Glossy display vs anti-glare coating for a matte

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Posted by Bill Wen on October 10, 2006 at 8:02 PM

Greetings,

I am going to buy a MacBook Pro for image viewing and editing.I am not sure which display is better, the glossy widescreen display or a display with anti-glare coating for a matte. Which one are you using?

What are the pros and cons of these two displays? Any suggestions and recommendations? Please help!

Thanks,

Bill Wen

South Dakota, USA

Posted by Doug Dolde on October 10, 2006 at 10:43 PM

I'd go to a store where they have both and compare...don't take anyone else's opinion on this.

Posted by Paul Skoczylas on October 11, 2006 at 11:44 AM

I'd agree with Doug--check them out for yourself.

The one concern I'd have with a glossy screen, especially on a laptop, is reflections. In my office, I don't have a window behind me, so it's not a problem, but I can tell when the glossy screen is off that it is really reflective, while the matte one is not. I think with a window or light source behind you, a glossy screen might be a problem.

-Paul

Posted by Bill Wen on October 12, 2006 at 8:18 PM

Doug and Paul,

Thank you for your suggestions. I went to the Mac Pro store today and checked them out. I liked the anti-glare coating LCD better.

Thanks again.

Bill Wen
South Dakota, USA