When will the glossy version of this product be available? The glossy version seems curiously absent. The previous rev had glossy available.--
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better question would be... when are they gonna ship the darn thing. i've been waiting since feb 26 for the blasted thing
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Are you sure? I thought Amazon only sold the matte screen version even for the previous model. I don't expect they will ever offer the new model with a glossy screen here.
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Looks like you can get the glossy screen version of this product with the same Amazon deal (no tax, free shipping and $150 rebate) at macconnection.com (macconnection dot com).-gm
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sales tax is based on the destination for the shipment. if that destination is in the same state as a state where the company (in this case, PC Connection) has a physical presence, and that state has a sales tax, you will be charged sales tax.if you live in a state where that company has no physical facilities, or the state in question has no sales tax, then you will not be charged sales tax.
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Personally I vastly prefer the "matte" (ie regular) screen. Really bright and nice looking, with no glare...although as so-called "glossy" screens go Apple's are good.
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I checked out the macconnection.com site for the MacBook Pro. Price was $1815.00 after rebate, but shipping was not free, and there was sales tax of $187.00. How did you find free shipping and no tax on that site?
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The currently available version of this product features a dark brown background. The image you saw on the product page was of an older, discontinued version of the product that hasn't been available for some time. I've contacted Amazon support about the issue and the images should be corrected shortly. I have a high level of confidence based on my knowledge of this product line and the company that produces it, that buying it from any of the sellers currently offering it via Amazon.com will yield the current version. Of course, I am partial to Affordable Tech, Inc.
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I have had both the glossy and the matte screens. As long as you don't have light directed towards the glossy screen then I think that you should enjoy it. Many people are overstating the negatives of this monitor.
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Hi Laurie - I don't think it is glossy on one side. It is very smooth though and perhaps you could say "almost" glossy but not quite. I hope that helps. Mona
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It's a personal preference but I prefer glossy but that's just me. Hope this helps!
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I just bought a used R2400 on eBay. For some reason it doesn't allow me to pick glossy paper (or anything besides matte options). Most of the options for paper are dimmed and unavailable for most color print sizes, and I can't even see an option for glossy paper. Can anyone help me open these printing options?
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The finish is gloss, but only on the body and headstock. The matte finish is really only available on older models. It does however, not effect the glorious sound in any way. This could quite possibly be one of the best masterbilt models yet, and that is ignoring the awesome electronics this has.
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Yes, however this is the glossy version. I would get the matte, if I were you.
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It's glossy, not mirror like but definitely a little glossy. I know what you mean ant the matte finish. You won't get that, bit the sheildf actually provides better grip than without.
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There are multiple versions of screens on this Product Line. There is a matte version which is Full HD IPS but is not a touch screen. My model has a gloss screen, but not overly so. It too is Full HD IPS but supports touch which was key for me in making the move to Windows 8. AFAIK, Amazon is selling the Glossy/Touch version.
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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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Thanks, karaoke.The day after I posted this, it was "In Stock" again (of course--like washing your car to make it rain). But now it's back to pre-orders. Very odd. But I won't worry about it now whenever I decide to order now.
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Well, I don't use them often, but I THOUGHT they were matte. Wrong! They're shiny! It sounds like maybe they've sold both kinds. Good luck, Scott!
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It is indeed odd. I'd say that this is a "gloss" like finish. I haven't used semi-gloss in a while so I might be off but I'd say it is glossy. Definitely not matte.
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This product was announced nearly two months back, and available for a few weeks now, but I am yet to see a professional review. Any pointer to one? Just curious.
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Hi Arnold - The glossy mirror surround is not primed, though it does take the automotive paint very well. I have not had any problems since painting directly onto the glossy outer shell. Hope that helps.
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Hi Enrique, The Glossy Screen is a build-to-order option from Apple, and is not offered on the retailer model of the MacBook Pro. If you're not satisfied with a matte screen, you will have to purchase from Apple directly. I was in the same situation, and ended up getting the glossy screen from Apple after I compared the two side-by-side.