Matte or Glossy Macbook Pro Screen?

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Matte or Glossy Macbook Pro Screen?

I recently bought a used Macbook Pro 2.33 and i'm unsure if it has a Matte screen or Glossy screen, is there a way to tell? the previous owner says its glossy but it looks more like a Matte screen or was the 2.33 model Macbook Pros all glossy screens?

Apple Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.4), iPhone 3G 16GB Black

Posted on Oct 31, 2008 5:39 PM

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Mac-Medic

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Oct 31, 2008 6:00 PM in response to Geffen

The glossy was optional, but I don't see anything in the specifications or model number that distinguish the two.

If you put it under bright fluorescent light and see a reflection of light in the screen, you have a glossy screen.

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Geffen Author

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Nov 1, 2008 5:00 AM in response to Mac-Medic

Thanks i do see a reflection of the light on the screen so its definately a glossy screen.

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Mac-Medic

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Nov 1, 2008 8:45 AM in response to Geffen

I believe the majority of them sold were "glossy." Colors are more saturated too when viewing videos.

I was real happy with mine when I bought a 2.1Ghz unit two years ago. It was the best laptop screen I had seen. The new LED back-lit screens blow that screen away now.

Dave M.
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Creator of 'Mac611 - Mobile Mac Support' (designed exclusively for an iPhone/iPod touch)

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JETOBAR

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Nov 4, 2008 7:31 PM in response to Geffen

You should noticed clearly if the display looks more glass than plastic. I dont think it is easy to get confused, the reflection from the glossy display is evident.

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