Regular glossy screen vs. Hi-Res Glossy

I was wondering if there is a notice-able difference between the two displays? Hi res glossy and regular glossy screen
I am planning on buying a 15 inch macbook pro before I go off to college.
I haven't been able to see them side-by-side because all of the apple stores that I have been to have not had the hi-res screen.
I won't be using the computer for major video/photo editing mostly entertainment movies/music/games and creating some presentations.
So if anyone has any suggestions that would be great.

MerrBear67,
Welcome to the discussions. I'm hoping when you say "hi-res screen" you are referring to the hi-res antiglare screen. It really comes down to your personal preference and maybe the depth of your wallet. The glossy screens are susceptible to glare. Whereas the antiglare screens are not and hi-res antiglare screens tend to be preferred by those who do a lot of graphics, photo and video editing, and for outdoor use as well. There was a time when you could only get the hi-res, anti-glare screen on the 17" MBP. But Apple listened to consumers and now they offer it as a $150.00 option on the 15" MBP and a $50.00 option on the 17" MBP.
It's a shame that Apple Retail stores you've visited did not have at least one hi-res antiglare model for you to compare. My personal prefernce is the hi-res antiglare screen. I'm like Japamac, that is the only screen option I'll have.
Good Luck,
G-N

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