When will the glossy version of this product be available? The glossy version seems curiously absent. The previous rev had glossy available.--
1307348
better question would be... when are they gonna ship the darn thing. i've been waiting since feb 26 for the blasted thing
59085
Are you sure? I thought Amazon only sold the matte screen version even for the previous model. I don't expect they will ever offer the new model with a glossy screen here.
1307349
Looks like you can get the glossy screen version of this product with the same Amazon deal (no tax, free shipping and $150 rebate) at macconnection.com (macconnection dot com).-gm
1307350
sales tax is based on the destination for the shipment. if that destination is in the same state as a state where the company (in this case, PC Connection) has a physical presence, and that state has a sales tax, you will be charged sales tax.if you live in a state where that company has no physical facilities, or the state in question has no sales tax, then you will not be charged sales tax.
1307351
Personally I vastly prefer the "matte" (ie regular) screen. Really bright and nice looking, with no glare...although as so-called "glossy" screens go Apple's are good.
1307352
I checked out the macconnection.com site for the MacBook Pro. Price was $1815.00 after rebate, but shipping was not free, and there was sales tax of $187.00. How did you find free shipping and no tax on that site?
1607362
It looks glossy when it's off but I haven't had any reflective issues. I still love this machine and haven't found any cons about it!
1965943
Yes, however this is the glossy version. I would get the matte, if I were you.
34340
Sorry for the delay, I was out of town. The screen looks kinda like a matte surface. It is not what I consider to be a glossy. I have had this screen for about a year and it works just fine. Thanks!
2195875
The screen does not reflect so guess it is glossy. It has a fixed slight tilt.
202879
Just recieved ours a week ago and it has a matte screen. I totally forgot that it never asked for my preference when I was ordering! So I think you are right, Amazon doesn't offer the glossy.I personally like the matte better, less annoying reflection, though I've heard the glossy screens have better color, personal preference.
789159
It's certainly not glossy but it does have sort of a frosted anti-glare coating which is most noticeable when you have a white background and text. If you are looking at a photo or video or a lot of color you don't see the coating but if all you were doing was typing documents all day it gives the white areas on the screen a very faint "textured effect" for lack of a better phrase. Having said all that, I personally don't mind it and I really like the monitor overall. In most cases if I find I'm noticing the coating at all, like while writing this, I just bump up the size of the type and everything is fine.
2153445
I'm sorry, but I don't know... I got the gloss yellow and blue, but I think that matte finish may be a little better. No evidence to back that up since I haven't seen or had the opportunity to have any contact with the matte bumpers, but that is my thoughts on that. Sorry I can't be of more help. :-/
1810658
To correct the previous answers...the screen ITSELF is a matte display...however with the touchscreen overlay it will still appear as glossy. So it depends on how you look at it. Figuratively speaking.
798536
The black version is not glossy. It does seem to have a sort of glossy feeling on the sides but even that is not much. So to sum up, it is mostly not glossy.
745760
It's clear, not glossy at all. If I could at this, you know how paint comes in flat, glossy and semi-glossy? This would be considered flat...
98530
The website I looked at shows the matte white/silver. I don't have that one. I have a gloss finish like shown on amazon.
2046105
Yes, it does look glossy. You can see your reflections but it looks non-smooth type kind of glossy.
805720
certain other retailers online offer the glossy screen in a customized macbook pro.. i'm planning to purchase mine from b&h; photo, which has this model with a glossy screen, for a good amount less
2168384
Brian,They have a Simi-gloss finish. We just released the same part with a textured black finish, take a look at 11210.17.Thank you!
1681628
I would like to know this too. Is the screen excessively glossy? I know on some of the higher end ones they make the display very shiny which is incredibly annoying if you have even a dimly lit room. This set is priced in the middle range so I'm wondering how the gloss on the screen is. It's so hard to tell in the stores because they have the screens in a dark area and angled just so.
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It s matte, I dont think you will find the glossy display outside of the 120hz 3d display. Note this did not come with any operating system or product key either.