Glossy or Matte?

[X-Istence]

The age old question, which do you prefer and why?

 

[Geffy]

of what? paint? casing? screen?

 

[X-Istence]

Screen. Glossy screen, or Matte screen for the MacBook Pro.

 

[melon]

I've heard a few horror stories regarding glossy screens, so I'm going to stick to the matte for my upcoming MacBook Pro purchase.

Melon

 

[SPeedY_B]

Unfortunately, not had the chance to use a glossy screen yet, though from what I've read, it seems to all come down to personal opinion, and how each user utilises their machine.

 

[Geffy]

Personally I really dig the glossy screen of my MacBook. Its much much better for movies and such

 

[Perris Calderon]

I like the glossy screen better then the mat

I am just afraid to clean it

 

[Geffy]

I clean my glossy screen with eyeglass wipes 😀

 

[muzikool]

I like the glossy screen better then the mat

I am just afraid to clean it

Same here. I've been meaning to buy some iClear polish and a soft cloth for a while now.

I don't have a strong preference, but I do like the glossy screen on my MacBook. The only place it's a problem is outside in the glaring sun -- but I don't often use mine in that setting.

 

[X-Istence]

Did not have the glossy at the Mac store, so instead I got the matte. I am really happy with my new laptop 😀

 

[muzikool]

Did not have the glossy at the Mac store, so instead I got the matte. I am really happy with my new laptop 😀

Congratulations! So what did you get, exactly?

 

[ming]

I think the colours are much richer on glossy screens, but u get more light reflected off it compared to matte screens.

 

[X-Istence]

Congratulations! So what did you get, exactly?

Apple MacBook Pro 2.33 Ghz, 2 GB ram, 120 GB HD, ATI x1600, Core 2 Duo off course 😛.

Yeah 😀

 

[Luna]

I do like the colors a tad more on glossy screens but the amount of light it reflects just makes it annoying to me.

I ended up going with the matte for my macbook pro and like it. I always look around the room when my professor is ranting incoherently and notice everyone else uses a glossy screen on their PC / Mac. All the lights from the room reflect off of the screen as well as their face / everyone behind them.