Glossy or Matte screen? Does anyone know whether this model offered by Amazon comes with the glossy or matte screen? Apple lets you choose either option for the same price, but Amazon doesn't seem to provie that. Or is there a way to tell from the model #? Glossy or Matte screen? Does anyone know whether this model offered by Amazon comes with the glossy or matte screen? Apple lets you choose either option for the same price, but Amazon doesn't... » Read More Glossy or Matte screen? Does anyone know whether this model offered by Amazon comes with the glossy or matte screen? Apple lets you choose either option for the same price, but Amazon doesn't seem to provie that. Or is there a way to tell from the model #? « Show Less
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brother or sister, the screen is matte, not glossy. i ordered this notebook a little while ago and it just arrived today, best decision [in regards to electronics] i have ever made, ever. i owned four windows notebooks before purchasing this one, and using this notebook [and mac os] actually simulates the feeling of "a breath of fresh air".
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I would like to know this too. Is the screen excessively glossy? I know on some of the higher end ones they make the display very shiny which is incredibly annoying if you have even a dimly lit room. This set is priced in the middle range so I'm wondering how the gloss on the screen is. It's so hard to tell in the stores because they have the screens in a dark area and angled just so.
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FYI - I preordered mine from Apple in the middle of Jan and just received it this week (2/25). So it isn't just Amazon - I have read posts that say some Apple stores have them - but I think that might be false.
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Not that I know of. All of the versions that I have found each has a glossy screen. On the plus side, the display is very bright and usable outdoors.
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It's glossy. Just like the apple 27" cinema displays. I have 3 of them in my photography studio. They are awesome and a great value!
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Screen is not glossy, however, it looks really good. I had to turn off screen to verify what type of finish it had since the video is so clear. Just to be clear, glossy to me is it looks like glass, good shine, this screen when off looks like matte in my opinion.
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Hi Thank you for your interest. Yes it's glossy screen like Apple cinema display. Thank you.
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It doesn't have the matte screen. It uses the ultra clear panel rather than the matte screen. Picture looks great in day and night. The thing that bothers me about about the b630 and b650 is all that red touch of color and the little bubble on the bottom of screen. I would think it would be distracting when watching movies. I went with the b640 with light grey touch of color, ultra clear panel, added DLNA and I love it. The price was too good to pass.
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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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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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Hey Vanessa, it has a glossy finish. Honestly, I find that it shows more smudges and reflections. I have the HD, but would get the standard one if I were to do it again. Other than this, the product performs really well though.
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And to debunk some of the misinformation on this thread - there really is no difference, or "peace of mind" by buying it from Apple or from Amazon.com. Warranties, just like EVERYTHING, is the same. Amazon is an authorized Apple reseller, just like BestBuy and many other places.In addition, PeggyA didn't seem to know, but yes, you can buy Applecare from Amazon. I THINK you can even buy Applecare after you have had your computer for some time, though I could be wrong on this.
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I do find your question interesting. When I ordered I did not get a choice. The one I ordered came in Matte finish for the screen. Monitors I know of are Matte. I do Have a Dell Laptop that has a glossy screen and I find I prefer a Matte finish . You get less glare from surrounding lighting.
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The matte finish is different from the HD version, which is crystal clear. The matte finish removes any glare from the screen, which is what I wanted, but it does soften the beautiful retina display just a bit. I don't notice it too much, but if you put an uncovered retina display next to it you would be able to tell the difference.
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Just a clarification, this is the first time that Apple (at least since its switch to intel in 2006), offers a Hi-Res option. So in turn Amazon has never offered Hi-Res because Apple never has either. But, if my memory serves me correctly, I did spot glossy (when antiglare screen were the default) MBPs on Amazon.
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I'm sure all the parts on amazon are not the ones apple uses for their phones. But for the price you can't beat it I haven't had a problem with the screen I ordered. I can't tell a difference really
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Thanks so much for the tip! I also answered my own question by searching Amazon, and found that Amazon sells Applecare as well, at a much lower price than buying direct from Apple.