Why does apple use glossy screens

On the flight I decided to get some work done and was amazed at how unusable this is in non-optimal situations. Like an airplane!? In January , Apple appeared to concede the point that glossy screens aren't for everyone when they announced the new inch MacBook Pro with a matte screen option. Then everything went completely down hill when Apple released the rest of the unibody MacBook Pro line with glossy-only displays. I don't argue that some users prefer glossy screens.

I can tolerate them in indoor environments and in low light conditions. Heck, I'll even agree that colors can appear more saturated when viewed on a glossy screen. That's why I'm not calling for Apple to dump glossy entirely, but rather to give users the choice of anti-glare and glossy screens -- for the same price. A story published yesterday on AppleInsider gives hope to fans of anti-glare screens everywhere indicating that Apple may have realized the error of its glossy ways.

Just a ridiculous situation. Some people are professionals or at least like to use there computers more than an hour a DAY Forget it. My sympathy Juan, hopefully this problem of lack of consumer choice between glossy and matte will be corrected. We all know the mirror is a big issue. Love apple, but I also hate Glossy mirror display.

Aug 13, PM. Aug 14, AM. Question: Q: Why oh why are screens now glossy? More Less. Communities Get Support. Sign in Sign in Sign in corporate. Browse Search. Ask a question.

User profile for user: JuanDent JuanDent. What are the apple designers thinking? I would love to buy an Imac, but not until they have matte screens. My entire studio now use PCs - I don't want to, but we've been forced to. Macs used to be the mainstay of designer's offices, but now it seems they're more interested in fashion than real productivity. I thought it was a fad when they were introduced, but I've been waiting years now!

It's as if Macs are now designed as shiny internet machines, not for real work. Nov 11, AM. More Less. Communities Get Support. Sign in Sign in Sign in corporate. Browse Search. Ask a question. User profile for user: bendermac bendermac. Reply I have this question too 72 I have this question too Me too 72 Me too. All replies Drop Down menu. Loading page content. User profile for user: Mike-B Mike-B. Jul 20, PM in response to bendermac In response to bendermac Another example of Apple's definition of the difference between "Pro" and "Prosumer".

Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. User profile for user: Eric Eskam Eric Eskam. Jul 20, PM in response to bendermac In response to bendermac Apple only offers glossy diplays because it's what the vast majority of their customers want - duh!

User profile for user: Robert Farthing Robert Farthing. Most online surveys I've seen suggest c. Jul 21, PM in response to bendermac In response to bendermac Matte displays are great for work. User profile for user: Chuck Vicious Chuck Vicious. Aug 9, AM in response to bendermac In response to bendermac We all hear "The number one complaint about the iMac: The glare and reflections from the glossy screen.

User profile for user: Arun06 Arun Aug 10, AM in response to bendermac In response to bendermac Whether one is more popular than the other is irrelevant, as paying consumers we deserve the right to choose.

User profile for user: lakeshore lakeshore. Aug 10, AM in response to Arun06 In response to Arun06 Glassy screen eyesore aside, the current iMac is dated in more ways than one. User profile for user: Kebabselector Kebabselector. Aug 10, PM in response to bendermac In response to bendermac I have plenty of customers still using the white iMac 24" who are dreading the day the iMacs expire all graphic designers.

Aug 12, PM in response to bendermac In response to bendermac I agree - after living with a glossy iMac for three years, there is no way I'm buying another Apple computer product with a glossy screen - so when this puppy dies, I'll have to switch to Mac Mini and get my screen elsewhere - so Apple will not only lose my enthusiasm for the brand, but some of my money as well. Oh No, It's Glossy Glossy screens are in, unfortunately. That's not a mirror baby, it's a display People have complained about the new glossy screens a lot, but let's see how bad they really are.

While the obvious comparison would be between the old and new MacBooks I want to start by comparing the new MacBook to the first generation matte MacBook Pro to put the glossiness into perspective for those of you who don't have a previous generation MacBook: MacBook Pro matte left vs. Let's look at how the old glossy display compares to the new glass covered glossy one: The old MacBook Pro glossy left vs. Compared to the previous generation MacBook we have the same problem: the new display is extremely reflective: MacBook old left vs.

MacBook new right There are definitely situations where the new displays are unusable outside, especially compared to a notebook with a matte display. MacBook new right Note that there are also situations where even the older MacBooks aren't usable outside: Part of the problem is the black border around the display. Post Your Comment Please log in or sign up to comment. See the number of pro-matte comments already at the MacMatte website.

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