Rosebud Studios Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I'm considering buying a 17" Mac Book Pro laptop and was wondering if anyone has a preference for Cad work with a glossy screen versus a matte screen? Quote Link to comment
Byron Katz Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Go for the matte screen. There's always some glare in your way with the glossy. Byron www.katzandsons.com Quote Link to comment
Benson Shaw Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I use the glossy and have no problems. But I have not used a matte screen for so long that I may have just forgotten whether non glare functions better. Also, Apple direct may be the only way to acquire the matte version. Resellers may not have the matte option. -B Quote Link to comment
billtheia Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 For straight CAD work, the matte is probably better. If you do any renderings or other color work, the glossy screen will give you better colors and blacker blacks. I have a glossy screen MacBook and it's never been an issue. I also have a glossy screen on my 27" iMac and I have occasional issues with glare but am always able to solve the problem by closing a window shade or two. Quote Link to comment
Bob Holtzmann Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I am really happy with the colors on my MBP's glossy screen. Surface reflections can be avoided by tilting the screen up. My old Powerbook has a matte screen, and I always have to turn up the contrast and brightness on it - plus the colors look faded. I recall struggling with the decision awhile, and I ultimately chose the glossy screen's constantly vivid colors and blacks, which overweighs the occasional surface reflection. Quote Link to comment
michaelk Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I agree w/ the comments on the tastiness of the glossy screen. But if your signature is still correct you will be very sad trying to run VW 12.5 on your new computer. Quote Link to comment
Bob Holtzmann Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Oh, yeah. Vw 12.5 and 2008 don't run well on MacOS 10.6. Better hold on to the G5. Quote Link to comment
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