Glossy vs Matte

[Rosebud Studios]

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?

[Byron Katz]

Go for the matte screen. There's always some glare in your way with the glossy.

Byron

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[Benson Shaw]

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

[billtheia]

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.

[Bob Holtzmann]

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.

[michaelk]

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.

[Bob Holtzmann]

Oh, yeah. Vw 12.5 and 2008 don't run well on MacOS 10.6. Better hold on to the G5.