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    NP8180-Glossy

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

  1. larrythesimpleton

    larrythesimpleton Notebook Consultant

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    So is there any future hope to getting a non-glossy option on these machines?
    I am looking for a 18" replacement for my Acer 8943g, but I really don't like the glossy screen I currently have.

    Is my only choice to go with a 17" machine instead?
     
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  2. J.P.@XoticPC

    J.P.@XoticPC Company Representative

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    I think the main reason there aren't any 18.4" matte screens on the market right now is simply demand...There's not enough of it :(

    However, AUO or LG will probably start making screens once it gets popular.
     
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  3. larrythesimpleton

    larrythesimpleton Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, well put me down for one Matte please.

    As it stands, I may end up ordering a 17" instead....but I want the power of the 18" Crossfire.

    How glossy is the glossy? Just as glossy as anything else?

    If I order the 8180 from Xotic and just can't deal with the gloss, could it be returned or exchanged for the lesser model with a matte?
     
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  4. Rykoshet

    Rykoshet Notebook Deity

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    Why not get a matte screen filter?
     
    Rykoshet, Dec 13, 2011
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  5. larrythesimpleton

    larrythesimpleton Notebook Consultant

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    That is certainly an option.
    I didn't know they made them for 18" screens. I will have to look into that.
    Wouldn't one distort the brightness/image/colors at all?
     
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    klaus_2011 Notebook Geek

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    It is quite glossy. If I turn on full lighting in my room it is no fun to look at the screen. This doesn't bother me personally since I always turn on semi-indirect lighting when working on the notebook. And in this case the screen is wonderful - I simply love it :cool:
     
    klaus_2011, Dec 14, 2011
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