Darn!!! i wanted to buy a new MacBook Pro today but..

[JCastro]

I completely disagree. I have yet to see proof that it will NEVER be an option EVER again EVER.

They brought it back to the 17". I think it is just a matter of time before they bring it back to the 15" too.

For like $200, you can get it converted to matte through the TechRestore folks.

I was going to recommend that as well...

Why is everyone against glossy? I think the colors are brighter and fuller, and the screen is easier to clean?

I really like mine too. I had a glossy PC and didn't really like it. Then I got a matte MBP and it was ok. When the new MBP's came out I loved it so much I sold my old one and got the new one. I still love and don't find the glare is all that distracting.

 

[Tallest Skil]

Why is everyone against glossy? I think the colors are brighter and fuller...

And that's why. Professionals need color accuracy.

 

[MegawattMedia]

Why is everyone against glossy? I think the colors are brighter and fuller, and the screen is easier to clean?

Win - Win situation?

Most graphic designers and video professionals prefer a matte screen to have colors displayed to represent industry standards. A glossy screen can distort the image viewed and is more affected by ambient light.

While black on a glossy screen may LOOK deep and rich on your particular laptop, in actuality it may be a little washed out compared to industry standards.

In Final Cut Pro we use a waveform monitor to measure the IRE levels of our colors, and most professionals should be checking their video on a properly calibrated broadcast monitor. However, if it is possible to have a laptop that more closely displays accurate colors, I would choose that option.

Apple knows this, and wants to squeeze a few more bucks out of us for the 17" model with a 1920 x 1200 display and a matte screen.

 

[n0d3]

And matte screens are easier to calibrate as well, glossy ones fool the hardware due to the reflections.

 

[Kronie]

Glossy screens calibrate just fine. I have never, ever had a problem calibrating my laptop. I have a glossy Macbook Pro and 22" matte monitor and after calibrating they look identical...... One has reflections, guess which one?

Its also not a glossy screen that distorts the light and colors its the panel, the TN Panel. Apple's new 24" iMac? Obviously designed for the pros, right? Glossy, with an IPS Panel.

 

[miles01110]

What doyou know, this is turning into another matte vs. glossy debate.

 

[alphaod]

Glossy screens calibrate just fine. I have never, ever had a problem calibrating my laptop. I have a glossy Macbook Pro and 22" matte monitor and after calibrating they look identical...... One has reflections, guess which one?

Its also not a glossy screen that distorts the light and colors its the panel, the TN Panel. Apple's new 24" iMac? Obviously designed for the pros, right? Glossy, with an IPS Panel.

You know the iMac is a consumer computer right?

 

[Kronie]

Technically everyone is a consumer, right?

 

[///M5]

What doyou know, this is turning into another matte vs. glossy debate.

Dude, collecting those links must of taken ages, get a life!

just jk, I personally wouldn't mind another thread, such threads are fun to read!

Matte is better than glossy. Matte is the best. Glossy sucks. Matte FTW!

 

[J&JPolangin]

I bet at wwdc the 13" now that it also has the unibody will be called a "macbook pro" it only makes sense. lol

since they are working on a cheaper line of consumer laptops/desktops.

...so with a 13" "Macbook Pro" will they add firewire back

I have an iMac and I don't mind the glossy screen on it but I prefer matte screens on my portables that get used outside, near windows or even in semi-finished buildings (all work related)... I guess my home office is easier to control the light levels around the iMac.

 

[appleguy123]

For like $200, you can get it converted to matte through the TechRestore folks.

for about 5 you could use sand paper
dont really do that

 

[iHateMacs]

My PBG4 is matte, my MBP is glossy. The MBP looks much nicer. Maybe for certain tasks Matte might have advantages, but or the majority glossy would be preferred.

I don't think anyone who posts on this forum could be classed as the majority. People here know too much.

 

[J&JPolangin]

My PBG4 is matte, my MBP is glossy. The MBP looks much nicer. Maybe for certain tasks Matte might have advantages, but or the majority glossy would be preferred.

I don't think anyone who posts on this forum could be classed as the majority. People here know too much.

...nice screen name with the collection you have

 

[harcosparky]

Why is everyone against glossy? I think the colors are brighter and fuller, and the screen is easier to clean?

Win - Win situation?

People naturally resist change. When I bought the 24" iMac it was at first, noticeably different. I have since adapted to it and in fact I find the glossy screen to be more 'realistic'.


If you ask me, the matte screen display 'mute' the colors a bit.

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

No. We. Don't. Need. Another. Matte. Vs. Glossy. Thread.

Ever.