Glossy Screen isnt all that bad!

To everyone - I visited an Apple Store and checked out the MacBooks scared to see the glossy screen and have to say, it isnt all that bad. The only problem I have with it is how much fingerprints show, but if you are careful this wont be a problem. The glossy screen isnt at all bad looking straight on and for typical use, but from a HUGE angle it is bad, but from a HUGE angle. The glossy screen also I think looks a lot better watching movies which I plan on doing. Some people are really annoyed, some aren't so dont be scared to order it, id recomend it. Some can disagree, but for me, I enjoy it.

I bought the basic white MacBook 2 days ago. I also was a bit reluctant becasue of the glossy screen. I must say, however, that it is just beautiful. The picture is very sharp and the colors are bright. I also have an iBook and to me the glossy screen on the MacBook looks much sharper and clearer. I'll tolerate what little reflection there is for a picture this crisp and bright. In addition, the computer works like a dream. Even when Rosetta kicks in, Office, Photoshop, and my other PowerPC apps work just fine. I just love it. I wish I had an excuse to also get the black one.
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