Is the screen matte or glossy? Can anyone talk about the display on this laptop? * Is it matte, or glossy? * How is it when viewed from a side angle? * How is it in a brightly lighted room?* Does it have a bright backlighting setting? I'm returning my HP mini to COSTCO because of the intolerable glare and reflections from the glossy screen. I don't want to take any chances w/this order, since Amazon only permits free returns if the product is defective. If you own this laptop, can you please inform us about the display? Lots of other folks want to know the same thing... Is the screen matte or glossy? Can anyone talk about the display on this laptop? * Is it matte, or glossy? * How is it when viewed from a side angle? * How is it in a brightly... » Read More Is the screen matte or glossy? Can anyone talk about the display on this laptop? * Is it matte, or glossy? * How is it when viewed from a side angle? * How is it in a brightly lighted room?* Does it have a bright backlighting setting? I'm returning my HP mini to COSTCO because of the intolerable glare and reflections from the glossy screen. I don't want to take any chances w/this order, since Amazon only permits free returns if the product is defective. If you own this laptop, can you please inform us about the display? Lots of other folks want to know the same thing... « Show Less
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Technically glossy, but there is a coating that acts as if it were somewhat matte. Side angle is acceptable IMO. Have yet to use it in a really bright room, however I'm sure there are varying definitions of a bright room, but I wouldn't think for a netbook of this size you'd be disappointed.
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Hey guys, I know this thread concerns the screen, but I have a quick question. Has anyone tried loading the Kindle software on this thing & read a book? Are the books in color? The only reason I'm asking is because that's the only reason I would buy this.
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The screen is matte and not glossy at all. I have bright lights directly above my screen and sit about 2 feet away from it, and there's no glare on the screen. The frame is glossy, though; the only place I notice it is at the bottom, where it's a little more than 1" wide. The frame on the top and sides is very thin and the gloss isn't noticable there. Hope this helps!
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Its not Glossy. But, it has a very bright display! My only downside is with the touch pad - takes some getting use to. It's not like previous Laptops. Overall a very good machine!!!!
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it's definitely glossy....... it's not the best laptop out there but for the price its great.
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The screen itself is not glossy, but the bezel around it is. There are no reflections from other light sources that would hinder viewing. I have a window facing the screen, a desk lamp next side it and overhead lights and see no reflections from any. I use this quite a bit for Excel spreadsheets & Word Documents and have no problems with clarity.
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Matte finish vs Glossy finish! You can have that ACER with its glossy screen, the glare is horrible! I'll take the trade off of less vivid colors!I love mine! I think the sound is appropriate for the small speaker system. I am personally happy with the display and I've used both the ASUS and ACER. That ACER looks deceptively great until you start using it and the glare drives you crazy.
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No, the display is not glossy. Unlike conventional screens on regular monitors that are glossy, this one is not. Reflections on the screen are almost non-existent. You have to look for certain angles at which you can catch some faint reflections on the screen. It truly is a great display for photography/image processing.
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Hey Gary,The screen is matted. I can't see any reflection with my desk lamp on. However, very strong direct sunlight will give you some reflection which should be expected.
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I'm writing via one of these monitors right now. I would describe them as matte. Mine (I have two) sit on my desk which is perpendicular to a window. I usually pull the shades down on the window most of the way when I'm using my monitors, but not because of glare, just because it's hard to see on almost any monitor with sunlight falling directly on them. I never have to turn off the overhead light to use them at night. I would not describe these monitors as having a glare problem at all. Overall I like these monitors very much.
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I own the N120, and the screen is beautiful. I have avoided glossy screens before, but this one is unquestionably the best screen I have had in all of my 6 laptops so far. Also, the N120 has a full size keyboard. I love the machine.
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This is matte. Which I'm torn on. I see lines in the screen in totally black areas which bug me. But on prints it's not there so I'm getting used to it. I do like that I never have any glare so there are pluses and minuses to it. Over all I love this computer! It's amazing!
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It has a matte display. There's some reflection, but not much. I've had the laptop for a few weeks and really like it. The only thing about it I don't like is the trackpad - it's just not very responsive. But I use a full keyboard and mouse 90% of the time anyway.
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Its matte for sure......i dont care for glossy screens which is one of the reason I went with this monitor. So good I actually have 2 of them
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I don't know how matte means for screen but yeah....it is glossy like most laptops are
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It is an excellent display screen. Perfect for viewing graphics. It is anti-glare. Don't know what you mean by glossy??
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It's a matte (dull) screen, but that doesn't mean its not sharp. After owning it for four months, i'm still surprised at the sharpness and brightness of the display, and i've never had to use it at the highest brightness setting.
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Hi Thank you for your interest. It's glossy screen like Apple cinema display. Thanks.