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    Is the Sony Z Screen Matte or Glossy?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Prince_Phoenix, Sep 30, 2008.

  1. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Tried searching on the forums already. No luck to this question. Winding down on the Sony most likely.
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Sep 30, 2008
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  2. b|lly

    b|lly Notebook Deity

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    Why dont you check official sony vaio webpage?

    The data is there.
     
    b|lly, Sep 30, 2008
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  3. Takashi

    Takashi Notebook Consultant

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    matte... or close to it... definitely not glossy.
     
    Takashi, Sep 30, 2008
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  4. gr00vy0ne

    gr00vy0ne Notebook Consultant

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    I'd say it's a hybrid between a glossy screen and a matte screen. The colors, contrast, and saturation are that of a glossy screen, however, it has a new matte-like screen finish that diffuses glare and improves outside readability.
     
    gr00vy0ne, Sep 30, 2008
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  5. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Can you see your reflection when you look at the screen?
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Sep 30, 2008
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  6. gr00vy0ne

    gr00vy0ne Notebook Consultant

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    Generally speaking...No. It's way better than on a normal glossy screen but not as good as a pure matte screen (but these look crappier).
     
    gr00vy0ne, Sep 30, 2008
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  7. sonoritygenius

    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    yep, its a hybrid; I can see a BIT of my reflection when its OFF :D
     
    sonoritygenius, Sep 30, 2008
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