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    MPBs don't have glossy screens right?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Rahul, Sep 16, 2006.

  1. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    I remember that Macbook Pros, at least the first ones I saw, had matte screen and the Macbooks have glossy screens.

    However, I saw a student the other day using a MBP with a glossy screen as I could see all the light reflecting off of it.

    Do newer MBPs have glossy screens, is it an option? Or maybe that guy had it installed instead? :confused:

    I was looking at the screen at an angle, but it was still incredibly dim though. Not a screen I'd like to work on but I did look at it from an angle so its probably nothing.
     
    Rahul, Sep 16, 2006
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  2. FidyYuan

    FidyYuan Notebook Consultant

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    You can choose between glossy and matte screens when you order your macbook pro for no extra charge.
     
    FidyYuan, Sep 16, 2006
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  3. hollownail

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    Well, as I understand it... the glossy's have better viewing angle, and brighter screens, though the color accuracy is a bit off compared to matte screens. But Fidy is right, it's an free option to get the glossy.
     
    hollownail, Sep 16, 2006
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