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    Anti reflective coating add on

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by lordnikon, Aug 24, 2010.

  1. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey. I just purchased a new laptop, Acer 3820TG which has 13.3" HD LED screen (1366x768). It's way too glossy and reflective and was wondering if anyone have recommendations for a high quality anti reflective screen coating which I can attach to the screen. Colour and contrast is important as I'm also a photographer (but I don't use a mac :cool:)

    Thanks
     
    lordnikon, Aug 24, 2010
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  2. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    anti reflective coating is already applied to your screen. That's why it's glossy and reflective. :)
    What you want is "anti glare" screen protector. Check ebay.
     
    anodize, Aug 24, 2010
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  3. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    oh haha yeah anti-glare. Know any good ones?
     
    lordnikon, Aug 24, 2010
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Check out Amazon (anti glare screen protector) - Speck is one of many good brand.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 25, 2010
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  5. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    You sure Speck makes anti glare protectors for laptops? From their website they only have accessories for phones; i.e. iphones, ipads, blackberry.
     
    lordnikon, Aug 25, 2010
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    A lot of glossy screens have little or poor quality anti-reflective coating. The problem is there is too much marketing with names and not enough information on the type of anti-reflective coating used. Anti-glare is the same as matte, and not preferable for photography since its MO is to lower reflection by scattering light (which has the effect of also distorting colors to your eyes). Check out this:

    PixelBright LCDs
     
    sgogeta4, Aug 25, 2010
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  7. Breaking Brian

    Breaking Brian Notebook Evangelist

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    Try Lexar on amazon. I ordered one for my macbook awhile back and its nothing short of amazing... Excellent customer service as well.
     
    Breaking Brian, Aug 25, 2010
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    andrewliu6294 Notebook Consultant

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    Photodon too, I use their crystal clear model.
     
    andrewliu6294, Aug 25, 2010
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'll second Photodon.
     
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  10. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    The OP said he doesn't want anything glossy or refective so that's what I gave him. I am personally against the idea of applying a protector onto my screen.

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    Anti glare not being suitable for photography? I think that's BS. Name a decent monitor with a glossy screen? Have you seen one? There's a reason they don't make those(The apple imac 27'' is an exception, but who'd prefer 16:9 for any pro photo/graphical work anyway?). The link you provided is all theory, and I'd like to stick to my real world, first hand experience. I've been through almost every IPS/PVA/MVA panel since day one.
     
    anodize, Aug 25, 2010
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