Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The shininess does not affect calibration but makes it hard to work on in some situations. Most of the glossiness can be removed, a suction cup can pull out the very glossy over-screen leaving a not so shiny one underneath (it is just held in by magnets) - plus a lot of untidiness. I had forgotten about that downside, madness from Apple IMO john * * * * * Most of the older LED Mac laptops and desktops had matte screens. The glossy screen started in about 2009 at the request of buyers who felt that glossy screens (as on most PCs) were brighter and easier to clean. I'm writing this on a 12" Mac Powerbook with a matte screen. My older 20" iMac had a matte screen as well. While many dedicated photographers are Mac users, they are an infinitesimal minority compared to the general Mac buying population. Many after market Mac suppliers will fit a matte screen to your Mac if you are willing to pay for it. I've managed to adapt to my current glossy iMac screen. Just sit directly in front of it and minimize reflections by keeping the room lights subdued. But I still love using my old Powerbook. Larry Z