LN37A550 screen type - matte or glossy?
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According to cnet.com, Samsung's 5 Series TVs have a matte screen, unlike the glossy screens on the 6 and 7 Series TVs (not sure about the 8 and 9 Series TVs).
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I would order the clear one if you want it to look as if there is nothing on the screen. The matte finish - the one I purchased - is definitely visible in my opinion.
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My understanding - which is why I just bought the 820 - is that the 820 features a matte screen, while the older 810 has a glossy screen. That glossy screen was a common complaint among reviewers. FWIW, the 820 display is beautiful. Either way, they're Sonys, so you won't be too disappointed - but I'd seriously consider the 820 for the screen alone. They say it's a lot easier to view in glary/sunlight conditions.
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the samsung nc-20 is glossy unfortunately. i dont know why the glossy screen is the majority of netbooks? how stupid can companies be. these are for TRAVELING!! Not only glare is a problem but privacy as well. i dont need the person next to me on a plane watching everything i do.
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I've never thought of a monitor as matte or glossy but I'd say that it's certainly not glossy. Btw, I like this laptop very much but not thrilled with Windows 8, though I am getting used to it.
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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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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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Just recieved ours a week ago and it has a matte screen. I totally forgot that it never asked for my preference when I was ordering! So I think you are right, Amazon doesn't offer the glossy. I personally like the matte better, less annoying reflection, though I've heard the glossy screens have better color, personal preference.
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I would consider it a matte screen. It's not high gloss like those old CRT monitors.
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The screen does not reflect so guess it is glossy. It has a fixed slight tilt.
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This screen appears to be the matte version, since the connector is at the very bottom of the screen towards the right side. The 40-pin connector on the glossy version is located about 1.5"-2" from the bottom of the screen and towards the left side. (Dell own website specifies their glossy screens have left connectors). Make sure you can see a clear pic of the back of the screen and not trust what the listing says. I've seen plenty that say "glossy" or "left connector" and it's on the right just like this one.
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Mine is clear and it's fine. Matte seems to take away from the crispness of the screen.
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Thanks everyone--I really appreciate your answering! A matte screen is a must have for me and they are getting very hard to find! Can't understand the attraction to those shiny reflective screens! You all have been very helpful!
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Matte. No texture of note as is discussed with Dell's high-ends (though I've never seen them.)
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HiThank you for your interest.Yes it's the same LG AH-IPS panel.It's glossy.Thank you.
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It seems to be glossy, but this screen has 5 or 6 brightness settings to choose fromPs.This is an excellent monitor!!
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It is glossy, however I haven't had any issues with glare as the screen is bright enough when it is on I don't notice it!