Glossy and Matte Displays Interchangeable?

A friend of mine has a late-2006 MacBook Pro 15" (MA609LL) with a broken glossy screen (B154PW01 V0) and would like to replace it with a matte screen (BP154PW01 V1). Are glossy screens interchangeable with matte screens in this instance?

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  • So what is the verdict glossy or matte display.

    The macbook pro now comes in glossy or matte.
    Which is better? has anyone seen both stlyes side by side?
    I saw a macbook and I like pure sharp contrast of glossy but it has so much glare, that I think it might be better to stick with matte.
    Is this something apple is testing out or do they plan on making all there screens glossy in future?
    Opinions?
    Dell 8300 Windows XP

    Matte. It is a matter of opinion of course, but I really dislike the glossy screen. I come from the PC world and tried a number of them in various lighting situations at home and at work and found the reflections and glare to be very distracting and straining on the eyes. The matte screen was a major concideration in my decision to make the move to a Mac. I have spent a fair bit of time with the Mac glossy screens in the store (though I did not take one of these home) and I don't feel that Apple did anything vastly different with theirs.
    As a photographer I would disagree that they are better for displaying photographs or anything else. It is a constant battle with glare, reflection and incremental color shifts when the screen is viewed slightly off center. Again it is a matter of personal preference and opinion. My opinion is I will never have one until they have vastly improved or the choice of matte is no longer an option. You may find you like them though. I can't speak for anyone but myself.

  • Glossy or matte display?

    So just how much more reflective is the glossy display?
    It seems like it's going to hard to judge this without getting a machine and putting into the environment that you usually use it in?
    In experience so far?

    Taken from the online store:
    "Choose the glossy widescreen display to make your graphics, photos, and videos appear with richer color and deeper blacks - great for watching DVD movies. If you prefer a display with anti-glare coating for a matte rather than glossy viewing experience, choose the standard widescreen display."
    So basically you guys are right in saying that the standard display will have less glare than the newer glossy display.
    I guess its a compromise between the two, you either work indoors with dim lighting and enjoy "richer" colour or in normal lighting conditions with no glare.

  • Glossy and Matte screen change?

    I have a glossy screen, but I really want a matte screen. Now that the 15 inch Macbook has the matte option, is it possible for me to hand my MBP to any Apple centre and have them change the glossy screen to a matte even if I incur a cost?
    If so, is it possible to do it here in Hong Kong?
    Thank you,

    Welcome to Apple Discussions!
    Not sure if Apple itself would do this, but it's possible that an AASP would. You would need to ask. It would likely be expensive, as you should expect to pay for the display plus the installation cost. I doubt very much that anyone would just exchange the displays for a labor charge.
    Good luck!

  • I want a matte display on a macbook?

    HI there. I was planning on purchasing a black macbook but i want a matte display. I know it is only sold in glossy but is there a place where i can get the screen replaced?

    Or, one of those privacy filter screens by 3M that limits the viewing angle, they are reversible with both glossy and matte sides. Here's some info on those options:
    http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ComputerFilter/Home/

  • Help!! glossy or matte?

    yes its that question again i'm afraid.
    i thought my mind was made up by reading what other people thought over the last few weeks, but today i saw a glossy and matte macbook pro side by side in the apple store, and the screen looked so much richer on the glossy!!
    i work in graphic design, in quark, photoshop etc. i understand you can get some glare on the glossy, but are there any other downsides? are they less accurate? can this be counteracted with calibration?
    i looked closely to see if the pixels were a bit blurred on the glossy or anything, and i can honestly say the only difference i could notice, even close up was that the matte looked so washed out in comparison.
    i was all prepared to get a matte screen, but i really liked the vibrancy that the glossy had today, so pros and cons please, hopefully with a graphic design skew.
    thanks a lot guys
    N

    The glossy display is coated in such a way that colours look brighter and more saturated. This is great for looking a photos and video. However, due to this colour skew colour representation is nowhere near as accurate as it is with a matte display.
    Next to each other the matte display does look flatter. Just be aware that much of this can be negated by the way your set up your colour calibratrion. But again, doing this reduces your ability to colour match.
    One thing that one needs to be careful with the glossy display is the lighting conditions. In situation where you have a high number of spot lighting or hardsh, point lighting then the glossy displays behave poorly due to their high reflectiveness. They work best in diffuse lighting with bright spots away from the rear and sides.
    As for durability, I've not noticed that my glossy display scratches any easier than a matte display. While you may see an equivalent scratch more, the ease with which it gets this scratch is no worse.
    if you are a grahpic designer and wants colour accuracy and consistency go for a matte display.

  • Glossy or Matte Screen

    What is the difference between Glossy and Matte screens?

    The difference is that the new glossy screens have richer color than ever before; the problem is that you may never enjoy all that fancy new bright color. The glossy screen, in addition to enhancing the screen's vividness, also increses reflectivity. If you sit under or near a flourescent light, say in an office or classroom, the screen will show you a reflected image of that very flourescent light, which competes with the projected on-screen image.
    To offset this problem, I recommend one of three things:
    (1) turn off the lights, if you can
    (2) spend an extra $700 on the Macbook Pro, and exercize your option to purchase a matte screen
    (3) buy the now obsolete iBook
    I also recommend being vocal about your screen preferences. Perhaps the open minded folks at Apple will realize the folly of their ways. Its uncharacteristic of them to abandon one of the characteristics that distinguish Macs from PC's to the user's benefit. Shouldn't there at least be an option?
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  • What display to choose ? Glossy or matte ?

    I am hesitating between a black MB with a 13" glossy screen and a more expensive MBP with a 15" matte display. I will use it mainly for seeing movies (DVD/AVI files), for navigating in the www and for receiving/writing emails.
    What is the best display choice for this usage ?
    Thank you.
    Joao Antunes

    I have a matte screen, and I love it.
    What the guys at the Apple Store told me was:
    Matte Screen
    - not as crisp as glossy screen
    - doesn't pick up background light
    Glossy screen
    - clearer screen, more detail
    - picks up background light (not fun to use outside)
    If you're going to watch movies on it, and you're not in a totally dark room, your glossy screen may reflect the background light, depending on how light it is. Personally, I can't stand screens that have glare, so I went with the matte screen. It's to bad that you can't have a MacBook with a matte display.
    Hope this helps!
    Pam

  • MacBook Pro and Core 2 Duo...Glossy or Matte?

    Hi there,
    I am anxiously awaiting to see what Apple will be announcing (hopefully) today with regards to the new Intel Core 2 Duo and their notebooks.
    I definately want a MacBook Pro, but don't know if the Core 2 Duo is worth waiting for. I want my MB Pro for a good 3 years and don't want to limit myself for buying the Core Duo currently available.
    BUT...the student discount ends on Sept. 16th for the iPod...kinda rushed, but I see Apple's point to clear out older stock first.
    QUESTION: If I order my MB Pro with a GLOSSY screen and not the MATTE, could I potentially be getting a better made computer and NOT one of the stock models with all the problems.
    The main reason I wanted the MB Pro was for the 15" screen and matte finish!!! Now, the glossy seems to be more popular so I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE...
    Thanks all!

    Hey Harry,
    At this point I have to wait for a Core 2 Duo...it just doesn't make sense to buy now right on the cusp of an upgraded processor. As for the iPod, I will get one later I guess...it makes sense.
    As for the screen, are the colours super saturated with the glossy screen? I was initially looking at the MacBook with of course, the mandatory glossy screen and I guess I was forced to like it at the beginning. Looking directly side by side from the MacBook to the Pro with the matte screen the colours did seem more vivid...or saturated I guess. So this has made me stop and think.
    When I am looking directly at the matte screen it is beautiful for sure! I am also thinking that either screen will look amazing in my home away from all the overhead flourescent lighing in the stores. This is an argument for both screen types.
    I initially wanted the matte screen for LOW-MAINTENANCE up-keep and didn't want to worry about opening the MB Pro and getting my fingerprints on top of the screen etc.
    I will be using the MB Pro school work, internet, iTunes for sure and other general use...I just hear so many people bragging about both screens that I am a bit hesitant.
    I am favouring the matte screen though...

  • Glossy or Matte? about to make the leap, need advice ...

    I am about to finally make my much anticipated leap into the world of well, you know ...
    The plan is to order a 17" MBP, 2.6GHz, 200GB 7200, enhanced rez, mostly for photoshop CS3 and graphics design, and the question is: glossy or matte?
    All timely feedback greatly appreciated as I am ready to 'pull the trigger' on this and have it for the holidays, etc, etc.
    Thanks,
    pcg

    I was in the same situation as you about one week ago
    And although I won't be touching photoshop because I'm an audio guy, I found the glossy display to be much better +for me+
    I went to my local Apple store and sat two MBP's side by side, one glossy and one matte.
    Both of the laptops were on Apple.com and I scrolled around a bit on both and within 15 seconds I knew I wanted the glossy display. All text was much clearer and smooth looking than the matte imo.
    I asked a genuis and he said that he owned a glossy MBP and it is easily cleanable. (he told me he usespledge wipes on it, not a bad idea.)
    It was definetely right there where I was 100% sure what I wanted, went home and ordered it. (Not to mention we'll be having the same system specs.
    ...Needless to say, nice choice of configuration
    Bottom line, I'd go to an apple store if one is close and do what I did, look at a few pictures online or something of the sort and see for yourself.
    Good luck.
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  • Are there any new 17 " MBPs with matte display out which run properly?

    Hallo,
    I am about to buy one 17 MBP with matte display. But now I ve read all these posts and
    I hesitate to order one. I don't want to have all the trouble to send it back and then wait
    again. So, are there any guys who can not report these graphic issues?
    Yours
    Matthias

    CD = Core Duo, the 1st generation of 17" MBP from way back in 2006. It was flawless when I got it. It's still running perfectly 3 years later. Only issue was a bad battery, and that was a known manufacturing problem at Sony that affected Macs as well as PC laptops. Apple extended the warranty to cover the issue, and replaced mine for free ~3 months after my one-year warranty expired. Two colleagues have the new 17" unibody MBP, one with glossy and one with matte, both are flawless.

  • Display Option: "anti-glare" or real matte display?

    I just learned about the new option for an "anti-glare" display on 15" MBP. Haven't yet seen one with this option.
    Is the option actually a different display, like the matte displays of previous MBP generations - or - a glossy display with some kind of anti-glare feature added to it?
    TIA

    Seriously, I don't understand the post about the silver-bezel being ugly. First off, as important as aesthetics are, in the price range of the Macbook Pros, functionality should come first. Plus, all Apple's computers are of the highest build quality. Secondly, the pictures online do the silver-bezel no justice. I just bought a 15" 2.8 anti-glare Macbook Pro this Saturday, and let me tell you, it rocks! And honestly, I can say I like the silver-bezel more. It matches the body nicely, and looks very, very professional.
    The color is amazing on these anti-glare screens. I have used nothing but anti-glare screens in the past, and this one is that much better. Seriously! I think the fact that it is also a LED LCD helps tremendously. The colors are rich and vibrant. They just don't "pop" like the glossy screens. It's much more realistic as well, in the comparisons I did at the Apple Store.
    Whatever you do, don't get too sucked into the "cool" factor, or what everyone else has. Most people have the glossy screens because:
    a) They weren't available for the 15" models until August.
    AND
    b) The 13" (the most popular Macbook Pro) doesn't have the option.
    So of course, most will tell you it looks better, it is better, yada, yada, yada. Some probably really do like them a lot, and others probably have no idea or are just commenting on what they have. If you check the two out side-by-side, I doubt you will still think that the anti-glare is ugly, nor inferior.
    And, the anti-glare is actually usable at dimmed settings, which will help you take advantage of battery life! Seriously, if you get the glossy be prepared to have the lighting at almost full with every use. Unless of course, you enjoy gazing at yourself while computing.
    Either computer will serve you well, I'm sure. I am new to Macs, and thoroughly impressed! As I said before, this computer rocks!
    -Bud

  • How to be sure I have hi-res glossy LED widescreen display that I ordered.

    Hi,
    when I ordered it, I wanted to get custom screen.
    on the order for screen is written:
    17-inch Hi-Resolution Glossy LED Widescreen display
    but on Macbook pro:
    When I go to system info:
    under graphics/display
    display:
    color LCD
    Display type: LCD
    Resolution: 1920 x 1200
    Depth: 32-bit color
    Built-in: yes
    core image: hardware accelerated
    etc. etc.
    So this is confusing for me, nowhere is written hi-res Glossy LED widescreen display
    When I turn macbook pro off, I can see my reflection on the screen.
    BUT: if you go to apple store: you have four choices two with regular screen ( one reg , one glossy ) and two for hi-res LED ( one reg, one glossy )
    I am really sorry to bother you with this thing, but any help would be great.
    Apple wants me to send it back and I am not too much crazy about it. So I would like to be sure before I go through this hassle.
    Regards

    Welcome to the Forums!
    LCD is the display type. LED is the backlight (versus cold cathode fluorescent lamp, CCFL). So, your profile will show LCD no matter what (i.e. you have an LCD display backlit by an LED light). LED's are "instant-on", CCFL's need to warm up a bit, so that's one way to tell them apart. But, if you have a new 17" high res, it's LED-backlit.
    1920 x 1200 is the high-res (the standard res is 1680x1050).
    Glossy vs. matte doesn't show up in the profile either - it's just a coating. You can tell glossy by looking for reflections with the display off - if there's reflection, it's glossy, if there are only muted, diffuse reflections or none (depending on lighting conditions), it's matte. (Mine is matte; with the display off, I can only see a fuzzy, diffuse shadow of myself, not a reflection.)
    So, overall it certainly sounds like you got what you ordered.
    Hope this helps...

  • My new ipod classic does not work anymore! The music stopped and the display is dead. What now, besides calling support?

    My new ipod classic does not work anymore! The music stopped and the display is dead. What now, besides calling support? Useless to say my PC didn't recognize the Ipod anymore either.

    Anton, I wish I could help. I had an old iPod Classic (60 KB) as a gift but it went dead, I dropped it a few times accidentally, and it sat carefully saved until I had sufficient resources, energy and time to get the matter addressed. In my case, I actually took the thing (after making sure it was charged) to an Apple store and one of the geniuses at the genius bar at the back of the store took it and did a few things (unseen and un-noted) with his fingers and handed it to me with a sly smile. Voila, the thing was functional. I got a re-functionalized iTunes account and store access when I bought my iMac. I did lose a few tunes along the way because it didn't recognize my new iMac as the source (my old dead PC laptop), but I have a more functional memory than the iPod and recovered them all in other ways. The whole thing is humming better than ever. At over 11 gb full, I have 4.2 days worth of portable listening. Be patient; it took me four years to get musical nirvana in a pocket, but you'll get there faster. Call support.

  • Is it possible to have a MBP 2011 converted from glossy to matte?

    Hi,
    Bought a MBP earlier this year. Love the machine, but even after lots of comparing in the store, I think going with the glossy was a mistake. The glare is starting to get irritating, and photo editing is harder when you're seeing an enhanced image. Is it possible to have my screen changed by Apple?
    Thanks,
    David

    No, Apple won't do it, but third party companies will, likely will void your warranty.
    However you can go the route of expensive stick on aftermarket anti-glare films, get a few and keep them in a good spot, your'll be replacing them as they dry out, peal and bubble.
    Google search for your model and anti-glare films.
    http://www.pcpro.co.uk/blogs/2011/05/23/glossy-vs-matte-screens-why-the-pc-indus trys-out-of-touch/
    You might also want to register your complaint here
    https://macmatte.wordpress.com/
    and here
    http://www.apple.com/feedback/
    Sorry I couldn't reach you sooner, I advise everyone to get a anti-glare laptop.

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