Comments on: New MacBook users: Glossy ain’t that bad (Updated!) http://smokingapples.com/opinion/new-macbook-users-glossy-aint-that-bad/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:01:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: judy http://smokingapples.com/opinion/new-macbook-users-glossy-aint-that-bad/#comment-6198 judy Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:11:47 +0000 http://smokingapples.com/?p=2523#comment-6198 Read this site and links, polls etc., more people prefer matte than glossy. Of course, we want everyone to be happy, so choice for all! http://macmatte.wordpress.com/ Read this site and links, polls etc., more people prefer matte than glossy.

Of course, we want everyone to be happy, so choice for all!

http://macmatte.wordpress.com/

]]> By: Sean http://smokingapples.com/opinion/new-macbook-users-glossy-aint-that-bad/#comment-3503 Sean Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:49:08 +0000 http://smokingapples.com/?p=2523#comment-3503 Finally Apple has released a matte pro! I was both shocked and pleased to see that the newly redesigned 17" MBP not only displays the best color of any Apple notebook ever, but it is available in a matte display option for an extra $50. That is great! coming up with $3,000.00 is another story. It'd be nice if they upgraded the 15" color again and added an available matte option for that model as well. Finally Apple has released a matte pro! I was both shocked and pleased to see that the newly redesigned 17″ MBP not only displays the best color of any Apple notebook ever, but it is available in a matte display option for an extra $50. That is great! coming up with $3,000.00 is another story. It’d be nice if they upgraded the 15″ color again and added an available matte option for that model as well.

]]> By: Milind Alvares http://smokingapples.com/opinion/new-macbook-users-glossy-aint-that-bad/#comment-2763 Milind Alvares Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:50:46 +0000 http://smokingapples.com/?p=2523#comment-2763 Congrats on your purchase Michael, and I'm sure you'll enjoy your holidays with your awesome new MacBook Pro :) Congrats on your purchase Michael, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy your holidays with your awesome new MacBook Pro :)

]]> By: Michael http://smokingapples.com/opinion/new-macbook-users-glossy-aint-that-bad/#comment-2754 Michael Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:44:54 +0000 http://smokingapples.com/?p=2523#comment-2754 Status report: my mbp 17" early 2008 model arrived a few days ago - I found some 4c latency memory "apparently this is 28% faster then apple stock memory which is 5c" online to upgrade it to 4g ram and it's extremely fast! The screen/os/keyboard/trackpad makes it fun to use. I purchased Apple Logic software to record music and an Apogee Duet from the mac store which is a midi with 2 studio quality pre-amps and uses firewire 400 - another reason i'm glad I didn't go with the new version MBP since my firewire 800 is connected to a g-tech teradrive. It really sounds incredible and feels like I finally have a home recording studio solution. I just feel really lucky to have gotten this specific model...my CS4 adobe masters collection is on the way. Thanks for the recommendations and have a happy holiday. Status report: my mbp 17″ early 2008 model arrived a few days ago – I found some 4c latency memory “apparently this is 28% faster then apple stock memory which is 5c” online to upgrade it to 4g ram and it’s extremely fast! The screen/os/keyboard/trackpad makes it fun to use. I purchased Apple Logic software to record music and an Apogee Duet from the mac store which is a midi with 2 studio quality pre-amps and uses firewire 400 – another reason i’m glad I didn’t go with the new version MBP since my firewire 800 is connected to a g-tech teradrive. It really sounds incredible and feels like I finally have a home recording studio solution. I just feel really lucky to have gotten this specific model…my CS4 adobe masters collection is on the way. Thanks for the recommendations and have a happy holiday.

]]> By: Mr_Wagstaff http://smokingapples.com/opinion/new-macbook-users-glossy-aint-that-bad/#comment-2553 Mr_Wagstaff Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:28:21 +0000 http://smokingapples.com/?p=2523#comment-2553 Glossy versus matt is not the only issue...I was in the Apple store yesterday and side by side were the new glossy 15" Macbook pro and the current (old style)17" Macbook Pro also with a glossy screen. I dislike glossy but looking at the 17" glossy screen I concluded it would be tolerable. However the NEW GLOSSY screen was a different beast..no matter how I tilted and angled the machine and screen there were crystal clear reflections of myself, the lights, the whole store. The OLD GLOSSY screen also has reflections but they are almost invisible compared to the NEW GLOSSY. Conclusion...do not look at your existing glossy screen and expect the same from the new machine. The new machine functions as a far superior mirror. One other point: Psychology is important here...just because there are many people who can live comfortably with purple wallpaper does not mean that purple wallpaper is OK for all people. Despite trying very hard not to be, I am very disracted by reflections in almost every glossy screen Ive ever used. It was a great thing to buy my first LCD TV that didnt have the kitchen lights superimposed over the movie! For myself and obviously a significant proportion of other Apple users, glossy is a backwards step. Even guys who worked at the Apple store agreed as they admitted(has to be coaxed out of them)many people have stalled on purchasing the new kit upon seeing them shine in the store. By removing such a critical option, Apple have instantly alienated themselves from thousands of loyal customers and feelings are running strong. No matter how much someone who loves glossy says "glossy is good get over it etc", they will not change the feelings of someone who cannot tolerate it. Apple have no obligation to make anything at all. But given the position they are in and the reliance of so many on their products as an alternative to Microsoft systems, I hope they announce a matte option sooner rather than later and end the frustration of a sizable proportion of their customer base myself included. I do not want to feel towards Apple as I do towards AOL. but thats another story!! Glossy versus matt is not the only issue…I was in the Apple store yesterday and side by side were the new glossy 15″ Macbook pro and the current (old style)17″ Macbook Pro also with a glossy screen. I dislike glossy but looking at the 17″ glossy screen I concluded it would be tolerable. However the NEW GLOSSY screen was a different beast..no matter how I tilted and angled the machine and screen there were crystal clear reflections of myself, the lights, the whole store. The OLD GLOSSY screen also has reflections but they are almost invisible compared to the NEW GLOSSY. Conclusion…do not look at your existing glossy screen and expect the same from the new machine. The new machine functions as a far superior mirror.

One other point: Psychology is important here…just because there are many people who can live comfortably with purple wallpaper does not mean that purple wallpaper is OK for all people. Despite trying very hard not to be, I am very disracted by reflections in almost every glossy screen Ive ever used. It was a great thing to buy my first LCD TV that didnt have the kitchen lights superimposed over the movie!

For myself and obviously a significant proportion of other Apple users, glossy is a backwards step. Even guys who worked at the Apple store agreed as they admitted(has to be coaxed out of them)many people have stalled on purchasing the new kit upon seeing them shine in the store.

By removing such a critical option, Apple have instantly alienated themselves from thousands of loyal customers and feelings are running strong. No matter how much someone who loves glossy says “glossy is good get over it etc”, they will not change the feelings of someone who cannot tolerate it.

Apple have no obligation to make anything at all. But given the position they are in and the reliance of so many on their products as an alternative to Microsoft systems, I hope they announce a matte option sooner rather than later and end the frustration of a sizable proportion of their customer base myself included. I do not want to feel towards Apple as I do towards AOL. but thats another story!!

]]> By: s woodside http://smokingapples.com/opinion/new-macbook-users-glossy-aint-that-bad/#comment-2290 s woodside Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:41:17 +0000 http://smokingapples.com/?p=2523#comment-2290 @Milind: Thanks :-) I realize for most people this may not be a big deal, but for some (possibly a minority, but arguably an important customer section for apple) it's "glaringly" obvious that matte needs to be an option, at least on the MPB and the professional displays. I expect having that option adds cost for Apple, but at that level (and HIGH price point) I expect to be able to get what I need from apple for my $$$. @Milind: Thanks :-) I realize for most people this may not be a big deal, but for some (possibly a minority, but arguably an important customer section for apple) it’s “glaringly” obvious that matte needs to be an option, at least on the MPB and the professional displays. I expect having that option adds cost for Apple, but at that level (and HIGH price point) I expect to be able to get what I need from apple for my $$$.

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