Just a little FYI to the Glossy zealots that through arrogance and/or pure ignorance belittled those professional users who refused to buy a new MBP because of the lack of this option.

I was one of those professional users, and I seriously question the professional credentials of anyone who claims to be a pro user, but favors the Glossy display over the time tested Matte option. The difference in color accuracy is HUGE, as is the difference in useability when taken outside or in a highly lit working environment.

One thing the “Consumers pretending to be Pros” failed to consider is that when they compared the color balance and black levels of the Glossy display versus the Matte, they were using a 3 year old Matte screen model against a CURRENT display with the Glossy glass covering.

Now that both are equal and the Matte display is provided on the exact same piece of LCD hardware, there is NO loss of black level on the Matte screen. Without the tinter glass to distort it, the colors are far more true, and black levels are natural and not artificially enhanced.

And to those who ignorantly claimed that the percentage of users wanting a Matte screen was too tiny to count…

According to a close friend who works for Apple marketing, the Matte screen option on the 15″ model is selling at a HUGE rate. Some months it is outselling the glossy option on the Apple Online store where most go to purchase this display.

So there ya go folks! I am SO GLAD that I waited for what I wanted, and what I needed!

One thing is for sure… You can buy used Glossy display equipped MBPs on eBAY now for a song! Why? People are DUMPING them for a new MBP with the Matte screen! LOL!

So funny!

Until matte isn’t offered for the 13″ MBP, it’s PC notebooks for me.

Apple has to wait longer to get matte’s fans money. Some urgent computer upgraders would go for PC and Apple again loses sale and share.

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http://www.dgloss.com/

Or a replacement screen from http://techrestore.com/

Any suggestions ? I allready signed the petition, which is now at 6811, but that is only so much.

Glossy screens are a trick for the big mass of customers, that think “shiny” is better. Very stupid of Apple, Inc. to think that’s they way they should head.

It’s ridiculous to only bring it back to the 15″, and not the smaller MacBook. I need a smaller 13″ notebook, and it’s not because I’m not a Pro. I’m a working professional who needs portability. So, c’mon Apple, admit your mistakes, and bring the matte option to the entire line. That includes the iMac too.

I am not buying any more Mac computers — unless forced by breakdown — of my existing MBP and iMacs that have matte screens. I would have long ago upgraded my white iMac, but no way am I going to stare at a glossy mirror for 12 hours a day working in front of my computer.

At this point, Apple is risky ground losing their “base” during a “depression”.

If the “ego” of their design team is not too strong, then Apple can “save face” merely by offering “matte” as a $50 to $100 option throughout the line, like they are doing on the 17″.

I strongly urge Apple, Inc. to remember who brought them to the dance cause a return to the days of 3% market share CAN happen again if your hand is not played well.

As for me, they can have my matte screen when they pry it from my cold dead hands!

Glossy screens are just not compatible with windows! (not the Microsoft variety).