What's all the rage with the Anti-Glare Displays?

[Jaykee]

Hello, I'm a new Mac User, and I'm just quite skeptical on why everyone loves the anti-glare displays, I have the standard 1440x900 display, and I have no glare whatsoever and the colours are very nice + the picture is very crisp, so other than the higher resolution, what exactly would justify the extra $100 for the anti-glare?

 

[GGJstudios]

Hello, I'm a new Mac User, and I'm just quite skeptical on why everyone loves the anti-glare displays, I have the standard 1440x900 display, and I have no glare whatsoever and the colours are very nice + the picture is very crisp, so other than the higher resolution, what exactly would justify the extra $100 for the anti-glare?

This topic has been beaten to death in hundreds of threads over the years. The fact is that this is a matter of personal preference. Some prefer the glossy display; some prefer anti-glare. I prefer not to look at my reflection in a screen when I'd rather see what's on the display. I would never buy a glossy display unless it was the only thing available and then I'd immediately want an anti-glare filter on it. YMMV

 

[Jaykee]

This topic has been beaten to death in hundreds of threads over the years. The fact is that this is a matter of personal preference. Some prefer the glossy display; some prefer anti-glare. I prefer not to look at my reflection in a screen when I'd rather see what's on the display. I would never buy a glossy display unless it was the only thing available and then I'd immediately want an anti-glare filter on it. YMMV

Ah, apologies then, but in all honesty, I can't see any kind of....reflection at all, it's weird, suppose though like you say it is personal opinion ^^

 

[stuaz]

It depends on the lighting conditions in your room of course.

Apple stores are not the best play to view them for that reason. I had a 2009 13" MBP and got a RMBP and the screen in the RMBP is not as 'shiny' but again if I sit with the sun behind me it will be (But then you shouldn't have a light directly shining on a screen not matter what it is.)

 

[Mrbobb]

if it doesn't bother you, then it's worth $0. Simple.

Rage? what rage, Rage is Gangham Style, rage is iPhone5 ScratchGate.

Glossy vs Matte as old as Coke vs Pepsi.

 

[TSE]

I like the look of the grey bezel, and I like the anti-glare properties.

 

[mrsir2009]

Because the glossy displays aren't suitable for bright environments