[Vincent Ferrari]

http://arstechnica.com/journals/app...-15-macbook-pro

"If you're one of those people who would have gotten one of the slick new 15" MacBook Pros but just can't bear the thought of using a glossy LCD screen, then you need to know about TechRestore. The electronics repair service, known for its speedy repairs of Mac laptops, has introduced a new service that trades the glossy screen for silky matte goodness."

Yep, that's right.  If you have a 15" MacBook Pro (the new shiny purdy one like yours truly) then you too can spend $200 more to have the beautiful screen converted to a matte finish so that you don't have to go through the pain of adjusting the viewing angle to minimize reflections when the sun is glaring over your shoulder.  Honestly, I think people are a little ridiculous when it comes to their disdain for the glossy screen, but if you're one of "those" folks, then this might be for you.

[Vincent Ferrari]

http://arstechnica.com/journals/app...-15-macbook-pro

"If you're one of those people who would have gotten one of the slick new 15" MacBook Pros but just can't bear the thought of using a glossy LCD screen, then you need to know about TechRestore. The electronics repair service, known for its speedy repairs of Mac laptops, has introduced a new service that trades the glossy screen for silky matte goodness."

Yep, that's right.  If you have a 15" MacBook Pro (the new shiny purdy one like yours truly) then you too can spend $200 more to have the beautiful screen converted to a matte finish so that you don't have to go through the pain of adjusting the viewing angle to minimize reflections when the sun is glaring over your shoulder.  Honestly, I think people are a little ridiculous when it comes to their disdain for the glossy screen, but if you're one of "those" folks, then this might be for you.

[Spooof]

In the back of my mind I always thought that I would prefer the matte finish. Given that I did not have a choice I did not hesitate to buy the new MBP due to the glossy screen. It has been several months now and I have not once had an issue with glare.

Who uses a notebook computer in the sun anyway?

[Jason Dunn]

All things considered, I'd personally always go with a matte finish over the glossy - but I doubt I'd pay $200 to retro-fit it. I thought Apple was offering matte on some models - was it just the 17" Macbook Pros?

And to Spoof, it's not a matter of using the notebook outside in the sun, it's that any form of natural light coming in from a window really kills the display.

[ucfgrad93]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

I thought Apple was offering matte on some models - was it just the 17" Macbook Pros?

Yes, with the introduction of the unibody MBP, the matte version is now only offered on the 17" model.

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by ucfgrad93

...the matte version is now only offered on the 17" model.

Kind of sucks they don't offer it on the smaller versions - a 17" notebook isn't for everybody!

[Spooof]

isn't the new 17inch gloss only just like the 15.4 unibodies? So I don't think that you can order matte on anything apple other than previous models.

While I prefer matte I do like the glass screen and think that overtime it will be more durable. After a couple of years I always seem to get keyboard impressions in my lcds.

[ucfgrad93]

Originally Posted by Spooof

isn't the new 17inch gloss only just like the 15.4 unibodies? So I don't think that you can order matte on anything apple other than previous models.

Nope. On the Apple website, there is an option for MacBook Pro 17-inch Hi-Resolution Antiglare Widescreen Display [Add $50.00].

http://store.apple.com/us/configure/...mco=MzA3MTE3NA

[Pony99CA]

Originally Posted by Spooof

Who uses a notebook computer in the sun anyway?

Students on a college campus, perhaps....

Steve

[doogald]

I am not one, but I understand that graphics professionals who need to make sure that the colors in their designs are perfect prefer matte to glossy.

I don't care one way or the other, personally, so I'd obviously not pay extra. My white MB is glossy.

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by Spooof

Who uses a notebook computer in the sun anyway?

Actually, glossy displays are better in the sun than matte. Matte displays wash out completely.

Glossy displays are most challenging with indoor light glare and/or shadows. That said, modern glossy displays reduce this effect -- it's not like the first glossy displays that were released on the market. I thought I'd never like a glossy display, but my 24" iMac changed my mind. I can't wait to get a glossy MBP.

--janak