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    Anti-Glare (Matte) Screen Protector

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by NetBrakr, Mar 21, 2011.

  1. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Yup, I was sick looking at the glossy screen of my laptop. So I went ahead and bought a matte screen protector that's design for my laptop, Samsung R480. It only cost me $14, with very good packing. The package was totally unfoldable.

    I got it on Saturday, it was early too. I installed it today. It was very hard to install but I managed to get it done. Unfortunately, there are some bubbles, but some will disappear overtime.

    Anyway, it's looks great, I can't be any happier. :)

    Does anybody else just sick of glossy screen and got a matte screen protector?
     
    NetBrakr, Mar 21, 2011
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  2. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    I also hate glossy. Ever since owning a matte laptop, I've never looked back.

    Unlike glossy, I can be on the computer for several hours and still be fine.

    With glossy, my eyes get a little watery and I blink faster and faster after a few hours.
     
    Voodooi, Mar 22, 2011
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  3. bryneb

    bryneb Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking at something like this for mine as well, did it diminish the colors at all?
     
    bryneb, Mar 22, 2011
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  4. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Matte screen protectors have CONs, they usually reduce brightness, add graininess and may also impact viewing angles. I tried most of the top rated shields/films/filters (from 20$ to 150$) and neither could match a quality of a proper matter screen. If you can upgrade the panel to the matte/anti-glare during the purchase, go 4 it. You can also find a proper screen from a third party supplier and replace it yourself but that may void the warranty. Plus, not everyone is comfortable about tearing their systems apart. :)
     
    Aikimox, Mar 22, 2011
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  5. bryneb

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    I've been looking at the matte ones on eBay but $100 seems a little steep for it right now. I personally have no issues pulling my laptop apart, and seeing as how I already upgraded the CPU I killed the 2 year warranty already. lol
    Thanks for the info on the screen protectors though, I guess I'll wait and search around more for a replacement screen.
     
    bryneb, Mar 22, 2011
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    NetBrakr, Mar 22, 2011
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    bryneb, Mar 22, 2011
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