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    ViewGuard Matte Screen Protector Questions

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Fat Dragon, Sep 9, 2010.

  1. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    Just a few quick questions, hope that a glossy-to-matte screen protector is considered a cosmetic mod, otherwise, feel free to shunt this to the proper forum:

    Keeping in mind that I'm talking about the matte screen protector, not the privacy filter, which would obviously reduce the viewing angle:

    Anybody use one of these? Does it have any negative impact on image quality, viewing angle, or brightness? Basically, the question is: if I would prefer my notebook's display to be less reflective, is there any downside or trade-off of using one of these? Also, is there a worthy/superior alternative I should be considering?
     
    Fat Dragon, Sep 9, 2010
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    Renovatio Notebook Consultant

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    I would love to know if this works, I recently played with a friend's 16:9 Glossy screen, nothing next to a 16:10, I know, but it was awesome to not have to turn away from a sunny window.
     
    Renovatio, Sep 11, 2010
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    dreamz Notebook Geek

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    dreamz, Sep 17, 2010
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    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    Hmm... Seems non-conclusive - not sure if I can go for it on such mixed reviews. Even one very happy customer could turn the tide in favor of my buying it, but in the limited discussion there, nobody speaks glowingly, while some are a bit negative on it...
     
    Fat Dragon, Sep 19, 2010
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    dreamz Notebook Geek

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    there are some answers there: viewing angles unaffected; minor decrease in brightness (but you can always increase the brightness of your display); contrast remains good; some slight change in color; some grain/sparkle, but not obtrusive.

    also check out:
    EeeUser Forum / ViewGuard anti glare matte screen!!! for your glossy 1005ha
    EeeUser Forum / ViewGuard matte screen film first impressions
    Amazon.com: 17.0" Widescreen ViewGuard Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protector for Notebooks, Laptops & Flat-Screen LCD Monitors (Width 14.49" x Height 9.06" 16:10 Aspect Ratio): Electronics
    Viewguard Anti-glare cover: blur screen? - Notebooks
    IdeaStorm | Choice Between Glossy and Anti-Glare Monitor on Laptops

    there's also: Hate glare and reflections off your glossy screen? Do what I did, install a ViewGuard Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protector Hate glare and reflections off your glossy screen? Do what I did, install a ViewGuard Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protector (not sure if this one is real or not)

    a lot of people seem to like it.
     
    dreamz, Sep 19, 2010
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