Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/09

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Subject: [Leica] Glossy Mac screen
From: lrzeitlin at aol.com (lrzeitlin at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 22:37:38 -0400 (EDT)
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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




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