Anti-reflective coating on the Macbook?

Here is an article posted by The Inquirer today. Is this true?
To combat this, Apple has added an anti-reflective coating to the Macbook's screen, and this does reduce the mirror effect quite significantly. The screen is the one common factor across the new Macbook range, but the three models vary in a number of other respects. The cheapest version costs £749 and is equipped with a 1.83GHz Core Duo processor, 512MB RAM, 60GB hard disk and a CD-RW/DVD-Rom drive.
Read the full article here: http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=31877
MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.6) Core Duo 2.0Ghz, 1GB RAM, 60GB HDD

That sounds about right.
I didn't expect there would be any truth to the article.
Apple has never responded to complaints that fast before. So, I wouldn't expect it to start doing so now.
Personally, the only things keeping me away from the MacBook at this point are the Integrated Graphics, and Glossy Screen.
I still need to evaluate them personally. But, will need to find a store that is going to be more accompanying to my thorough testing first. I will want to see first-hand how durable the screen is before purchasing.

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Educate yourself a bit before you attempt to answer for the general public.
http://www.displaymate.com/iPad6_ShootOut.htm
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Although this doesn't seem to affect photos shot from indoors, it does seem to be producing funny lighting "spots" when shooting outdoors.
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Yesterday I made an appt with a genius and we compared my camera with his. Pointed them both side by side at the overhead lights in the Apple Store. We could plainly see the haze on my phone most pronounced on the illuminated signs that say 'Kids', 'Peripherals' or whatever.
The genius said it would have to be sent for repair or replacement - he wasn't sure of course whether they would actually replace the lens or just send me a new iPhone. I'm guessing they'll just send me a new one though b/c it would seem pretty crazy for them to actually repair it. I haven't looked at disassembly photos of the iPhone but maybe the lens cover is part of the back metallic case cover and can be easily swapped out?
Either way I'm sure they'll take care of it. I did get a loaner iPhone and had some minor issues getting that going but that's another story.
Another note - while waiting in the store I checked out another customer's iPhone that was bringing his in for some other problem looked at his lens and it had spots on it that wouldn't come off as well.
While I have the loaner I'm going to experiment with applying some sort of screen protector material to cover the lens so I'm ready to preserve mine when it comes back!

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aluminum with a powder coating. You would have to be fairly agressive, but yes the coating is not all that thick.
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You are not the first one. Every laptop with retina display that I know in Latvia has this problem.
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R

The coating wears off. Google for an appropriate solvent, and be aware that the solvent is likely to cause damage to the case. Be very careful.

What is the preferred anti-virus/malware software for MacBook Air

What is the preferred anti-virusmalware software for MacBook Air?

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See these Apple articles:
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2. There is no anti-malware that can detect anything targeting the Mac because there
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3. The very best way to prevent the most attacks is for you as the user to be aware that
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4. Internet popups saying the FBI, NSA, Microsoft, your ISP has detected malware on
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5. Some of the anti-malware products on the market are worse than the malware
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6. Be cautious where you go on the internet.
7. Only download anything from sites you know are safe.
8. Avoid links you receive in email, always be suspicious even if you get something
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9. If there is any question in your mind, then assume it is malware.

Will there be an anti-glare screen for the new MacBook Pro?

will there be an anti-glare screen for the new MacBook Pro?

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3M Anti-Reflective Film Solution For New Macbooks

I'm eagerly awaiting my new Macbook, and I thought I'd be industrious and search for a good solution for their glass reflection problems. I hope the site moderator doesn't mind me posting the following links.
This easy-clean matte film should fit on both 13" and 15" Macbooks.
_ARM200 PDF Brochure:_ http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UuZjcFSLXTt48T_OxTcEVuQEcuZgVs6 EVs6E666666--
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I have a nushield. It works really great and it is sized just right for the Macbook screen. There are two versions. It doesn't effect the quality of picture. It does reduce glare and it protects your screen from being scratched. Go to www.nushield.com. It's worth the money. Plus it supports a small American company. I also like Zagg shields (lifetime warranty). Zagg shields protect the macbook from scratches. It's a film you put on. It doesn't add weight and it doesn't heat up your Macbook like some plastic cases would. Check out nushield!

IPad 2 anti reflective screen - can you read in the sun?

How good is this new screen? I favor my Kindle over my original iPad because of the glare factor...wondering how good the anti reflective screen is on the new iPad 2?

I found this from the More like this box on the right.
I use the screen cover from this site http://www.powersupportusa.com/accessories/ipad-2/hd-anti-glare-film.html
works great, but I won't lie and say it's a 100% but it's the best I've found to combat the glare from direct sun.
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Triple-click the line below on this page to select it, then copy the text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C:
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There may also be a file named
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Leave the LaunchDaemons folder open, and open the following folder in the same way:
/Library/LaunchAgents
In this folder, there may be a file named
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If you feel confident that you've identified these three files, back up all data, then drag the three files you found to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator login password. Close the windows and restart the computer.
Don't delete the "LaunchAgents" or "LaunchDaemons" folder or anything else inside either one.
The malware is now permanently inactivated, as long as you never reinstall it. You can stop here if you like, or you can remove two remaining components for the sake of completeness.
Open this folder:
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If it has a subfolder named just
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Don't delete the "Application Support" folder or anything else inside it.
Finally, in this folder:
/System/Library/Frameworks
there may an item named exactly
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It's actually another folder, though it has a different icon. Drag it to the Trash and close the window.
Don't delete the "Frameworks" folder or anything else inside it.
If you didn't find the files or you're not sure about the identification, post what you found.
If in doubt, or if you have no backups, change nothing at all.
The trouble may have started when you downloaded and ran an application called "MPlayerX." That's the name of a legitimate free movie player, but the name is also used fraudulently to distribute VSearch. If there is an item with that name in the Applications folder, delete it, and if you wish, replace it with the genuine article from mplayerx.org.
This trojan is often found on illegal websites that traffic in pirated content such as movies. If you, or anyone else who uses the computer, visit such sites and follow prompts to install software, you can expect more of the same, and worse, to follow. Never install any software that you downloaded from a bittorrent, or that was downloaded by someone else from an unknown source.
In the Security & Privacy pane of System Preferences, select the General tab. The radio button marked Anywhere should not be selected. If it is, click the lock icon to unlock the settings, then select one of the other buttons. After that, don't ignore a warning that you are about to run or install an application from an unknown developer.
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or
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if it's not already checked.

Need to get a mibile computer and i am considering the macbook pro 15". Is that a good idea?

Need to get a mibile computer and i am considering the macbook pro 15". Is that a good idea?

The 15" is the ideal size, the 17" is a bit larger and more comfortable.
The 13" is a bit cramped, the 11" forget it.
The 11 and 13" have the poor Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics (solely) which are not good at 3D gaming/video and tend to overheat as the CPU is also doing the graphics.
The 2.0 Ghz 15" MacBook Pro has a slightly better video card that does average on most current 3D games.
The 2.2Ghz MacBook Pro (and higher) does excellently on 3D games with the powerful 1GB radeon 6750M and "future proofs" your computer investment for 3, 5, 7 years or longer.
It all depends upon your portability and use needs.
If your not a 3D gamer and can afford to replace your machine in shorter time periods and all you need is a basic laptop, then one of the smaller thinner machines will do. In fact even a Windows PC laptop can do. There really isn't any advantage of going for a Mac laptop at the lower end excpet for status symbol appeal. Your going to be paying $1500 for a laptop that a $800 PC will do just as well.
However if your needing more of a portable workhorse machine the 2.2 Ghz MacBook Pro or better is ideal, it can run jsut about all the operating systems out there well, bootcamp into Windows and everythng with it's strong hardware and decent sized screen.
Also the 15" and up have the optional ANTI-GLARE screens which is great for classes and at work where you can't control the enviroment to reduce reflections.
If your on the go a lot, you can get a iPad in addition to the 15" MacBook Pro, if you need a larger screen you can buy that and use the MBP as a desktop machine sort of.
The smaller Mac machines don't drive a larger monitor very well, really you need a dedicated graphics card.

17" anti-reflection screen

I see you can buy the glossy screen at standard price, but there is an extra charge for the anti-reflection or matte screen. Is this an add-on that can be purchased afterwards, or must it be ordered at time of purchase. I'm hearing different things either that it's a true matte screen and is manufactured that way, and that it's an add-on that can be purchased later.
Thanks very much for clarifying this.
All the best,
Tom

There is much debate on which screen is better and in the end it really becomes a personal preference.
Although, from my experience, I have owned both MBP 17 unibodies (glossy had a defective battery and screen flicker and had it replaced with an anti-glare) and much prefer the anti-glare.
In my opinion, the glossy did have more vivid colors, but to enjoy it you really had to be in a controlled lighted environment to reduce the amount of glare. The glossy screen is beautiful but its seems a lot more glossy than the other glossy screens that apple has produced, ie the 13" white macbook. The industry seems to be transitioning to the glossy screens, however to me it kind of looks like another garden variety Dell computer (just the screen of course).
With the anti-glare, the screen is still amazing with bright vivid colors. It reminds me of the previous apple laptops before the unibody but just brighter and higher resolution.
I used the glossy screen in coffee shops, work and at home and had a lot of glare to the point I had to either increase the brightness or change the viewing angle to get rid of it. I now use the anti-glare in any situation and I am much more happier since it is more versatile.
I know this is probably more information than you need... but hope it helps!

The application called VirusScan that comes preloaded on the macbook will no longer open, claiming that it is corrupt and that I must reinstall it. After looking in the app store it does not appear that said application is available for re-downloading.

The application called VirusScan that comes preloaded on the macbook will no longer open, claiming that it is corrupt and that I must reinstall it. After looking in the app store it does not appear that said application is available for re-downloading. Is there a special, non-app store place where I am to go for this?
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I'll back up Csound on the MacKeeper thing. In fact, I actually wrote the following about it:
http://www.reedcorner.net/news.php/?p=245
Remove is ASAP. Do not use the provided uninstalled, as there are widespread reports of pop-ups advertising MacKeeper on your system after incompletely removing it. Try this:
http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malware/
As for VirusScan, Barney is right on the money that it does not come preinstalled on any Mac shipped new from Apple. However you have gotten it, your best bet is removing it. See my Mac Malware Guide for more information that will help you understand and avoid Mac malware without relying on anti-virus software.
http://www.reedcorner.net/guides/macvirus
(Note that my pages contain links to other pages that promote my services, and this should not be taken as an endorsement of my services by Apple.)

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