[Leica] Glossy Mac screen

[john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster)]

IPS technology (In-plane switching) is a type of screen, another is TN, and 
has been in Mac monitors for years. I see they are now laminating an 
antireflective coating to the back of the cover glass, not sure how that 
will reduce reflections off the front layer.....

john 

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> The new iMac screens have what they call 'IPS technology' which they claim
> cuts down on the reflection by 75%.
> 
> Gerry
> 
> Gerry Walden
> 
> On 10 Jun 2013, at 03:37, lrzeitlin at aol.com wrote:
> 
> >
> > The shininess does not affect calibration but makes it hard to work on in
> some situations. Most of the glossiness can be removed, a suction cup can
> pull out the very glossy over-screen leaving a not so shiny one underneath 
> (it
> is just held in by magnets) - plus a lot of untidiness.
> >
> > I had forgotten about that downside, madness from Apple IMO
> >
> > john
> >
> > * * * * *
> >
> > Most of the older LED Mac laptops and desktops had matte screens. The
> glossy screen started in about 2009 at the request of buyers who felt that
> glossy screens (as on most PCs) were brighter and easier to clean. I'm 
> writing
> this on a 12" Mac Powerbook with a matte screen. My older 20" iMac had a
> matte screen as well. While many dedicated photographers are Mac users,
> they are an infinitesimal minority compared to the general Mac buying
> population. Many after market Mac suppliers will fit a matte screen to your
> Mac if you are willing to pay for it. I've managed to adapt to my current 
> glossy
> iMac screen. Just sit directly in front of it and minimize reflections by 
> keeping
> the room lights subdued. But I still love using my old Powerbook.
> >
> > Larry Z
> >
> >