I bought a macbook pro refurbished and I believe it has a glossy screen, I would like to be able to use my laptop outdoors but I am unable to see the screen. Does anyone know of a product that I can purchase to put over the screen or anything to be able to enjoy the outdoors while working on the computer?
Thanks!
Kelly
MacBook Pro
If you just purchased it, send it back and get a anti-glare model.
Tell them the glossy screen hurts your eyes. You might have to pay a small restocking fee.
The 15" and 17" both have anti-glare models.
The 13" doesn't have a anti-glare model, but it can be switched out for a anti-glare screen from a online company, but it will void your AppleCare/warranty.
The problem with anti-glare films is they dry out, peal, bubble and need replacement.
A built in anti-glare screen is the best choice as it's always looks good and readable.
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/blogs/2011/05/23/glossy-vs-matte-screens-why-the-pc-indus trys-out-of-touch/
HI Kelly,
There's stuff like this around: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035JKL02/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539 851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002LLG9EM&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DE R&pf_rd_r=1HH59XS5CY0933J9D200
Make sure to read reviews.
Before buying one of these I suggest the OP make one out of a cardboard box. Try it before you buy it. I tried it and the hood does not work as well as I expected and it kind of defeats the whole idea of a poratable laptop.
IMHO these hoods are useless and a pain to use.
Check out Macbook Pro screen hoods at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/192-9441976-0143829?url=search-alias%3Del ectronics&field-keywords=macbook+pro+screen+hood&x=19&y=17
Cant see my macbook pro screen outdoors
