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    I can't find a matt display / screen

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by flippyfloop, Mar 8, 2008.

  1. flippyfloop

    flippyfloop Newbie

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    I've spent the last three weeks trying to find a laptop / notebook that doesn't have a glassy, reflective display. I need to run Cinema 4D and other 3D programs so I need a good graphics card like nvidia 8600 GT 512mb. The only company that offers a matt display option is Apple but it's a bit over my budget.
    I've been incredibly thorough, tried every manufacturer including custom built companies like alienware, etc... Not one of these offers a matt screen option !?
    It's unbelievable that this is not a current option anywhere. I personally don't like these current shinny crystalbrite, colorshine, Truelife, etc displays. I find them to reflective and bias to images. What is going on ! Very frustrating. aarrrgg !
     
    flippyfloop, Mar 8, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There are alot of notebooks out there with matte screens...the IFL 92, T61p, HP8510p...
     
    Johnny T, Mar 8, 2008
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  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    how much is your budget?
     
    Xirurg, Mar 8, 2008
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  4. Sir Travis D

    Sir Travis D Notebook Deity

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    get an alienware area-51 m9750
     
    Sir Travis D, Mar 8, 2008
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  5. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    if he can`t buy macbook,how can he buy a proper alienware?
     
    Xirurg, Mar 8, 2008
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  6. LoneWolf15

    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    Lenovo's ThinkPad R and T series all come with matte screens. Both the R61 and T61 line have some excellent features, and with coupon codes, can be found for great prices. If you need a high-end graphics card, look at the 15" ThinkPad T61p, the p series is their mobile workstation line.

    Dell's Precision Workstation M4300 and M6300 systems also uses matte screens, and are worth a look. I think you're just looking in the wrong places, perhaps at entertainment-style laptops. Business-class performance laptops and mobile workstations all come with matte screens to prevent glare.
     
    LoneWolf15, Mar 8, 2008
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  7. Jaycee8980

    Jaycee8980 Notebook Deity

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    ^^ As I was going to say. Go for a Lenovo/IBM T61 :) Business oriented aka usually will have a Matte screen. Much chepaer then Mac and IMO Windows> Mac OS. Yes Im a fanboy.
     
    Jaycee8980, Mar 9, 2008
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