- February 18, 2009 4:25 pm
Even though glossy screens on laptops aren’t everyone’s cup ‘o tea, Apple went ahead and decided to make them the standard anyway, giving the option for a matte screen only as a $50 add-on option to the highest end MacBook Pro. Look at the picture above. While in reality it’s more or less the same as the previous generation MBP’s, after seeing the unibody MBP’s with the black bezel and full glass across the screen, the matte option while costing more, comes of to me anyway as looking cheap…and naked. Theres no darkness anymore. Not to mention it *appears* that the display doesn’t have the glass cover. Did you order a matte unibody 17″ MBP? What’s it really like? Let us know.
Source: 9t05 Mac
Are you one of the many people disappointed with Apple’s choice glossy only? Or, are you in disgust that they are forcing matte screen lovers to shell out for the top end MacBook Pro AND pay an extra $50 just to be able to see the screen in a brightly lit room? If you answered yes to either of the above, Tech Restore has a solution for you. They have put together a matte screen replacement package that will rid you of the awful glare the glossy screen throws at your eyes. The service is only for the new “Uni-body” MacBook Pro’s. The package isn’t a simply cover, but an entire replacement of the LCD panel. Included in the package is the replacement of the stock bezel with a matte black bezel that also reduces glare. There’s no need to worry as the replacement screen will be to the exact same specifications as the screen that shipped with the laptop from Apple. Cut outs for the iSight camera are also integrated as to make the replacement look just like it came from Apple. Tech Restore provides a 1 year Tech Restore warranty. So, how much will being able to see your glossy screen cost you? A cool $199.99. Should Apple offer the option, Yes. But since they don’t this is the next best thing.
Source: Tech Restore, Gizmodo
