In many situations that you find yourself in. Others might only use their glossy screen at home with controlled lightning, in their office without a windows behind them, not or rarely outside, not with others watching over it every day.
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[Merged] Hi-Res Glossy or Hi-Res Antiglare?
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Hehe, true. Although his answer might be something like "Not to worry; you can always buy an Acer instead."I'm telling His Steveness you said that! I think he would totally beg to differ with that view.
Assess the situation.
Personally, 99.9% of my usage will occur in 4 different environments. In order of likelihood:
Since my living room is the second most likely place I'll use my laptop, it's important for me to get a matte screen.
Personally, 99.9% of my usage will occur in 4 different environments. In order of likelihood:
- At my desk in my room (no reflection at all).
- Living room couch (reflections).
- At work (very little reflection).
- At a nearby café (reflection).
Since my living room is the second most likely place I'll use my laptop, it's important for me to get a matte screen.
Ok let's try again, with other words. We figured out some situations (rare if you want, not so rare to me) in which matte is better than glossy.
In which situations, for which uses, for what kind of user is the glossy better (not equal) than the matte? So why could someone prefer the glossy to the matte?
I'm not malicious in this question!
I repeat, I'm trying to understand!
Please don't be malicious in your answers!
Thank you!
In which situations, for which uses, for what kind of user is the glossy better (not equal) than the matte? So why could someone prefer the glossy to the matte?
I'm not malicious in this question!
I repeat, I'm trying to understand!
Please don't be malicious in your answers!
Thank you!
Thats waaaaaaaay too much logic.
Simplified approach:
Ooooooo, shiny! = glossy
Ewwwwww, shiny! = matte
UPDATE: Many more pics of the 15" MBP high-res anti-glare with various wall papers, lighting conditions, and angles. See Post #27.
Update 2: Some pictures of text so you can see how small it is. See Post #57.
I had originally bought the 15" MBP i7 with the standard glossy screen on Wednesday. Today, I heard that one of my local Apple Store (First Colony Mall in Sugarland, TX) was the only store in Houston currently carrying the 15" i7 with Hi-Res Anti-Glare screen. I was most interested in getting the Hi-Res screen after I saw some other members post pics of it. Initially, I was scared that the the text would be too small since, I use Word a lot. The Apple Store in First Colony Mall did not have a 15" Hi-Res Anti-Glare on display, but did carry it in the back.
The part number is MC666LL/A and comes only in 15" i7 configuration (2.66 Ghz, 5 GB RAM, 512 MB nVidia GT330M, 500 GB hard drive, 1680 x 1050 resolution, anti-glare display).
I talked to the manager how I was not satisfied with the standard display on my original 15" i7 purchase from Wednesday. I asked him if I could buy the 15" i7 Hi-Res Anti-Glare today (it was Friday) and come back the NEXT DAY (Saturday) to return my original 15" i7 standard glossy AND avoid the restocking fee. To my surprise, he said sure, all you're doing is just switching it out. Come on back tomorrow and I'll take care of you. I then said, "So I get a 100% refund?" He answered, "Yes." Whoa...that's unheard of for opened hardware. That saved me $210!
So, before I return my 15" i7 standard glossy, I took a comparison pic of the two. I'm very happy that I got the hi-res display. I can see so much more text and pictures now. I don't find the text to be too small either. Also, I am happy I now have an anti-glare screen. It's a huge difference over the glossy screen. I owned the Late 2008 MBP 15" glossy for over a year and loved that screen. When I was examining a 17" anti-glare in the Apple Store, I spent about 20 minutes comparing it with a glossy. It was a tough decision at the time. But now that I am home with the 15" high-res anti-glare screen, I love it, and now realize that I made the correct choice.
I highly recommend getting both anti-glare and high resolution configured and shipped if you can't find it locally.
High-Res Anti-Glare on Left; Standard Glossy on Right
As you can see, you can see, the high res screen offers way more viewing area compared to the standard res screen. I used an ethernet cable to transfer my data from the 15" standard glossy to the 15" high res anti-glare. Therefore, the desktops are identical. You can see how on the high res screen, I can still fit way more icons on the dock.
If you can read the text in this photo, you'll definetly be able to read it in real life.
Oddly enough, I found that the Anti-Glare screen had more vibrant colors compared to the Glossy screen!
Here are pics of the new 15" MBP with the Speck Satin black case. The case fits very tightly with no wiggle room. Since the last generation MBP is identical to the April 2010 model, all the accessories for the prior model will work for the current model--like this Speck case. The case does not interfere with the newly designed charger cable on the left side of the laptop. I like the way the case feels. The Apple logo now glows are dark purple. The only thing that I don't like is that it is near impossible to take off. I feel that I'm going to break the case or scratch my MBP if I try to take it off.
If I could change something about it would be the bottom design. Only about 1/4 of the rigid area has holes punched through for ventilation while 3/4 of the rigid area is not punched. I don't understand why speck didn't just punch through all of the rigid section.
That's a Soft-touch Black Speck Case, right?
EDIT: You said it's a Speck Satin. There's no Black Speck Satin case for 15''!
Weird, my Google works just fine?
http://www.speckproducts.com/products/seethru-satin/macbook-pro-15-aluminum-black-keys/164
Actually i was afraid that i would mess it up also specially considering the size of it but honestly it is idiot proof
It is really easy since you have water under the plastic and can easily pull all the bubbles using the rubber that comes with the package. All the small ones disappear in a day or two since the plastic will retract itself when the water dries away. I think i have a picture at home from my old MBP i can show you later when i get home.But for iphone the same protection looks awful i think since i never got it to sit properly and the screen looks a bit dimmed so for iphone i dont recommend it.
15" high-res antiglare to 15" glossy 1440x900.... Am I Mad?
I just can't adjust, and it is really screwing my eyes up having such a high resolution display. Fonts and things are just too small to be comfortable to read without having to really focus on them (no I don't need glasses for things up close).
I've always been a matte person.. I hated glossy because of reflections. But now, I'm in a position I hate to be in. I either continue to get sore/tired eyes from using the antiglare high-res display or I go a model down and get glossy at a more comfortable 1440x900 resolution.
I really really wish Apple would offer 1440x900 on the antiglare.. even if it was a BTO option.
I know I'll probably regret it.. but I just can't handle the high resolution. So either eye strain from high resolution or putting up with reflections.... it's a damn catch 22.
I just can't adjust, and it is really screwing my eyes up having such a high resolution display. Fonts and things are just too small to be comfortable to read without having to really focus on them (no I don't need glasses for things up close).
I've always been a matte person.. I hated glossy because of reflections. But now, I'm in a position I hate to be in. I either continue to get sore/tired eyes from using the antiglare high-res display or I go a model down and get glossy at a more comfortable 1440x900 resolution.
I really really wish Apple would offer 1440x900 on the antiglare.. even if it was a BTO option.
I know I'll probably regret it.. but I just can't handle the high resolution. So either eye strain from high resolution or putting up with reflections.... it's a damn catch 22.
...but isn't the matte display supposed to be easy on the eyes, more comfortable than the low res glossy? I found the matte more comfortable than the glossy, even if it's hi res, simply because the screen is less shiny and bright and things are very sharp. A bit like the Sony ebook reader, small fonts yes but extremely relaxing...Am I the only one?
No, don't wear glasses - could probably do with them for long distance, but up close my eyes are find. And turning the resolution down won't help - LCD's only look good at their native resolution.
It is easier on the eyes compared to a glossy screen of the same resolution.
But this resolution is just piercingly sharp to my eyes and my eyes aren't relaxed when I use it.
If I hop onto my friend's MacBook, it feels so much better.. my eyes are far more relaxed.
I dont like glossy displays. Ive never liked them. I think one of the greatest improvements of TFTs, LCDs, etc over the old CRTs are the lack of reflections. The high resolution 15 matte display is not a good option for me as well since it makes everything appear too small for my eyes. And yes, I use glasses.
Any chance apple will offer a matte low resolution display soon (before the 8-9 month product upgrade)??
If not, I would opt for the glossy screen and one of those antiglare filters . I think thats what I am going to do.
Apple should read these posts because I think we are not just a few mad guys. I believe there is a high demand for a matte standard resolution screen.
regards
Any chance apple will offer a matte low resolution display soon (before the 8-9 month product upgrade)??
If not, I would opt for the glossy screen and one of those antiglare filters . I think thats what I am going to do.
Apple should read these posts because I think we are not just a few mad guys. I believe there is a high demand for a matte standard resolution screen.
regards
Yeah, there was a demand for a higher resolution display but they should still have offered the standard resolution for people who want matte.
Until they have proper resolution independence in OS X, then I'm screwed for matte.
Beginning to wish I had never sold my 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo antiglare. Was a perfect machine..
Until they have proper resolution independence in OS X, then I'm screwed for matte.
Beginning to wish I had never sold my 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo antiglare. Was a perfect machine..
I do not understand how someone could have a problem with the resolution of the hi-res displays. I have ordered the hi-res antiglare (see signature) myself. My last three laptops all had the same resolution displays and I have never had any problems with them. I have contact lenses with cylinders even. Never a single problem. I could not live with a lower resolution display. If you have any problems with the hi-res display, go see a doctor!
I do not understand how someone could have a problem with the resolution of the hi-res displays. I have ordered the hi-res antiglare (see signature) myself. My last three laptops all had the same resolution displays and I have never had any problems with them. I have contact lenses with cylinders even. Never a single problem. I could not live with a lower resolution display. If you have any problems with the hi-res display, go see a doctor!
X2...
Go see an eye doctor.
How short sighted can people be? Not everyone has good eyes; it's as simple as that. And that doesn't mean we need to see a doctor.
My opinion:
I do not understand how someone could NOT have a problem with the resolution of the hi-res displays.
How assinine is that??
My opinion:
I do not understand how someone could NOT have a problem with the resolution of the hi-res displays.
How assinine is that??
I do not understand how someone could have a problem with the resolution of the hi-res displays. I have ordered the hi-res antiglare (see signature) myself. My last three laptops all had the same resolution displays and I have never had any problems with them. I have contact lenses with cylinders even. Never a single problem. I could not live with a lower resolution display. If you have any problems with the hi-res display, go see a doctor!
I sit back from my laptop and I find it very tiring on the eyes. Unless my face is literally inches away from the screen, it is generally very tiring on the eyes.
I'm not talking about not being able to read the fonts, I can read them fine. It is just very tiring/sore on the eyes.
LCD's only look crisp at their native resolution. Things look blurry/fuzzy at lower resolutions.
I actually didn't apply it to the screen of the iphone...just the back and sides.
Well, I've got the Speck Satin black on it now. I like the look of it and thus far it appears to be a major upgrade to the old-style (non-Unibody) Speck cases. I'm pretty happy with it...and it looks sexy to boot!
Well, I've got the Speck Satin black on it now. I like the look of it and thus far it appears to be a major upgrade to the old-style (non-Unibody) Speck cases. I'm pretty happy with it...and it looks sexy to boot!