is it worth the extra 400 dollars to get the 2.2ghz high end model over the 2.0ghz base model?
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Glossy vs Anti-Glare
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is it worth the extra 400 dollars to get the 2.2ghz high end model over the 2.0ghz base model?
Unless you just want a 15" for the form factor and don't really care about performance, yes.
Superior CPU (although it doesn't matter THAT much), MUCH better GPU (Biggest reason), and a slightly bigger hard drive.
Superior CPU (although it doesn't matter THAT much), MUCH better GPU (Biggest reason), and a slightly bigger hard drive.
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With the quality of the screens right now it doesn't make much difference to me. When the 15" gets an option for 1920x1200 IPS AG screen with RGB-LED backlight, I'll pay for that upgrade no matter the price.
With the quality of the screens right now it doesn't make much difference to me. When the 15" gets an option for 1920x1200 IPS AG screen with RGB-LED backlight, I'll pay for that upgrade no matter the price.
Just ordered a refurb with Anti-Glare, I am a design student though and all through my university there are flourescent lights everywhere that reflect across glossy screens.
what about when you hook up it through hdmi? does that change the resolution? i went with the 17" 1080 because i wanted the best resolution they had but still have not had a chance to hook it up to my hdmi led tv (in a year when i come home i will)
Glossy looks sexy when you work with photo....I used to have a Compaq notebook with glossy LCD I love it very much it does not bother me at all with reflections. Now I have PowerBook with matte screen...it looks ok...it will not look good with photos.
i would imagine the glossy out sells ag due to it being standard config. best buy etc don't carry ag.
It's obvious of course that Apple wants us to buy laptops and displays with glossy screens.
My question is why? They must think it's better?
You'd think it would cost more to have the glossy screen, the large piece of glass alone is costly.
My question is why? They must think it's better?
You'd think it would cost more to have the glossy screen, the large piece of glass alone is costly.
the apple website defends the use of glass on the screen as it lends structure to the screen. is this true?
Does the antiglare feel less solid than the glossy?
Does the antiglare feel less solid than the glossy?
I actually thought I would like the antiglare more than the glossy, but when I viewed them side by side...the glossy's color was way more realistic than the antiglare. Yes the AG is great if you stay outside a lot...or have a lot of sunlight in the room, but the playback of the glossy truly dominates the AG IMHO.
I like Glossy, but when I'm at school doing work outside or in the car... you can't see crap with the glossy screen lol. So I'm going to have to go with Anti-Glare screen.
I amwriting to express my personal experience. Yes i agree with most of people here that both laptops look sexy and fantastic on both screens.
But glossy is a way to go. Colors popped up pretty good! Just like the ipad. Colors amd saturations are awesome. I dont like matte just because of blacks are not that black enough and colors seem to be a bit shy to show p. just a personal opinion though. No hates or anything
But glossy is a way to go. Colors popped up pretty good! Just like the ipad. Colors amd saturations are awesome. I dont like matte just because of blacks are not that black enough and colors seem to be a bit shy to show p. just a personal opinion though. No hates or anything
The only time the AG really bugs me is when viewing anything with a lot of white (such as apple.com and macrumors). I think my next laptop will be glossy though, hell I may even sell my 2010 MBP towards a 2012 iMac.
Apple always had glossy - even back when they first came out with color montiors. Did not like them then but did not realise at the time how tiring they are ont he eyes. Now that my eyes are deteriorating I cannot work on a glossy screen for any length of time.
I think the choice largely depends on what you use the computer for: if watching movies or photos (-editing) then the colors (and glossy) will be preferable but if you do some serious work like programming, documents, spreadsheets, stock charting then you'll want an anti-glare.
You go in the mom and pop stores and you'll hardly see an anti-glare (if they've got them at all - at least here in New Zealand). If you go to the websites and look for business computers then you'll find predominantly ... anti-glare.
Anyway the poll says it all - antiglare is preferred over glossy.
I think the choice largely depends on what you use the computer for: if watching movies or photos (-editing) then the colors (and glossy) will be preferable but if you do some serious work like programming, documents, spreadsheets, stock charting then you'll want an anti-glare.
You go in the mom and pop stores and you'll hardly see an anti-glare (if they've got them at all - at least here in New Zealand). If you go to the websites and look for business computers then you'll find predominantly ... anti-glare.
Anyway the poll says it all - antiglare is preferred over glossy.
I've just received my 17" 2.2 i7 Antiglare Refurb.
I will never go back to glossy.
The supposed colour difference is negligible and I don't have to look at my hideous face all day.
I will never go back to glossy.
The supposed colour difference is negligible and I don't have to look at my hideous face all day.
Just replaced my wrecked 15" 2009 MBP with a late 2011 MBP a few days ago - high res glossy screen. There's no way I wanted to do photo assessment and editing etc on a fuzzied - err anti-glare - screen. Entirely happy with that. For me, the choice was between a normal res glossy and a high res glossy.
Though I agree the current anti-glare screens are somewhat better than they were when I bought my last MBP.
Though I agree the current anti-glare screens are somewhat better than they were when I bought my last MBP.
Personally I prefer matte, anti-glare, AG... however, everyone has their own preferences. I think there is no refuting that the glossy display "can" produce more reflections than AG in certain conditions. I don't know why people constantly argue about it, go to the store and compare. That's what I did when contemplating the purchase of a new MBP to replace my old one. If you prefer glossy, good for you.
See with me I'd be far too distracted looking at myself and I wouldn't be able to concentrate on work
. I'm kidding, but I do hate glossy displays. Even in lower lighting conditions you get reflections from the light of the display itself.It shouldn't look fuzzy. The concept of glossy looking sharper is an illusion. If too much light is getting on the screen, yes you get that stupid sparkle, but photo editing should be done in subdued lighting anyway whenever possible. The light falling on your screen messes with the perceived color. Adjusting the brightness to ambient lighting isn't in any way a complete fix.
As I said, reflections had nothing at all to do with it. It was all to do with critical decision making and assessment of photographs.
Yeah. Tried that: two stores and two Applestores. They none of them had the two I was interested in to compare side by side. So that was a complete waste of time.
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Most photo pros use anti-glare displays not just to eliminate reflections, but to see more accurate colors and avoid under-sharpening images.
If reflections don't bother you and your primary use of a display is to view content, then it isn't really an issue...
I purchased my first "glassy" Mac a few months ago. (I've worked on my share as a Mac consultant...) I wanted a smaller MBP than my 15" and I don't particularly care for high-resolution displays.
I applied a $35 Power Support anti-glare film as soon as I opened the MBP box; I only had to remove a few specks of dust with a dry microfiber cloth. Comparing the 13" MBP to my 15" MBP the displays are now comparable in appearance. Unlike less expensive films the Power Support film does not introduce artifacts or color changes.
I understand that Apple has decided to focus on the consumer market. But it should at least offer an anti-glare option for its entire line of Macs. When Apple was in survival-mode it was graphics pros that kept the faith; it's unfortunate that Apple has decided to abandon a loyal core-group of its customers.
Apparently there are a lot of people who prefer anti-glare displays; this poll is currently 2 to 1 in favor of matte displays.
I won't be getting another iMac when I upgrade my 24" matte display model. I have an anti-glare CCFL-backlit NEC display arriving this week. (I am not a fan of LED-backlit displays...) I'm going to pair it with the MBP for the time-being. If I decide to get another desktop Mac it will be a Mac Mini.
Most photo pros use anti-glare displays not just to eliminate reflections, but to see more accurate colors and avoid under-sharpening images.
If reflections don't bother you and your primary use of a display is to view content, then it isn't really an issue...
I purchased my first "glassy" Mac a few months ago. (I've worked on my share as a Mac consultant...) I wanted a smaller MBP than my 15" and I don't particularly care for high-resolution displays.
I applied a $35 Power Support anti-glare film as soon as I opened the MBP box; I only had to remove a few specks of dust with a dry microfiber cloth. Comparing the 13" MBP to my 15" MBP the displays are now comparable in appearance. Unlike less expensive films the Power Support film does not introduce artifacts or color changes.
I understand that Apple has decided to focus on the consumer market. But it should at least offer an anti-glare option for its entire line of Macs. When Apple was in survival-mode it was graphics pros that kept the faith; it's unfortunate that Apple has decided to abandon a loyal core-group of its customers.
Apparently there are a lot of people who prefer anti-glare displays; this poll is currently 2 to 1 in favor of matte displays.
I won't be getting another iMac when I upgrade my 24" matte display model. I have an anti-glare CCFL-backlit NEC display arriving this week. (I am not a fan of LED-backlit displays...) I'm going to pair it with the MBP for the time-being. If I decide to get another desktop Mac it will be a Mac Mini.