That said, if the system is new enough (within 21 days of shipment), you can return it for any reason. There are models that are still sold with matte finish displays: Vostros, Latitudes and Inspirons.
As for the "why" of glossy screens -- well, some like them. The real reasons: they look nice under showroom lights (for consumer-level models) and they're cheaper to make than matte screens to boot. So, everyone sells them in their consumer-level models.
The link was helpful. I'd gone there before I posted, but the pictures didn't make it clear if it was an actual filter or simply protective film. This time I saw in the text something I'd missed when I read it before that it is reversable glossy or matte, so it must be a filter.
Since photo editing is a main use, do you have any experience on how these filters affect that?
I can understand wanting them to look nice on showroom floors. dHowever I had thought the XPS 15 was an upper end model. Maybe not.Regardless, I think I'm past the 21 days. Other than the screen glossiness and aspect ratio, it appears to be a good machine.
How is Dell positioning Vostros, Latitudes and Inspirons in the market? I may not understand that well.
* Vostros I thought were lower end business machines.
* Latitudes I've never been quite sure about.
* Inspirons I thought were consumer level machines.
* Alienware seems to be for gamers.
* That left only XPS which I thought was for those of us who needed a powerful machine for serious productivity. Apparently not since the screen size/aspect ratio on the machine is better suited for entertainment.
If you have any insight on what the models are designed for, it woudl be interesting to know.
Beyond that, though, thanks for the link. It appears it may be what I need.
ejn63
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July 10th, 2011 11:00
The 3M ones work well.
solutions.3m.com/.../Privacy_Filters
That said, if the system is new enough (within 21 days of shipment), you can return it for any reason. There are models that are still sold with matte finish displays: Vostros, Latitudes and Inspirons.
As for the "why" of glossy screens -- well, some like them. The real reasons: they look nice under showroom lights (for consumer-level models) and they're cheaper to make than matte screens to boot. So, everyone sells them in their consumer-level models.
stlsailor
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July 10th, 2011 21:00
The link was helpful. I'd gone there before I posted, but the pictures didn't make it clear if it was an actual filter or simply protective film. This time I saw in the text something I'd missed when I read it before that it is reversable glossy or matte, so it must be a filter.
Since photo editing is a main use, do you have any experience on how these filters affect that?
I can understand wanting them to look nice on showroom floors. dHowever I had thought the XPS 15 was an upper end model. Maybe not.Regardless, I think I'm past the 21 days. Other than the screen glossiness and aspect ratio, it appears to be a good machine.
How is Dell positioning Vostros, Latitudes and Inspirons in the market? I may not understand that well.
* Vostros I thought were lower end business machines.
* Latitudes I've never been quite sure about.
* Inspirons I thought were consumer level machines.
* Alienware seems to be for gamers.
* That left only XPS which I thought was for those of us who needed a powerful machine for serious productivity. Apparently not since the screen size/aspect ratio on the machine is better suited for entertainment.
If you have any insight on what the models are designed for, it woudl be interesting to know.
Beyond that, though, thanks for the link. It appears it may be what I need.
stlsailor