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    Np2090 Matte or Glossy?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Jay13, Jul 10, 2007.

  1. Jay13

    Jay13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I intend to order my laptop within the next few weeks. I'm thinking after I get back from vacation as I don't need it till the beginning or middle of September.

    Now I'm wondering which screen to pick. Should I wait for the higher resolution glossy or settle for the matte at higher resolution, or should I get the glossy at lower resolution?

    Thanks

    Woops just saw I spelt Matt wrong in the title. My bad
     
    Jay13, Jul 10, 2007
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  2. osso002

    osso002 Notebook Evangelist

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    1680 x 1050 WSXGA+ seems to be matte (for the time being due to a shortage of glossy) and the other(s) are glossy...
     
    osso002, Jul 10, 2007
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    Mongoose.wa Notebook Guru

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    I'm going to be buying one soon as well and I'm planning on going the matte route. I'm worried about glare with the glossy screen since I'll probably be using it outside from time to time.
     
    Mongoose.wa, Jul 10, 2007
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  4. Santrago

    Santrago Notebook Consultant

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    glossy for movies and games, matte for working outside.... you choose. i'll wait for the glossy ones. if they ever come out.
     
    Santrago, Jul 10, 2007
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  5. Donald@Paladin44

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    Matte screens do work better outdoors than glossy screens, but none of them work well unless they are shaded. In direct sunlight all of them will wash out and be very hard to read. The biggest advantage of the Matte screen is they do not reflect the room lighting, sunlight coming through the window, or the user or others walking behind the user. A glossy screen can resemble watching a non Matte TV during the day with the window shade open behind you. There is a great thread discussing Matte vs. Glossy, including a Poll, at http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=132881
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jul 10, 2007
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