No glare. I don't understand those who assume a glossy screen is worse for viewing than a matte screen. Direct sunlight on either poses problems - white out your matt screen, turn the gloss screen into a mirror when looking at darker images. and NO the images have not been doctored or edited in any way.
Why would you use it in a pitch dark room? I'm sat typing this on a 27" iMac - no glare, no reflection. No need for a matte option. I used to hate my matte apple displays - they just 'whited out' in direct sunlight. Not so the glass option i now use.
Calibrating this was easy as hell and the colours much truer and richer than they ever appeared on my previous matte (apple) displays.
No reflection? Really? You can't see yourself behind my words of truth? Perhaps you could go into the settings and turn off the reality distortion field.
Colours are truer? Really? Then why do professional photographers everywhere dislike glossy screens? So much so that Apple relented and returned Matte options on the MacBook Pro?
No reflection? Really? You can't see yourself behind my words of truth? Perhaps you could go into the settings and turn off the reality distortion field.
Colours are truer? Really? Then why do professional photographers everywhere dislike glossy screens? So much so that Apple relented and returned Matte options on the MacBook Pro?
Gotta be a reason. Look a little deeper.
I've posted the photo, see for yourself. The reason is that glossy displays look better and are much more usable outside than matte screens.
ps. I run a professional design house which employs pro photographers and designers, and all prefer the glossy screen. Our calibration company also much prefer them.
I've waited months for this display to go with my MacBook Pro, I'm a loyal Apple consumer. I just hate the way Apple makes anyone outside of the US bend over and take it like a bitch with regards to their pricing. :-(
I'm curious how much you pay for milk, in pounds? A pound of hamburger? A can of Coke in a typical vending machine?
Nope, it's a very large penthouse apartment actually. This is just the corner of my den,
Okay, thought I had you there. Very nice place and I like the iMac. Makes my old white plastic one look twenty years old. Can't justify a new one while this one still works.
No glare. I don't understand those who assume a glossy screen is worse for viewing than a matte screen.
They fall into 2 camps:
1. Those who have never used one but are just looking for something to complain about.
2. Those who are psychologically hung up on the "glossy screen issue" to the point where it becomes a real problem for them because they spend more time looking for reflections on their screen than getting work done.
I was a bit worried about the "glossy screen issue" before getting a 27" iMac, but, it's so completely a non-issue for me, without even bothering to worry about lighting, and the image is so much better than any other screen I've used or seen.
In addition to LED backlighting for instant-on brightness, the new 27-inch display features a universal MagSafe connector that charges a user's notebook. It also packs a Mini DisplayPort cable for connectivity, and three USB 2.0 ports.
Apple's latest LED panel includes an iSight camera, microphone, and 49-watt speaker system. Made of aluminum and glass, it is compatible with Apple's line of Mac desktop computers that have a Min DisplayPort, including the Mac Pro, Mac mini and iMac.
The description says that the current MacPro and Mac Mini can access the camera and microphone (and presumably any other USB devices attached) with just the mini display port connection. See the section titled, "Built-In Conveniences".
He probably won't notice that he's actually #2 lol
Darn, I thought the 1st post would win the actual product but alas I guess not. The other "me first" posts were only from children, like myself.
I meant 1st to post but I'm sure you knew that.
I am embarrassed that I did not know the new Imac's were LED. For some reason, I still thought they were LCD. Beautiful, the gloss does not phase me one bit.
I dunno about the outside business. I saw a Kindle commercial making fun of Apple yesterday.
Kindle doesn't have a matte colour display, it uses 'eInk" or whatever it's called. A matte macbook, such as the ones of 6/7 years ago was completely unusable outside, direct sunlight left the panel completely "whited out", nothing to see at all, at least with the glossy display outside a little manoeuvring/repositioning and the issue can be minimised.
Kindle doesn't have a matte colour display, it uses 'eInk" or whatever it's called. A matte macbook, such as the ones of 6/7 years ago was completely unusable outside, direct sunlight left the panel completely "whited out", nothing to see at all, at least with the glossy display outside a little manoeuvring/repositioning and the issue can be minimised.
Okay, it's my turn now:
I have an older MacBook pro with a matte screen and I have absolutely no problems with it outside. Not one single solitary problem. My pictures look spectacular, awesome and magical.
Actually there is a third camp. It's called the "For a thousand dollars, how about giving me a choice" camp.
There is also the "whatever Steve Jobs thinks is best" camp which I refuse to join.
You know, you people really are ridiculous, if the moderator doesn't mind my saying so. I think you just take the opposite side to whatever anyone else says.
Why can't you just say "Yeah, for a thousand bucks, which is twice as much as a flat screen TV by the way, they could please all their customers and give them a choice instead of forcing them to do business their way or not at all because I am Steve Jobs and I steer the monitor business."
Why can't you say that? Oh yes, then you will have to admit you paid too much for a device or a product that wasn't really what you wanted.
Actually there is a third camp. It's called the "For a thousand dollars, how about giving me a choice" camp.
There is also the "whatever Steve Jobs thinks is best" camp which I refuse to join.
You know, you people really are ridiculous, if the moderator doesn't mind my saying so. I think you just take the opposite side to whatever anyone else says.
Why can't you just say "Yeah, for a thousand bucks, which is twice as much as a flat screen TV by the way, they could please all their customers and give them a choice instead of forcing them to do business their way or not at all because I am Steve Jobs and I steer the monitor business."
Why can't you say that? Oh yes, then you will have to admit you paid too much for a device or a product that wasn't really what you wanted.
You do have a choice, lots of people make monitors, buy one of theirs instead. Why would anyone buy a device they didn't want? Most odd thinking you have there.
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That's simply not true. Add VAT, use the commercial (not consumer) exchange rate and allow 5 - 10% import duty and the price difference is negligible.
I think you're forgetting that these monitors are being made in China. Import duty applies to both the US and Europe.
What world do you come from
Sounds like he lives in the real world. Come on Apple heads! A thousand bucks for a monitor??
No glare. I don't understand those who assume a glossy screen is worse for viewing than a matte screen. Direct sunlight on either poses problems - white out your matt screen, turn the gloss screen into a mirror when looking at darker images. and NO the images have not been doctored or edited in any way.
OMG! You do live in your Mother's attic!
Why would you use it in a pitch dark room? I'm sat typing this on a 27" iMac - no glare, no reflection. No need for a matte option. I used to hate my matte apple displays - they just 'whited out' in direct sunlight. Not so the glass option i now use.
Calibrating this was easy as hell and the colours much truer and richer than they ever appeared on my previous matte (apple) displays.
No reflection? Really? You can't see yourself behind my words of truth? Perhaps you could go into the settings and turn off the reality distortion field.
Colours are truer? Really? Then why do professional photographers everywhere dislike glossy screens? So much so that Apple relented and returned Matte options on the MacBook Pro?
Gotta be a reason. Look a little deeper.
That must be really embarrassing for you in retrospect, huh?
He probably won't notice that he's actually #2 lol
OMG! You do live in your Mother's attic!
Nope, it's a very large penthouse apartment actually. This is just the corner of my den,
I think you're forgetting that these monitors are being made in China. Import duty applies to both the US and Europe.
actually, check your facts as regards importing components and assembled units - and the rates charged by the US as opposed to the UK.
No reflection? Really? You can't see yourself behind my words of truth? Perhaps you could go into the settings and turn off the reality distortion field.
Colours are truer? Really? Then why do professional photographers everywhere dislike glossy screens? So much so that Apple relented and returned Matte options on the MacBook Pro?
Gotta be a reason. Look a little deeper.
I've posted the photo, see for yourself. The reason is that glossy displays look better and are much more usable outside than matte screens.
ps. I run a professional design house which employs pro photographers and designers, and all prefer the glossy screen. Our calibration company also much prefer them.
I've waited months for this display to go with my MacBook Pro, I'm a loyal Apple consumer. I just hate the way Apple makes anyone outside of the US bend over and take it like a bitch with regards to their pricing. :-(
I'm curious how much you pay for milk, in pounds? A pound of hamburger? A can of Coke in a typical vending machine?
Nope, it's a very large penthouse apartment actually. This is just the corner of my den,
Okay, thought I had you there. Very nice place and I like the iMac. Makes my old white plastic one look twenty years old. Can't justify a new one while this one still works.
The reason is that glossy displays look better and are much more usable outside than matte screens.
I dunno about the outside business. I saw a Kindle commercial making fun of Apple yesterday.
I'm curious how much you pay for milk, in pounds? A pound of hamburger? A can of Coke in a typical vending machine?
Well a can of coke in my works vending machine is 60p so around 93cents. A medium big Mac meal is about $5.50
No glare. I don't understand those who assume a glossy screen is worse for viewing than a matte screen.
They fall into 2 camps:
1. Those who have never used one but are just looking for something to complain about.
2. Those who are psychologically hung up on the "glossy screen issue" to the point where it becomes a real problem for them because they spend more time looking for reflections on their screen than getting work done.
I was a bit worried about the "glossy screen issue" before getting a 27" iMac, but, it's so completely a non-issue for me, without even bothering to worry about lighting, and the image is so much better than any other screen I've used or seen.
In addition to LED backlighting for instant-on brightness, the new 27-inch display features a universal MagSafe connector that charges a user's notebook. It also packs a Mini DisplayPort cable for connectivity, and three USB 2.0 ports.
Apple's latest LED panel includes an iSight camera, microphone, and 49-watt speaker system. Made of aluminum and glass, it is compatible with Apple's line of Mac desktop computers that have a Min DisplayPort, including the Mac Pro, Mac mini and iMac.
The description says that the current MacPro and Mac Mini can access the camera and microphone (and presumably any other USB devices attached) with just the mini display port connection. See the section titled, "Built-In Conveniences".
He probably won't notice that he's actually #2 lol
Darn, I thought the 1st post would win the actual product but alas I guess not. The other "me first" posts were only from children, like myself.
I meant 1st to post but I'm sure you knew that.
I am embarrassed that I did not know the new Imac's were LED. For some reason, I still thought they were LCD. Beautiful, the gloss does not phase me one bit.
I dunno about the outside business. I saw a Kindle commercial making fun of Apple yesterday.
Kindle doesn't have a matte colour display, it uses 'eInk" or whatever it's called. A matte macbook, such as the ones of 6/7 years ago was completely unusable outside, direct sunlight left the panel completely "whited out", nothing to see at all, at least with the glossy display outside a little manoeuvring/repositioning and the issue can be minimised.
Kindle doesn't have a matte colour display, it uses 'eInk" or whatever it's called. A matte macbook, such as the ones of 6/7 years ago was completely unusable outside, direct sunlight left the panel completely "whited out", nothing to see at all, at least with the glossy display outside a little manoeuvring/repositioning and the issue can be minimised.
Okay, it's my turn now:
I have an older MacBook pro with a matte screen and I have absolutely no problems with it outside. Not one single solitary problem. My pictures look spectacular, awesome and magical.
They fall into 2 camps:
Actually there is a third camp. It's called the "For a thousand dollars, how about giving me a choice" camp.
There is also the "whatever Steve Jobs thinks is best" camp which I refuse to join.
You know, you people really are ridiculous, if the moderator doesn't mind my saying so. I think you just take the opposite side to whatever anyone else says.
Why can't you just say "Yeah, for a thousand bucks, which is twice as much as a flat screen TV by the way, they could please all their customers and give them a choice instead of forcing them to do business their way or not at all because I am Steve Jobs and I steer the monitor business."
Why can't you say that? Oh yes, then you will have to admit you paid too much for a device or a product that wasn't really what you wanted.
Actually there is a third camp. It's called the "For a thousand dollars, how about giving me a choice" camp.
There is also the "whatever Steve Jobs thinks is best" camp which I refuse to join.
You know, you people really are ridiculous, if the moderator doesn't mind my saying so. I think you just take the opposite side to whatever anyone else says.
Why can't you just say "Yeah, for a thousand bucks, which is twice as much as a flat screen TV by the way, they could please all their customers and give them a choice instead of forcing them to do business their way or not at all because I am Steve Jobs and I steer the monitor business."
Why can't you say that? Oh yes, then you will have to admit you paid too much for a device or a product that wasn't really what you wanted.
You do have a choice, lots of people make monitors, buy one of theirs instead. Why would anyone buy a device they didn't want? Most odd thinking you have there.