Glossy to Matte?

I just got a glossy screen notebook thinking that it wouldn't bother me so much with the reflection but I just can't stand the thing! Is there any way I can convert the glossy screen so that it won't reflect light (like a matte screen) but doesn't involve buying a whole new matte screen part?

I was thinking maybe a filter cover or something like that would do the job, if it were possible that is. I'd imagine trying to convert a matte screen to a glossy screen would be something more of an impossibility.

 

3M has privacy filters that also cut down glare.

They run about $50, but I've heard good things about them, and they fit right onto your LCD.

 

There are a few screen protectors out there that offer some anti glare properties, usually in the neighborhoold of 70-80%. Which isn't too bad. Its definitely a big help. Look for products made from PET. It provides the most cost effective protection and anti glare properties. I bought one off a seller on ebay who specializes in specifically cut filters and it worked well on my sony sz.

There is a company called screentek that can repolarize you matte or glossy finish and change it into the ohter. So say you don't like your glossy screen you could send it to them and for about a hundred bucks they would repolarize the screen into a matte finish. Basically they would just use a process to take away that shinny finish laptop companies seem so crazy about putting on their systems these days. I completely agree with you that they really suck and will never buy a glossy screen again. Thank god for the macbook pro. best matte screen ever

 

Thanks for your replies. Like the advice give, I've decided to go searching on ebay for screen protectors and found someething called an EXiM Screen protector. Is that suitable? I'm currently wanting to apply it to a widescreen 15.4" screen.

I live in the UK so it's not easy to find something like this. I have searched some online stores to see if there is a UK supplier but there appears to be none. I am not too bothered about paying for oversseas shipment though, but would be interested to know if there are sellers closer to home and which brands/shops would give me the best price and suitable quality.

Once again, thanks a lot for your replies. The polarising option sounds to pricey for what I'm currently after.

 

For those of you who use some kindof screen protector to get a more matte finish, do you find that the image is distorted much or looses clarity/focus. I'm looking for a laptop to do graphics work on, and the glossy screens are becoming more and more prevelant. If these screen protectors work, I won't worry about it.

Please let me know.