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

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Subject: [Leica] Glossy Mac screen
From: gerry.walden at me.com (Gerry Walden)
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:20:30 +0100
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The new iMac screens have what they call 'IPS technology' which they claim 
cuts down on the reflection by 75%.

Gerry

Gerry Walden
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On 10 Jun 2013, at 03:37, lrzeitlin at aol.com wrote:

> 
> 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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