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    turning a glossy screen matte

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by josinalvo, Jul 17, 2014.

  1. josinalvo

    josinalvo Newbie

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    Ahoy there!

    Is it possible to buy some adhesive screen protection to turn a glossy screen matte ? Are there problems with it ?

    The screen (of the notebook I am thinking of buying) is a touchscreen. Would that be a problem ?

    Thank you for any help/opinion!
     
    josinalvo, Jul 17, 2014
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  2. Hayoung

    Hayoung Notebook Consultant

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    I'm interested in hearing the responses, got a glossy screen myself which is a bugger.
     
    Hayoung, Jul 17, 2014
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  3. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    A matte screen protector. I'm using those on my phones, work just fine... except the installation, which can be a real pain.
     
    KLF, Jul 18, 2014
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  4. Megol

    Megol Notebook Evangelist

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    Well I have used a matte "screen protector" on an Asus eee PC (relatively new one with AMD Bobcat core) which made the screen usable. Installation is a PITA though. Have done the same on my smartphone, different make, same installation procedure, same pain (;P) same gain.

    As I couldn't find the right size for my computer I bought one for a larger screened machine and carefully cut it to size _after_ installation. Looks fine, just have to be _careful_ as one could scratch the screen otherwise.
     
    Megol, Jul 20, 2014
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  5. ryukenden

    ryukenden Notebook Evangelist

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    The screen protector is a poor man matte screen. The difference between native matte screen and converted one is night and day. If you want the effect of a real matte screen, then you need to have a real matte screen. Otherwise the screen protector does just that; protect the screen.
     
    ryukenden, Jul 21, 2014
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  6. Megol

    Megol Notebook Evangelist

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    The big differences are actually in the installation - professionals can use thinner films and can install it without air bubbles or tiny dust particles. They also have a larger selection of films than us amateurs.

    But I still maintain that a good quality film on a glare notebook installed by an amateur can make the screen usable.
     
    Megol, Jul 31, 2014
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  7. Mr.Koala

    Mr.Koala Notebook Virtuoso

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    It won't do anything to your touchscreen's function, but matte surfaces may accumulate oil or dirt much faster than glossy when touched by naked fingers.
     
    Mr.Koala, Aug 20, 2014
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