Glossy vs Matte for multiple monitor setup

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I am replacing my center monitor in a triple monitor setup and im choosing between

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-QNIX-QX2710-LED-Evolution-2-27-2560x1440-WQHD-Samsung-PLS-Monitor-/140934439651?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item20d058e2e3

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matte-FREE-EXPRESS-X-STAR-DP2710LED-27-2560x1440-Samsung-PLS-Panel-Monitor-/330932578190?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item4d0d1e678e

One is matte and one is glossy. I know the ups and downs of each but no one seems to mention/test if a glossy would be safe to use in this setup without having really bad reflection from the two side monitors. The room is dark and sunlight wouldn't come into the equation just really don't want to pay extra to end up with a horrible reflection.
 
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Sure, to a minute degree...especially given that the displays won't...
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IMO, multi-monitor setups usually feature consistent luminosity when in a custom resolution (eyefinity/nVidia surround)...so, I dont think reflections from each other will mean much of anything. The real culprit (and my personal preference of matte) is harsh natural light that cant be blocked. Since " The room is dark and sunlight wouldn't come into the equation"...I'd say youre good for the glossies.
 
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Well i don't run eyefinity im generally gaming on the center one while other programs are open on the side two. So lets say i have facebook or w/e open on one of the side ones and its a dark part of a game is that going to reflect onto my middle monitor?
 
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Sure, to a minute degree...especially given that the displays won't actually be eminating perpendicular to each other.

If you had:
a) dark (Metro 2033) title running on your primary
b) primary monitor backlight set lower than the adjacent displays
c) had the adjacent display cranked to max brightness and displaying a bright page (blank word doc)

You would still barely notice the reflection, given their viewing angles.
Windows, sunlight, and poorly placed room lights are the only thing to provide pause to going glossy. You don't have those issues...live long and prosper
 
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