The good: Less expensive than other local dimming LED-based LCDs; reproduces relatively deep black levels with very good shadow detail; accurate, well-saturated color; excellent bright-room ...

Apple offers MacBook Pro buyers a choice of glossy or antiglare (matte) displays. Q: I've noticed that some flat-panel LCDs have glossy screens, while others have matte screens. Is there any advantage ...

Matte screens diffuse reflections on TVs, which can be immensely helpful if there are light sources you can't control. There are downsides to this though, namely reduced contrast, and possibly reduced ...

Why haven’t we seen a glossy gaming monitor yet? It’s a fair question given that the best gaming monitors are dominated by matte panels, especially when you consider glossy creator displays like Apple ...

Hi-Res is not high enough to cause problems IMHO. My eyesight is relatively poor and I have no problem using it. Most Apple stores will have at least 1 Hi-Res demo machine on the floor, go try it in ...

Many Mac users are viewing the virtual world with a bright, "anti-reflective" glossy screen vs. the old-fashioned "anti-glare," matte-finish screen. However, cleaning the glossy screen may take a bit ...

Out: Xbox 360 with gloss. Should home electronics come in glossy or matte? OK, so it’s not exactly the weightiest debate of our time, but it does matter to people who care about the appearance of that ...

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