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It’s hard to believe that the new Macbooks and MacBook Pros were just announced just over a week ago. I, like many, rushed out and bought a new MacBook Pro. This was an upgrade that I had been waiting for since June 2008. Let me just say, it was well worth the wait. First out [..
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8 months ago
People who say reflections are a non-issue, must realise that this is a personal thing. It affects some people's eyes more than others. So don't call it bullshit.
Do a google search for "glossy matte poll", and you'll find dozens of polls on the subject.
Here's a review of some results (who prefer matte):
45%
48%
68%
50%
54%
72%
Average: 56%. That's a majority. Actually, it ties in what what the local Apple store salesman told me, which is that it's roughly 50-50 of people who prefer matte and gloss.
Here are some poll questions:
1) What are your feelings on the glossy-only screen in the new MacBook Pro (and MacBook)?
Love it, already ordered one! 5.73%
Looks sharp, planning on buying 15.92%
Looks good, but no plans to purchase 16.97%
Need to see it in person before judging 14.75%
Dislike glossy screen, but will buy anyway 15.06%
Hate glossy screens, will not buy because of it 29.41%
Other? 2.15%
http://www.macosxhints.com/polls/index.php
2) Gloss or Matte?
Gloss - 50.00%
Matte! - 48.39%
http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/sho...
3) Glossy or Matte?
Glossy 24.14%
Matte 68.97%
Neutral (Doesn't Matter) 6.90%
You Can Choose? 0%
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=24...
4) Glossy or Matte Display ? (new imac vs old imac)
Matte 50.00%
Glossy 50.00%
5) What's your display like?
Poll Options:
My matte is great 54.10%
My matte is bad 3.28%
My glossy is great 39.34%
My glossy is bad 3.28%
http://forums.macnn.com/69/mac-notebooks/318569...
6) Glossy or Matte screen?
Glossy 27.27%
Matte 72.73%
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/19/33640023-m...
8 months ago
I wonder how many of these "voters" have actually used both a glossy screen and a matte screen side by side. My guess, not many...