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    will the thinkpads ever have glossy screens?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by johnny0001, Nov 8, 2007.

  1. johnny0001

    johnny0001 Notebook Consultant

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    i see so many pple that have glossy screens and it makes me jealous

    will the thinkpads ever have this option?
     
    johnny0001, Nov 8, 2007
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  2. JaneL

    JaneL Super Moderator

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    I hope not.
     
    JaneL, Nov 8, 2007
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  3. philfna

    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I am not sure if I would want glossy screens. Also with the zero gap design don't you think marks would show easily on the glossy screen?
     
    philfna, Nov 8, 2007
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  4. Cherude

    Cherude Notebook Evangelist

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    I hope never. I have already two mirrors at home! :D

    Ok, some people like it... Could be an extra option, but I really hope it will never be a standard.
     
    Cherude, Nov 8, 2007
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  5. KnightUnit

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    I find glossy screens annoying. Hard to work with for long periods of time.
     
    KnightUnit, Nov 8, 2007
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  6. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    zero gap?
    _______
     
    John B, Nov 8, 2007
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  7. ickysmits

    ickysmits Notebook Evangelist

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    It's available on the R61i ThinkPad already. I'm not sure why anyone would want glossy for a laptop that's intended to be taken outside and used for productivity. Gloss is anti-productive.
     
    ickysmits, Nov 8, 2007
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  8. Cherude

    Cherude Notebook Evangelist

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    :elvis:
    Oh no…! They arrived!!!
    Run Run!!! Save your ey... lives!!!
     
    Cherude, Nov 8, 2007
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  9. UCSCalan

    UCSCalan Notebook Geek

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    glossy screen sucks. During the day i just see my face on the damn screen. Mite look good at night but you won't be able to use it outdoors during the day
     
    UCSCalan, Nov 8, 2007
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  10. Cherude

    Cherude Notebook Evangelist

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    Now the R61i serie seems promiscuous :p
     
    Cherude, Nov 8, 2007
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  11. LaptopGuru

    LaptopGuru Notebook Evangelist

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    I second, third, fourth, whatever, this notion. I really dread the day a glossy screen becomes the only option. Glare is your enemy. I did come around to widescreens and really like them now, but glossy would be counterproductive for me at least.
     
    LaptopGuru, Nov 8, 2007
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  12. miro_gt

    miro_gt Notebook Deity

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    glossy sucks. Hell, I don't even like wide screen on a monitor smaller than 24"
     
    miro_gt, Nov 8, 2007
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  13. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Yeah, why would a person want a glossy screen for business ????
    Thinkpad is designed to last, and only for business.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Nov 8, 2007
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  14. Benjamin Chin

    Benjamin Chin Notebook Consultant

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    One of the most thoughtful features of the ThinkPad is the low glare matte surface screen we all enjoy.

    The glossy screen can have its advantage for the X61t in that the smooth surface reduces friction for the stylus pen tip (reducing wear on the tip), giving a better tablet writing experience.

    However, for the mainstream T and R series, I strongly support all your views that the matte surface screen is most visually ergonomic.
     
    Benjamin Chin, Nov 8, 2007
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  15. vi3tscorpian

    vi3tscorpian Notebook Evangelist

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    hehe...it's a mistake to go for a glossy screen! i had tried out 3 glossy screen laptop but then i had to get back to the high quality Matte Finish one. Only reasons: try them out and compare, you'll have the answers.
     
    vi3tscorpian, Nov 8, 2007
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  16. eyecon82

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    i hope they never have a glossy screen...why would you want one? it makes viewing conditions worse
     
    eyecon82, Nov 8, 2007
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  17. ooxxoo

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    Glossy sucks.
     
    ooxxoo, Nov 8, 2007
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