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    Comparison between Glossy and Matte screens

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by SessionDrummer, Feb 12, 2012.

  1. SessionDrummer

    SessionDrummer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone been able to do a direct comparison between the glossy and matte finish screens ?
     
    SessionDrummer, Feb 12, 2012
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    av1atic, Feb 12, 2012
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    jaug1337, Feb 12, 2012
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    alucasa Notebook Evangelist

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    For me, I've had glossy screen for so many years. Matte screen was a blessing.
     
    alucasa, Feb 12, 2012
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  5. HeavenCry

    HeavenCry Notebook Virtuoso

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    Theres a thread with comparison photos and specs of all the screen options for the P150HM and P170HM, search the forums a bit next time, theres so many threads about this popping up.
    HERE (thanks to Mythologic).
     
    HeavenCry, Feb 13, 2012
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    xBlitzerx Newbie

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    I could never go glossy again. I can't stand the reflections.
     
    xBlitzerx, Feb 16, 2012
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  7. GTRagnarok

    GTRagnarok Notebook Evangelist

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    Now, if only Clevo had a matte bezel like that Asus.
     
    GTRagnarok, Feb 17, 2012
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  8. jaug1337

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    What is a bezel? :) I'm quite unfamiliar with that word..
     
    jaug1337, Feb 17, 2012
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  9. acroedd

    acroedd Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the glossy, how many of us will spend time under the sun gaming? I can see the glare sometimes from the window. I would rather spend money to buy a led monitor than spend 200 bucks for a screen! On the other hand, if you were getting the 15inch one, I think its much cheaper for the matte screen! I would recommend it !
     
    acroedd, Feb 17, 2012
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  10. jclausius

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    The bezel is the "border" or cover around the monitor holding it in place or at least hiding the mount. On my x7200, it is a shiny piece of black plastic surrounding the LCD screen.
     
    jclausius, Feb 17, 2012
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    What about getting a glossy screen but then buying a 35$ screen inlay to make it matte. Do those work well or are there issues?
     
    trancekat, Feb 17, 2012
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  12. Anthony@MALIBAL

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    That should work decently if it's a quality filter. The only complaints they generally get are that it can make the screen a bit darker, and if it's a sticker there can be air bubbles.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Feb 17, 2012
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  13. Ryan

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    The screen filters are very hard to apply and are generally worse in quality than factory-made matte panels...

    If you can sacrifice a few $$ on something else like RAM, I'd suggest you initially go with Matte.
     
    Ryan, Feb 17, 2012
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  14. lazaredz

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    Always matte whenever I get the choice. Yah I can control the light in whatever room I am working in (mostly) but when you do get in a position where that lamp in blooming right in the middle of your screen, it can get rather annoying.


    That and the kid's fingerprints .... yuck!
     
    lazaredz, Feb 18, 2012
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  15. Superfrag

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    I suppose it depends on your usage conditions. If you're going to stay indoor all the time, Glossy would be a better option since the colors and contrast will be better.

    If there is going to be a lot of light, or you will take the notebook outdoor, then Matte is the obvious choice, Glossy screens are practically unusable under sunlight, and aren't that great when there is a good amount of light shining on the screen.
     
    Superfrag, Feb 18, 2012
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  16. jaug1337

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    Why would you game on a laptop in the sunlight? Always puzzled me.
     
    jaug1337, Feb 18, 2012
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  17. physib

    physib Notebook Evangelist

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    I think glossy screens have better colors, so I would go for that instead.
     
    physib, Feb 18, 2012
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    In my case, I take my laptop with me everywhere I go and use it a lot at work. I work at a fire station though, and on the occasion (which isn't very often) if it's cool or nice outside and I'm not busy I'll sit on my laptop at a table we have outside. That's probably the only time I could think of where I'd game outside though. Or even at the house if I want to sit out back and enjoy the breeze
     
    urmystlkal, Feb 19, 2012
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    Oh I rest my case then.

    It's the opposite with me, always sitting indoors with decent lighting which is too highly placed to interfere with a Glossy screen.
     
    jaug1337, Feb 19, 2012
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    I am considering buying a Clevo but an IPS panel is a must for me. Can the current owners possibly comment on the screen quality? Please mention your models. Apologies if this is hijacking the thread. Did not want to create a new one as the topic seemed related.
     
    imusorka, Feb 19, 2012
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  21. Ryan

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    If an IPS is a must, the Sager/Clevo part would not be the right choice for you.

    You have a few choices,

    12.5" Lenovo X220 with 6-bit IPS
    15.6" Dell M4600 with 10-bit IPS RGBLED
    15.6" HP 8560w with 10-bit IPS RGBLED
    17.3" Dell M6600 with 10-bit IPS RGBLED
    17.3" HP 8760w with 10-bit IPS RGBLED

    I've used the P150HM with BOTH panels, the 95% matte and the 95% glossy, and I've recently had the Precision M4600 with 10-bit IPS RGBLED.

    Although horizontal viewing angles are pretty good, the vertical angles are not too good compared to the IPS series, and it won't be comparable. Colorwise, they lag behind the true RGB of the workstations.
     
    Ryan, Feb 19, 2012
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    Say you should presumably present some kind of conclusion here.

    Which screen is the right eye-candy? I've seen the M4600 at work, and it's beautiful. But regarding the 95% matte vs 95% glossy, at perfect conditions, which would win?
     
    jaug1337, Feb 19, 2012
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  23. Ryan

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    95% Glossy is an overall better screen.

    Unless you have a need for matte, glossy wins hands down in terms of brightness, contrast, and overall color quality(this might be subjective).
     
    Ryan, Feb 19, 2012
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    My god, thank you master :notworthy: I really appreciate this answer!
     
    jaug1337, Feb 20, 2012
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  25. Ryan

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    Yup, and as this thread has derailed enough, this will now be closed.

    ;)
     
    Ryan, Feb 20, 2012
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