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Big disappointment over Imac 24"
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Given all the complaining (at least from certain camps) about the glossy screen screen on the Alum iMac, I'm support PowerSupport hasn't taken advantage of this market and released a properly sized anti-glare skin for the iMac similar to the same material they use on the iPhone anti-glare screen protectors. Seems like it would do the same thing, and it actually looks very nice when on the iPhone so I can't image it would ruin the iMac's aesthetics any.
Probably wouldn't satisfy those that don't like it for photo work, but for those that just don't like the glossy screen simply because they don't it might be a profitable solution for them.
Probably wouldn't satisfy those that don't like it for photo work, but for those that just don't like the glossy screen simply because they don't it might be a profitable solution for them.
It's a Marmite thing - you either love it or hate it!
I love the glossy screen, but wish they'd just used the same display as before and stuck some glossy glass in front.
I love the glossy screen, but wish they'd just used the same display as before and stuck some glossy glass in front.
Well, here's to hoping Apple offers a matte screen option for the iMacs and MBs in the future.
Sort of irrelevant with a shiny chunk of glass sitting in front of the LCD.
However a chunk of glass with an anti glare coating would be most helpful.
I think the non-reflective coating thing might not work on the imacs. The problem is that the screen is behind the glass, but not actually really close - I guess there's perhaps a couple of mm between. If you try holding a bit of the plastic coating infront of an LCD screen, but leave a bit of a gap, it kind of blurs the screen.
It's hard to describe, but the further the coated plastic is from the screen, the more blurred the screen gets. I use the same kind of thing on a palm-top. If it's touching, it's perfectly usable (but never as sharp as it is without the skin), but if there was a gap the screen would be hardly readable.
I guess that's why nobody is offering it, unless there's something that does the same job but somehow doesn't have a matte finish?
It's hard to describe, but the further the coated plastic is from the screen, the more blurred the screen gets. I use the same kind of thing on a palm-top. If it's touching, it's perfectly usable (but never as sharp as it is without the skin), but if there was a gap the screen would be hardly readable.
I guess that's why nobody is offering it, unless there's something that does the same job but somehow doesn't have a matte finish?
I hear you - however, research the issue and see what the experts say about the health effects of glossy screens
You're funny
...hazard for your health... it is to laugh; along with your other assumptions. No problems here with my glossy MBPro or my AliMac. Good luck with your new choices, what ever you decide.
...hazard for your health... it is to laugh; along with your other assumptions. No problems here with my glossy MBPro or my AliMac. Good luck with your new choices, what ever you decide.
I don't appreciate your tone, in fact, it's condescending and disrespectful.
I don't think my ideas are laughable, in fact, based on my own experience I went online and researched this further and then noted that many other people felt the same, so it's not some 'crazy' idea that I came up with.
There's a lot of information about glossy screens and the fact that they cause eye strain - this is posted all over the Internet, just search for it.
Understand that when you smoke, you may not feel like you're doing a disservice to your body, however, sooner or later you will feel the effects, some people soon, some late.... this is the same situation basically with screens. Some people may be more sensitive to these things and others less, in some way or another it seems that it can affect everyone to some degree, whether they feel it or not right away.
I don't think my ideas are laughable, in fact, based on my own experience I went online and researched this further and then noted that many other people felt the same, so it's not some 'crazy' idea that I came up with.
There's a lot of information about glossy screens and the fact that they cause eye strain - this is posted all over the Internet, just search for it.
Understand that when you smoke, you may not feel like you're doing a disservice to your body, however, sooner or later you will feel the effects, some people soon, some late.... this is the same situation basically with screens. Some people may be more sensitive to these things and others less, in some way or another it seems that it can affect everyone to some degree, whether they feel it or not right away.
I'm fully expecting some entrepreneurial company out there to come out with replacement 'screens' for the iMac. Maybe not, but it seems there is an obvious opportunity there!
Mac mini
Hi,
I hear you totally on the glossy screen = Head-ache thing.
I do alot of work on my iBook G3 that I have (internet and word processing), and even though it doesn't have a glossy screen I still get eye strain and what not. And it makes total sense to me that it's bad for your health.
I just ordered a new Mac mini 1.83 from apple yesterday and can't wait for it to get here. I plan on getting dells new 20" (the one with the camera in it).
I'm not sure if it's glossy or not, but I know that since i'll be about 30" away from the screen I should be fine.
The Mac mini's are my favorite desktops by far, since I don't have the money for the Mac pro (i'm only 14).
So if you don't want an iMac, and don't want to spend $2000 on a Mac pro, then get the Mini
Just thought I'de give my input on the discussion,
Parker
Hi,
I hear you totally on the glossy screen = Head-ache thing.
I do alot of work on my iBook G3 that I have (internet and word processing), and even though it doesn't have a glossy screen I still get eye strain and what not. And it makes total sense to me that it's bad for your health.
I just ordered a new Mac mini 1.83 from apple yesterday and can't wait for it to get here. I plan on getting dells new 20" (the one with the camera in it).
I'm not sure if it's glossy or not, but I know that since i'll be about 30" away from the screen I should be fine.
The Mac mini's are my favorite desktops by far, since I don't have the money for the Mac pro
(i'm only 14).So if you don't want an iMac, and don't want to spend $2000 on a Mac pro, then get the Mini
Just thought I'de give my input on the discussion,
Parker
Anything to make the glare less.
Funny.
Why is it that I can spend hours upon hours in front of my PowerBook or PowerMac with 22" ACD with no problems, but after 20-30 minutes in front of an iMac I start getting a headache and my eyes hurt?
Yes that trues. But the level of strain is much different. See above.
Those of us around when the first color monitors know this very well. These monitors used to move the display up and down very fast. Your brain would automatically adjust for this phenomenon by moving your eyes up and down. Over time your eye muscles would become very tired from being exercised so much. The funny thing, is that you didn't even know that your eyes were moving.
Back then we also had a simple test to check out monitors to see which ones were better using your peripheral vision.
Interesting...I'm fully expecting some entrepreneurial company out there to come out with replacement 'screens' for the iMac. Maybe not, but it seems there is an obvious opportunity there!