Something to consider for those of you looking for a new laptop… There are two types of screens available with some models (like the MacBook). I decided to go with the ultra-cool “glossy” screen as opposed to the “matte” screen I’ve been used to with the Dell Latitude. Right away I was impressed with how sharp and clean the images were. It even seemed to improve the look of some of my digital photos.
Today I tried something new, I took it outside to work on the deck in the sunshine… All of a sudden I had glare everywhere! Admittedly LCD screens aren’t renowned for performing really well outdoors (remember the Palm m505 screen problems?) but the glare from the glossy screen doesn’t help. It’s not impossible, in fact I’m outside writing this post now. Just takes some getting used to with the glare distrac — oh sorry what was I writing? Oh yes… glare takes your eyes off what you’re working on.
All in all, with the amount of outdoor use the MacBook is likely to get, I think that the ultra-sharp glossy screen was still the right choice, just something to consider for anyone else looking into purchasing a laptop. Dustin’s review on notebookreview.com has some good screen information, particularly on the glossy vs. matte debate.
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