Laptops - Matte vs Glossy Screen - Poll

[z_squared]

in light of all the different opinions being voiced on the choice of screen options (Matte vs Truelife), just thought it might be useful to gauge what people thought in a poll..

if you can explain your decision, that would be even more helpful!

[hightech]

I always prefer matte screens with good viewing angles. If you do lots of word processing, spreadsheets, etc., you do not want high reflection levels as it causes eye fatigue.

Glossy screens do offer more vibrant colours, but only under correct lighting and proper viewing angles.

[mlc2000]

I have an HP with a glossy screen.
Its a pain.

[simondaman]

I have a lg matte flat panel, and a dell inspiron with truelife . . . I think the matte is good, for long periods of use, because its easier on the eyes, but the glossy screens, are great for watching movies, because it adds color depth (only if your not under light and get a stupid reflection. Glossy screens are good if you want to turn a laptop into a portable dvd player ! But matte is better for word processing or when you have to stare at the same image for a long time

[TenzoR]

i prefer matte

[SKYMTL]

Matte all the way.

[Oversized Rooster]

Matte forever! Shows scratches/marks much less. Doesn't expose dust as easily. Close to no reflections!

[cmge]

matte ftw.. the glare on teh gloss are sometimes unbearable

[Siefer999]

colours look more rich in a glossy but when you turn your brightness down on your screen, you cant see anything cause of the reflection.

matte for me.

[cjpark]

I'm about to order a laptop, definitely going with matte...hate the glossy screens.

[NiteHawk]

matte for the same reasons mentioned above.

[Vinman]

There's no easy answer, as both matte and gloss screens have their place.

I'm typing on a matte screen right now, and I'd prefer to be on a gloss screen under these conditions. Under some others, matte works best, and it also depends on the quality of the screen - I'd take a superior gloss LCD than a generic matte, and vice versa.

Overall, semi-gloss is the way to go, and Dell offers that on some of their ultra high-end models, like the Latitude ATG.

[7ofu]

glossy is like having a mirror in front

[mixpdf]

Matte all the way. The glossy screen shows every speck of dust there is!

[zander]

There's no easy answer, as both matte and gloss screens have their place.

I'm typing on a matte screen right now, and I'd prefer to be on a gloss screen under these conditions. Under some others, matte works best, and it also depends on the quality of the screen - I'd take a superior gloss LCD than a generic matte, and vice versa.

Overall, semi-gloss is the way to go, and Dell offers that on some of their ultra high-end models, like the Latitude ATG.

Well put, Vinman. Agreed on all points.

For the poll, I chose matte. I am not a gamer, don't mind movies on matte and spend the vast majority of my time on a computer reading the screen, not watching it.