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Updated: High-res anti-glare?

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ScottyB

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I am getting a new Macbook Pro for grad school. I will be using it for video editing and other graphics work, along with writing. From what I understand, I should be getting the anti-glare for better representation of my final product and better use in high light environments, correct?
 
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Yes, exactly.

I would have gotten that myself if I could afford it. The difference between a 13" glossy/glass and a 15" matte screen was astronomical.
 
Again we disagree Slugg... 🙂 I like glossy screens.

The glossy/matte debate is on going. If you are doing video editing as part of your major then you should hopefully have access to screen calibration hardware/software. If that is the case, then use that and that will give you the best representation of your final product. And although matte screens don't have glare problems, my biggest issue with matte is that it gets washed out in some light angles and is generally lower contrast. With glossy screens, incoming light is used to bolster the backlighting on the screen, which is why colors 'pop' and are brighter. With matte screens, incoming light is scattered and diffused, the advantage is that you don't get glare on the screen.

If you have an Apple store near you, then go check them out for yourself. Though you should definitely get the high-res screen regardless.
 
Well, if you're computing in a mobile blackout tent or an oversized burka, then a glossy is great for poppy (if not necessarily accurate) colours. Apple's Barbie-mirror flavour in particular however is completely unusable anywhere that daylight has any penetration into.

The absolutely ragged edge of what I can deal with is the E2E display on the Dell M6500 Covets - they have a light-scattering effect at the back of the glass layer that seems to impede some of the complete glare that can be seen in low-function, high-style consumer machines. I also find the plastic glossy displays - such as that found on the Air and in the manner of many Sony's - a lot more usable too despite their reflectivity.

I chose the Air over the MBP13 for many reasons, but the display was one aspect of it. None of my Macbook Pros have glass frontage.
 
TheStu,

I'll agree with that. However, ScottyB said some key words for his application: "high light environments." That being the case, a matte screen would better represent his work than a glossy screen, in my opinion. But like you said, he should just see them in person and make a decision.

ScottyB - if you're only going to be presenting while the laptop is plugged into the charger, then a glossy display might be fine for you. At max brightness, the screen is highly visible. Your battery will die quite quickly, though, if you're not plugged in. I would especially get the matte display if you plan on showing off your work out in the open, as opposed to one-on-one, because then it's visible from more angles than a glossy screen.

Food for thought: this is my first glossy screen. It's not that bad, really. There are some things I like about my previous matte screens, but overall I enjoy this one better. The LED backlight is quite good and view angles are WAY better than my previous laptops. My favorite thing about this glass shielded screen is that it's easily cleaned with Windex and a paper towel! I mean 100%, streak-free clean. Love it.
 
slugg said:
TheStu,

I'll agree with that. However, ScottyB said some key words for his application: "high light environments." That being the case, a matte screen would better represent his work than a glossy screen, in my opinion. But like you said, he should just see them in person and make a decision.

ScottyB - if you're only going to be presenting while the laptop is plugged into the charger, then a glossy display might be fine for you. At max brightness, the screen is highly visible. Your battery will die quite quickly, though, if you're not plugged in. I would especially get the matte display if you plan on showing off your work out in the open, as opposed to one-on-one, because then it's visible from more angles than a glossy screen.

Food for thought: this is my first glossy screen. It's not that bad, really. There are some things I like about my previous matte screens, but overall I enjoy this one better. The LED backlight is quite good and view angles are WAY better than my previous laptops. My favorite thing about this glass shielded screen is that it's easily cleaned with Windex and a paper towel! I mean 100%, streak-free clean. Love it.
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I won't be doing any presenting. I just don't want to run into a case where I do some color correction and think it good while the glossy screen is just overcompensating. Also, I like to use my laptop outside, and I have a glossy screen right now that makes it impossible to work outside. I also have a netbook with an LED that makes it very easy to work outside.
 
Ok, anti-glare is so awesome. I had forgotten what it was like to use a computer and not look at myself.

Sure the color's don't 'pop' as much as my glossy, but it's a fair trade.
 
ScottyB said:
I am getting a new Macbook Pro for grad school. I will be using it for video editing and other graphics work, along with writing. From what I understand, I should be getting the anti-glare for better representation of my final product and better use in high light environments, correct?
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I would say no. Colour calibration yes, but matte versus glossy doesn't make that much of a difference IMO. I use my Macbook for the exact same things and I haven't had issues. Even though the LCDs are glossy, glare isn't usually a problem. The backlights are bright enough for most environments, even outdoors. Chances are you won't be doing post production work outside in the bright sun anyway.
 
I have a vintage '07 MBP, and the matte screen on it makes it usable anywhere. Glossy looks purty in the store, but that's really about it IMO.
 
I got a link to the "recommended" (aka: required) laptop for my school. They had the anti-glare screen on the model, so that is what I went with. Ordered it last night. Hope it's fast.

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PROCESSOR 065-9134 2.66GHz Intel Core i7
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MEMORY 065-9136 8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRM - 2x4GB
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HARD DRIVE 065-9140 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200
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OPTICAL DRIVE 065-9145 SuperDrive 8X DL
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DISPLAY 065-9412 MBP 15"HR Antiglare WS Display
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Apple Software - iWork 065-7672 No iWork preinstalled
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Apple Software - Final Cut Exp 065-7674 No Final Cut Express preinstd
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Apple Software - Aperture 065-7673 No Aperture Preinstalled
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Apple Software - Logic Express 065-7675 No Logic Express Preinstalled
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Apple Software - Filemaker 065-8307 No FileMaker Preinstalled
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Apple Software - MS Office 065-8198 No MSO preinstalled
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DVI Adapter 065-9150 No DVI Adapter
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VGA Adapter 065-9152 No VGA Adapter
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KEYBOARD AND DOCUMENTATION 065-9160 Keyboard/Users Guide
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COUNTRY KIT 065-9163 Country Kit
 
color and contrast matter more than anti glare unless your environement is heinous when you are dealing with video editing where accuracy matters.
 
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