Laptops - Matte vs Glossy Screen - Poll

Aug 8th, 2007 8:45 am

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z_squared [OP]: Sr. Member; Mar 12, 2005; 987 posts; 2 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 8th, 2007 8:45 am

Laptops - Matte vs Glossy Screen - Poll

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!

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Aug 8th, 2007 8:48 am

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hightech: Deal Guru; Dec 23, 2003; 14715 posts; 3191 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 8th, 2007 8:48 am

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.

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Aug 8th, 2007 9:20 am

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mlc2000: Deal Guru; Dec 3, 2003; 14441 posts; 217 upvotes; Mississauga

Aug 8th, 2007 9:20 am

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

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Aug 8th, 2007 9:47 am

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simondaman: Deal Addict; Mar 3, 2007; 1258 posts; 110 upvotes; Oakville

Aug 8th, 2007 9:47 am

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

Aug 8th, 2007 10:06 am

#5

TenzoR: Deal Fanatic; Oct 26, 2003; 7087 posts; 152 upvotes; Nepean

Aug 8th, 2007 10:06 am

i prefer matte

Aug 8th, 2007 1:24 pm

#6

SKYMTL: Deal Addict; Jul 25, 2006; 2181 posts; 280 upvotes; Montreal

Aug 8th, 2007 1:24 pm

Matte all the way.

Aug 8th, 2007 3:26 pm

#7

Oversized Rooster: Deal Fanatic; Dec 9, 2003; 9249 posts; 59 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 8th, 2007 3:26 pm

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

Aug 8th, 2007 3:46 pm

#8

cmge: Deal Fanatic; Aug 7, 2003; 8953 posts; 59 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 8th, 2007 3:46 pm

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

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Aug 8th, 2007 4:35 pm

#9

Siefer999: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2005; 12886 posts; 1232 upvotes

Aug 8th, 2007 4:35 pm

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.

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Aug 8th, 2007 4:58 pm

#10

cjpark: Deal Addict; Apr 13, 2004; 3501 posts; 64 upvotes; Bowmanville

Aug 8th, 2007 4:58 pm

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

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Aug 8th, 2007 5:05 pm

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NiteHawk: Jr. Member; Oct 25, 2004; 194 posts; 1 upvote

Aug 8th, 2007 5:05 pm

matte for the same reasons mentioned above.

Aug 8th, 2007 5:08 pm

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Vinman: Banned; Dec 12, 2005; 9328 posts; 804 upvotes

Aug 8th, 2007 5:08 pm

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.

Aug 8th, 2007 5:08 pm

#13

7ofu: Member; Jul 16, 2006; 401 posts; Toronto

Aug 8th, 2007 5:08 pm

glossy is like having a mirror in front

Aug 8th, 2007 5:09 pm

#14

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Aug 8th, 2007 5:09 pm

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

Aug 8th, 2007 5:18 pm

#15

zander: Sr. Member; Sep 22, 2006; 544 posts; 12 upvotes

Aug 8th, 2007 5:18 pm

Vinman wrote: ↑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.

Aug 8th, 2007 5:31 pm

#16

Pyobum: Member; Jan 9, 2007; 401 posts; 8 upvotes; Montreal

Aug 8th, 2007 5:31 pm

I've used both and vote for matte. I'm currently using a glossy screen and under current lighting conditions it really doesn't matter, but for people on the go definitely matte.

Aug 8th, 2007 5:33 pm

#17

red120: Sr. Member; Feb 4, 2006; 997 posts; TO

Aug 8th, 2007 5:33 pm

Matte is better for work purpose, I think.

I've worked with both, including super glossy, and it can be very bothersome.

Aug 8th, 2007 5:40 pm

#18

board123: Deal Guru; Nov 27, 2005; 11791 posts; 1527 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 8th, 2007 5:40 pm

Matte is much more practical. Glossy might give you slightly richer colors, but that doesn't really matter when you're always staring at a reflection of your own face.

Aug 8th, 2007 7:05 pm

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leovee1: Deal Addict; Apr 16, 2004; 1297 posts; 1972 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Aug 8th, 2007 7:05 pm

An interesting read for a twist on this topic...
Macworld editor wrote some initial comments on the new iMac release which now includes a glossy screen. It's just a paragraph or two of his gripes but some good points:

http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/editors ... /index.php

oh, and I chose matte.

Aug 8th, 2007 7:20 pm

#20

pham12h: Member; Sep 4, 2006; 380 posts; 2 upvotes; Saskatoon

Aug 8th, 2007 7:20 pm

Same kind of poll at this link with 500 votes.. love it or hate it.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=49330

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