Which type of screen does the MacBook Pro from Amazon have? I'm wondering wether or not to buy the laptop from Amazon, does anybody know if it comes with the matte or the glossy screen?
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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
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Hi Enrique, The Glossy Screen is a build-to-order option from Apple, and is not offered on the retailer model of the MacBook Pro. If you're not satisfied with a matte screen, you will have to purchase from Apple directly. I was in the same situation, and ended up getting the glossy screen from Apple after I compared the two side-by-side.
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Hi Enrique,The Glossy Screen is a build-to-order option from Apple, and is not offered on the retailer model of the MacBook Pro. If you're not satisfied with a matte screen, you will have to purchase from Apple directly. I was in the same situation, and ended up getting the glossy screen from Apple after I compared the two side-by-side.
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Hey man I just checked what you said and its true...I bought mine less than two months ago and it said newest version...amazon probably differences their bundles this way...the computer came completely new and in perfect condition its the latest model and its extremely thin...the retina display will blow your head off its gorgeous...I have some pictures on instagram if you want to see it... @wakiko007 hope I helped answering your question
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Mine appears to be more of a glossy screen. I love it! The only bad thing is there is no DVD/CD drive, so keep that in mind.
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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.
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Amazon has the advantage of "No Sales Tax" but shipping is free also from Apple. 13" MacBook Pro is slightly cheaper at Amazon. If you have a Costco AmExp card, they will double the Apple 1 year warranty when you use their card. If you want AppleCare, Amazon sells that plan cheaper than Apple also. Go direct to Amazon, not one of their sellers. If they say new, I would believe them.
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It doesn't have the matte screen. It uses the ultra clear panel rather than the matte screen. Picture looks great in day and night. The thing that bothers me about about the b630 and b650 is all that red touch of color and the little bubble on the bottom of screen. I would think it would be distracting when watching movies. I went with the b640 with light grey touch of color, ultra clear panel, added DLNA and I love it. The price was too good to pass.
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I don't know how matte means for screen but yeah....it is glossy like most laptops are
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Thanks everyone--I really appreciate your answering! A matte screen is a must have for me and they are getting very hard to find! Can't understand the attraction to those shiny reflective screens! You all have been very helpful!
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Its not Glossy. But, it has a very bright display! My only downside is with the touch pad - takes some getting use to. It's not like previous Laptops. Overall a very good machine!!!!
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It has a matte display. There's some reflection, but not much. I've had the laptop for a few weeks and really like it. The only thing about it I don't like is the trackpad - it's just not very responsive. But I use a full keyboard and mouse 90% of the time anyway.
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After the education discount + taxes, this macbook pro was still cheaper on amazon with prime overnight shipping than from the apple store. Hence my decision to buy from Amazon
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I chatted with vizio. They said it was a matte screen. However, according to a review here, the screen is glossy. Since I need a matte screen I'll wait for it to be in the store to see for myself. $2000 is too much to order blind.
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That one on the photo look like the New version to me. Probably a newest version will come out ? But, if you are interested in buy a Mac, it will be a good choice. If you have an Amazon store card buy it because you will get up to a year without in interest charge . That's how I bought mine. No problems so far . Good Luck !
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It was this display or the Apple display for me. I even considered buying a 27 inch iMac to replace my MacBook, but I purchased this screen for around $600 less than the apple screen at the time, and I have not regretted it one bit. I am a Mac guy, but this screen is absolutely brilliant. Like another reviewer said, it would be worth the cost at twice the price; but I don't want Asus getting any ideas!
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i have a 17 inch Macbook Pro(think its the 2nd most recent generation) & a new 15.4 inch Macbook Pro. (i dont need both so my neice gets the older one for school). I love them both! The main difference (to me at least) is the new one has a much brighter crisper display. A problem tho is a little reflection from the illuminated keyboard on the glossy screen. Not a dealbreak but annoying. Still not sure if i prefer the new b/w design or the old all silver. Well thats personal taste of course. Oh & the keyboard is softer(thats good!) to the touch onthe newer one. I think youll be happy with either&(as Macs are so pricey) maybe go with the older if you get a good deal! hope this helps, jon
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High-Resolution Gloss Screen, honestly you would not want a matte finish to interfere with the display quality of this monitor. Make sure that it is compatible before purchase though, made that mistake with my iMac until the new iOS update.
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I bought mine used almost a year ago and it was completely worth the $500 I spent on it. If you haven't used mac before I would check one out at a store first. The one I got was in perfect condition with everything. This particular model is really nice. Very similar to the modern MacBook Pro. Looks basically identical but has the last gen of processors. I bought the upgrade to mountain lion and now mavericks and it runs them just fine. The only downside to these older models is that you cannot run mirror through your Apple TV. Otherwise it handles just about anything you could need.