convert Glossy screen to Matte?

This may sound like a stupid question, but would it be possible to somehow convert/remove the Glossy screen coating on the LCD monitor to turn it into a Matte screen?

Can this be achieved with altering the hardware as opposed to using a screen filter?

Thanks

 

Not that I know of.

 

i think not in my pinion but you can always exchange it
or apply some sort of screen cover

 

I believe they sell anti-reflective screens that can be overlaid on the LCD, but I haven't seen them around for a while.

 

Here is what one person did http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=81797

 

I'll probably have to find some 'anti-reflective filter' or something.

 

^ any luck with anti-reflective filter or sheet?

I just hate glossy more than anything else in the entire universe. i mean there is a window 'BEHIND' the laptop(facing me) and I can still c my face in this stupid screen!

 

Including the slaughter of thousands of innocents in Africa, and the starvation also? I will look harder but I don't think it can be done.

 

Yes it can be done by a company called Screentek for $100 here is there website
http://www.screentekinc.com/pixelbright-lcds.shtml


Here is some other links about the procedure
http://www.gadgetell.com/2006/07/gadgetell-review-screentek-gives-your-notebook-a-face-lift/
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2756

The articles all concern going from Matte-->Glossy but they also do Glossy--->Matte

 

^^those were some annoying links..

thanks anyway, but I from India..so $$ is not an option.
I don't want to go matte btw, I just want to get rid of the staring-at-the-lightbulb effect of a glossy screen

 

Fine sandpaper ought to do the trick!

 

I'm not sure if you are looking for an anti-glare filter or a screen replacement, but here is some information on screen filters:

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ComputerFilter/Home/

 

Read more on Glossy Vs Matte wars here-
http://arstechnica.com/staff/fatbits.ars/2006/5/16/4004
http://www.dailytechrag.com/story/glossy-vs-matte-the-battle-for-your-laptop-screen/2006-10-19

The matte ones are clear winner.
Actually,the only place where glossy wins is when its tuned off! Oh! But you did'nt buy that device to keep it powered down,is it?

There's no wonder why I've seen my sister ask my lappy when she forgets to put in her mirror and needs a quick touch-up ~! ah ah h ah ah !


Err, With that glossy srceen, you'll see more of your reflection rather than the person you're video-chating with!

At a Train station,I actually used it to Keep track of my Younger bro roaming behind while using my lappy !ha ! Thats the only time i remember that Glossy screens seems to be a bless,

Esle they are crap!

Maybe we can put some filter on them, or even sand blast them to make matte!

 

Interesting links in your post BHVM.

I wish laptop makers would come to their collective senses and lose the glossy screens for good.

 

I actually prefer the gloss over matte. Sure, the colors aren't as "true", but the brightness, sharpness, and contrast is much better, in my opinion. Now, for outside... practically useless.