are all distracting?

TV's with almost zero bezel? I don't believe everyone that has one of those have it mounted against a black wall.

White iMacs, Samsung Silver ChromeBooks distracting?

Actually after some "google research" on bezel colors and eye fatigue/ strain. Since I did not find scientific proof I had to go with a majority of opinions.

Most of them stating black causes the most eye strain, a lot of people also suggested white or grey color monitor bezels.
They also pointed back to back lighting, especially monitors with black borders, helps reduce eye strain further.

Another company, Eizo, that manufactures monitors for medical and pro use state, " - Gray bezels are easier on the eyes than black bezels. - Wider viewing angle also cause less eye strain. - Adjusting brightness and color temperature helps alleviate eye strain. Generally, lower brightness and color temperature settings are, the easier monitor viewing will be on the eyes."
 
mmomega said:
So how about the tons of white iPads, iPad Minis, iPhones, Galaxy S3/4 so they are all distracting?

TV's with almost zero bezel? I don't believe everyone that has one of those have it mounted against a black wall.

White iMacs, Samsung Silver ChromeBooks distracting?

Actually after some "google research" on bezel colors and eye fatigue/ strain. Since I did not find scientific proof I had to go with a majority of opinions.

Most of them stating black causes the most eye strain, a lot of people also suggested white or grey color monitor bezels.
They also pointed back to back lighting, especially monitors with black borders, helps reduce eye strain further.

Another company, Eizo, that manufactures monitors for medical and pro use state, " - Gray bezels are easier on the eyes than black bezels. - Wider viewing angle also cause less eye strain. - Adjusting brightness and color temperature helps alleviate eye strain. Generally, lower brightness and color temperature settings are, the easier monitor viewing will be on the eyes."
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If you turn the brightness down to the point where more light is reflected/emitted from the white bezel than the screen, then the white bezel will become the more salient object; which by definition means it is distracting.

I'm really puzzled that some people find this a difficult concept to grasp.
 
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Does the precious skin have a cut out for the sensor? Read somewhere this was an issue.
 
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