Is my display glossy or matte?

My 17 PB just arrived. I ordered a glossy screen, but think it's matte. I don't want to load software or do anything until I figure this out.
The model number on the box is:
MBPRO 17/2. 16/1X1G/100/SD-DL/AP/BP
Does SD stand for standard display? The screen sure doesn't look glossy.
Thanks

OK...
Is it Shiny? Or is it like every other computer monitor you've ever seen?
If you touch it with your finger, does it leave a fingerprint?
I mean no disrespect, but do you really need to ask others about this? Other people that can't see your computer?
So a Glossy display would give an appearance of a "glass like" screen... you can see light reflected within it. The matte screen is just that... a little bit dulled - not able to see light reflections behind you with the display black.
I can understand your confusion though with ordering. Also keep in mind some people have ordered "matte" machines, received "matte" machines, but the serial number comes up "glossy" - so apple may have had some confusion of their own.
Bottom line, if you're not satisfied, send it back.

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