Using a (2012) Retina MBP with the anti-glare coating removed?

[Sharky II]

Hi,

I do most of my work on a 2012 12 core Mac Pro, but I also have a 2010 15" MBP which is showing its age and has a bunch of issues. I use it for email, browsing and watching some videos.

I might be able to 'inherit' a very lightly used 2012 Retina MBP with good specs: quad core, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM and of course the retina display.... where the problem lies. The MBP I might inherit has a broken screen.

It's surprisingly difficult to find a replacement retina display that doesn't cost about £499-799 (new) - Apple themselves want £700 to fix it with a new screen. I assumed I'd be able to get a (second hand) replacement screen in good condition for £200-300 and have a nice upgrade/laptop.

The only retina screens I can find around that price have the anti-glare coating coming off. I've seen videos that show that you can remove the coating completely.

But how usable is the computer with the coating removed? Is there some replacement 'anti glare' sticker on product that you've used in its place? Is it too reflective?

Looking for any feedback on this, cheers!


Ed

 

[me55]

As far as I know people say they look perfectly fine with the coating removed, just a little more reflective compared to intact coating.

 

[Sharky II]

Sure, I've heard that too, but it would be great to hear from someone who's had one or living with one on how much it really affects their workflow.

Cheers!

 

[MacInTO]

I used to have an anti-glare (matte) film on my 2012 rMBP. However, that was five years ago. You may not be able to find the same one I used, but maybe a similar alternative. Here is my post about it..

Would anyone here want an Anti-glare matte screen on the MBP?

I don't get why Apple doesn't add an anti-glare option.

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