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    3M Laptop Privacy Filters?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by shortbuskelly, May 23, 2006.

  1. shortbuskelly

    shortbuskelly Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone here used the 3M Laptop Privacy Filters? http://www.secure-it.com/shop/index.php/cPath/38_41

    Are they worthwhile? Simple to install? I need the one for the 17" (widescreen) I *think* (it's for a Dell Inspiron E1705) but $75 bucks is a lot of money for a piece of flimsy plastic for a screen. ;) Suggestions?

    Thanks,
    Kelly
     
    shortbuskelly, May 23, 2006
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  2. z5sharp

    z5sharp Notebook Consultant

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    They're so expensive. I thought about getting one but changed my mind because of the cost. I don't think they're worth it unless you're some important executive or something.
     
    z5sharp, May 23, 2006
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Brian, May 24, 2006
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  4. frankis843

    frankis843 Newbie

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    will the filter help eliminate glare outside?
     
    frankis843, May 24, 2006
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  5. dragonesse

    dragonesse Notebook Deity

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    The price sucks, but I love the concept. I HATE it when people blatantly copy my notes from me in class. It's one of the reasons I prefer a matte screen. I'm a very protective person sometimes...
     
    dragonesse, May 24, 2006
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  6. HomeSkillet

    HomeSkillet Notebook Evangelist

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    pr0n...........
     
    HomeSkillet, May 24, 2006
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  7. Ice-Tea

    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    Why don't you just buy a notebook from the 1980's? Small viewing angle assured! :D
     
    Ice-Tea, May 24, 2006
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  8. shortbuskelly

    shortbuskelly Notebook Enthusiast

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    shortbuskelly, May 24, 2006
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  9. moku

    moku Notebook Consultant

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    porn in the classroom? :p

    lol, i turn the brightness down and use like 9pt size when i use my notebook in class to take notes just so others have a hard time reading my notes. :D
     
    moku, May 25, 2006
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  10. dblank

    dblank Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    simple just get a tablet. no one can read my handwriting... myself included but still great security...
     
    dblank, May 26, 2006
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  11. rocketscientist

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    Privacy filters are nice if you have a business need for them. I was able to pick up a 13.3" Widescreen model from ViewGuard, http://www.buyviewguard.com. I only use it when travelling or working at Starbucks and it works well.
     
    rocketscientist, Feb 11, 2007
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  12. FormFactor

    FormFactor Notebook Consultant

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    Yes on both counts. I love having the filter. Plus when home, you can easily remove it if you want.
     
    FormFactor, Feb 11, 2007
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