MBP vs. iMac screen

[II AndyG33 II]

Ok...
So the glossy mbp vs. the new imac glossy screen
which one produces more reflections???
or are they about the same???

cuz i know the imac has a glass screen
while the macbook pro just has a glossy coating

im scared to buy a glossy and end up w/ major headaches
my friend has a 2.8 aluminum imac
that ive messed around with for a while
and have seen no headaches

but im not sure about the laptops
i went to the apple store and check it out
doesnt seem nearly as glossy as most pc glossy screens
but i cant really decide inside a store...

im trusting u guys to lead me in the right direction

(not for professional use)
(lots of text reading/writing)

 

[merl1n]

Ok...
So the glossy mbp vs. the new imac glossy screen
which one produces more reflections???
or are they about the same???

cuz i know the imac has a glass screen
while the macbook pro just has a glossy coating

im scared to buy a glossy and end up w/ major headaches
my friend has a 2.8 aluminum imac
that ive messed around with for a while
and have seen no headaches

but im not sure about the laptops
i went to the apple store and check it out
doesnt seem nearly as glossy as most pc glossy screens
but i cant really decide inside a store...

im trusting u guys to lead me in the right direction

(not for professional use)
(lots of text reading/writing)

When you went to the Apple Store, are you sure you looked at a "Glossy" screen and not a "Matte" screen?

I have a MBP with a glossy and love it. I also use it with an external Apple 23"Cinema Display which is also Glossy and also love that.

I suggest you make another trip to the Apple Store and compare the glossy to the matte screens. Then make your decision on which one you want.

 

[isauce]

Ok...
So the glossy mbp vs. the new imac glossy screen
which one produces more reflections???
or are they about the same???

cuz i know the imac has a glass screen
while the macbook pro just has a glossy coating

im scared to buy a glossy and end up w/ major headaches
my friend has a 2.8 aluminum imac
that ive messed around with for a while
and have seen no headaches

but im not sure about the laptops
i went to the apple store and check it out
doesnt seem nearly as glossy as most pc glossy screens
but i cant really decide inside a store...

im trusting u guys to lead me in the right direction

(not for professional use)
(lots of text reading/writing)

You are right, the iMac has a glass cover, which reflects light more. However, it is used indoors so really it doesn't become a problem. A MBP will however will reflect a lot more. The MBP matte is a lot better, if you decide to take it out a lot with you. Hope that helps, good luck.

 

[andrewdale]

I have a MBP with a glossy and love it. I also use it with an external Apple 23"Cinema Display which is also Glossy and also love that.

The 23" ACD is glossy? Didn't know that.

 

[alphaod]

@OP: The iMac panel is 8-bit and it's like PVA. The MBP is 6-bit TN. PVA > TN. 8-bit > 6-bit.

The 23" ACD is glossy? Didn't know that.

The ACD isn't glossy!

 

[CWallace]

So the glossy mbp vs. the new imac glossy screen which one produces more reflections?

The iMac screen, because it is larger and because it also has a glass cover.

I owned a 24" Al iMac and now own a 15" MBP with a glossy screen, so I speak from first-hand experience, having both side by side for about a week.

I personally prefer the glossy screen because I like the more saturated colors. I now have a Dell 2408FPW and the colors are a bit more subdued then my iMac, however there are no real reflections.

 

[.michael]

The iMac screen, because it is larger and because it also has a glass cover.

I owned a 24" Al iMac and now own a 15" MBP with a glossy screen, so I speak from first-hand experience, having both side by side for about a week.

I personally prefer the glossy screen because I like the more saturated colors. I now have a Dell 2408FPW and the colors are a bit more subdued then my iMac, however there are no real reflections.

Gasp. Sike, i'm just messing.
but really? why?

Mac>PC

 

[II AndyG33 II]

When you went to the Apple Store, are you sure you looked at a "Glossy" screen and not a "Matte" screen?

I have a MBP with a glossy and love it. I also use it with an external Apple 23"Cinema Display which is also Glossy and also love that.

I suggest you make another trip to the Apple Store and compare the glossy to the matte screens. Then make your decision on which one you want.

are u an idiot???
apple cinema display dont even come in glossy!!!

wow....

 

[II AndyG33 II]

@OP: The iMac panel is 8-bit and it's like PVA. The MBP is 6-bit TN. PVA > TN. 8-bit > 6-bit.

explain pleaseee

 

[alphaod]

explain pleaseee

Here's a good article:
http://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/lcd-panel-types.php

It doesn't explain color, but 8-bit displays millions of colors and 6-bit is only thousands.

 

[AquaMethod]

Gasp. Sike, i'm just messing.
but really? why?

Mac>PC

Dell displays rock, that's why! I have the 2001FP hooked to my Mac Pro, and it's gorgeous. My MBP can't compare.

Anyways, as others have said, take a trip to an Apple retailer and see the displays for yourself. You can get glossy-like screen protectors for your matte screen, and the benefit of that approach is that you can remove the protector whenever the glare gets too extreme.

 

[isauce]

Dell displays rock, that's why! I have the 2001FP hooked to my Mac Pro, and it's gorgeous. My MBP can't compare.

Anyways, as others have said, take a trip to an Apple retailer and see the displays for yourself. You can get glossy-like screen protectors for your matte screen, and the benefit of that approach is that you can remove the protector whenever the glare gets too extreme.

Dell monitors are quite nice, and its used by a lot of other Macrumor members. A hell of a lot cheaper than ACDs.

 

[mhnajjar]

ACDs are NEVER glossy