Apple Brings Back Matte LCD to 15'' MBP
MacBook Pro is back in matte.
When Apple launched its unibody MacBook like in October 2008, we were fairly impressed with the design of the hardware.
What we didn't like was the glass cover over the LCD, making it ultra glossy and reflective. While the glass looked exceptional when the screen is off or under controlled lighting conditions, it was simply a headache to deal with in bright conditions.
Perhaps in response to professionals wanting a more versatile display, Apple has finally reintroduced the matte option to the MacBook Pro 15-inch model.
The option, termed "antiglare" by Apple itself, was already available on the 17-inch model since its launch in early 2009 as a $50 option. The same option for the 15-inch also costs $50. Mind you, the antiglare option was previously a no cost thing, but at least it's back for you thinking about picking up a MacBook Pro 15-inch.

But only Apple could brand a cheaper and older product like "antiglare" as innovation. At least Sony's PSP2, although cheaper, is in fact newer.
nope they are going to ship the laptops without the lcd panel and charge extra for it
Now its worth buying.
That said, if you absolutely *must* use a laptop in broad daylight or where ever else you could possibly be in overlit conditions, you can always buy a glare reducing insert. But, to each his own as with just about everything else in life.
I would debate the logic in purchasing a Laptop you never intended to take into uncontrolled lighting situations. If you plan to just set it up in a design studio with muted lighting, get a desktop, it'll be more powerful for the same money. For everyone else, I've found even sitting in the living room or kitchen can cause unsightly glare on a glossy screen (not my laptop). When there is no price difference between glossy and matte, go matte. If Apple wants to charge you $50, however, that anti-glare insert might be a better purchase (along with avoiding Apple altogether).
I do not find you see too much glare once the screen is on under normal light.
(a coworker walking by said he thought I was being sarcastic: no, I really am going to get a new MBP now, I just couldn't live with the size of the 17" model)
Still, $50? I guess its better than nothing, but at least Apple is responding to the (well leveled) criticism.
Actually, it's not better than nothing. Nothing would have cost $0, this costs you $50. You see there's a fundamental level of economics that needs to be addressed here regarding monies being paid to a third party. $50 is WORSE than nothing and nothing is BETTER than $50. If however you are the third party and monies are being paid to you, ONLY THEN is $50 in fact better than nothing.
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