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    Glossy vs Matte screens

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by iMaCuLaTe, Dec 13, 2011.

  1. iMaCuLaTe

    iMaCuLaTe Notebook Consultant

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    I bought a Lotus p150hm which I will be playing with tommorow when I go back to the USA (YES!) and I ordered the glossy screen. I have been told that matte is better for people who travel a lot. Is that the case? And how big of a difference is the glossy vs matte screens for gaming?
     
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  2. TreeTops Ranch

    TreeTops Ranch Notebook Deity

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    I have a glossy screen on my Gateway gamer laptop and I love it. However, I use it inside where there are no reflection problems.

    By the way your avatar is obnoxious. Had a hard time answering your post. Scared. :eek:
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Dec 13, 2011
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  3. tiko2020

    tiko2020 Notebook Consultant

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    There are few threads discussing this, bottom line you can buy a matte filter to reduce the glare.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/631849-do-you-have-any-regrets-your-sager-purchase.html

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sag...150hm-matte-w-95-gamut-glossy-w-95-gamut.html

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/603791-95-gamut-matte-vs-glossy.html


    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/601009-glossy-vs-matte.html

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sag...have-matte-vs-glossy-decision-down-solid.html
     
    tiko2020, Dec 13, 2011
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  4. iMaCuLaTe

    iMaCuLaTe Notebook Consultant

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    Okay thanks a lot dude, I will check those out tommorow when I have more time. At work right now and I have to go home. Thanks again!
     
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  5. iMaCuLaTe

    iMaCuLaTe Notebook Consultant

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    No need to fear. Thats a picture of me back when I decided to rock a mohawk for 1 day. I actually took that picture for my adobe photoshop class back at school. But now I use it for my STEAM icon.
     
    iMaCuLaTe, Dec 13, 2011
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  6. daryldeal

    daryldeal Notebook Evangelist

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    better for travelling because you're mostly outdoors, less glare. almost no glare at 100% brightness for matte screens.
     
    daryldeal, Dec 13, 2011
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  7. NovaH

    NovaH Company Representative

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    Pretty much this.

    Also fingerprints! If they drive you nuts then glossy is not recommended.
     
    NovaH, Dec 14, 2011
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  8. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    The matte displays also tend to be easier on the eyes for long usage. I still, however, prefer the glossy screens myself but I am usually holed up at work in an office without a window so I don't have a lot of reflection issues. :)
     
    Support.4@XOTIC PC, Dec 14, 2011
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