Tech help?

[karohemd]

I'm really frustrated with the highly polished screen of my netbook (or that of my laptop). I get myriads of reflections from the windows, the lights above and my own mug which make the screen almost unreadable. What is the point? Destops screens aren't shiny and laptops are more likely used in areas without controlled/diffused lighting.

Are there any products available that would take off the shine while not affecting the clarity and brightness of the screen much? Like a film to stick on or simlar? Cheers!

Comments

[balljar.livejournal.com]

http://www.macworld.com/article/138610/2009/02/mbpantiglare.html

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the link.

[the-magician.livejournal.com]

I'd heartily recommend the "privacy" sheets you put in front of your screen ... for example this one
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/05/26/review_3m_laptop_privacy_filter/
has a matt side and a gloss side so you have a choice!

we have them at work, they work well.

[deathboy.livejournal.com]

anti-glare films / stickers / panels totally exist, but they DO decrease brightness and clarity.

There's a howto for the Asus EEE range showing you how to REMOVE the built-in anti-glare because it's too extreme!

I'd say to try google/ebay, and try a cheap one.

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/anti%20glare%20laptop?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=anti+glare+laptop&_naf=1

Actually, the article balljar linked to sums up the situation very well, and it's good advice to buy a couple (or search for a multi-pack). As the article states, it's like fitting a screen-protector to a phone, but times ten. :)

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

Cheers! I've seen those but was wondering if anyone had any (good or bad) experience with them. I'm not too bad with fiddly stuff so I'll give one of those a try at some point.

[deathboy.livejournal.com]

if you go the sticky-film route, if you aren't ultra-deft with your fingers, see if you have any mates that build models or similar... bob from lineout can apply CD-covers by HAND without bubbles. he is truly a freak. but a useful one!

[bateleur.livejournal.com]

This is why I still use a CRT.

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

That would be a bit silly for a laptop. ;o)
Both the LCDs at work and home have very good matte screens, just my portables don't.

[susanofstohelit.livejournal.com]

I don't know where to get these in the UK, but 3M makes fantastic privacy filters that have anti-glare qualities.

http://www.shop3m.com/3m-computer-filters.html