Does this monitor suffer from the anti-glare "sparkling effect"? For example, when browsing your eyes can see the white background sparkling?
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DJ, no, this monitor does not show the sparkling effect. I browse many text articles and scroll through schematic pages with this monitor and I have never had a visual problem with mine. I got it in Nov, 2013 and had two live streaming windows open through the Winter Games in Feb of this year. Watching the biathlon, alpine, and snowslope ski events were fantastic.This monitor replaced a great Samsung that unfortunately succumbed to the capacitor bulge problem, and when I powered this up the first evening I noticed the upper edge does not get as hot like my old monitor did. I like this one and plan on getting a second one when I build my next computer so both my monitors match.Dave DJ, no, this monitor does not show the sparkling effect. I browse many text articles and scroll through schematic pages with this monitor and I have never had a visual problem with mine. I got it in Nov, 2013 and had two live streaming windows open through the Winter Games in Feb of this year. Watching the biathlon, alpine, and snowslope ski events were fantastic.This monitor replaced a great Samsung that unfortunately succumbed to the capacitor bulge problem, and when I powered this up the first evening I noticed the upper edge does not get as hot like my old monitor did. I... » Read More DJ, no, this monitor does not show the sparkling effect. I browse many text articles and scroll through schematic pages with this monitor and I have never had a visual problem with mine. I got it in Nov, 2013 and had two live streaming windows open through the Winter Games in Feb of this year. Watching the biathlon, alpine, and snowslope ski events were fantastic.This monitor replaced a great Samsung that unfortunately succumbed to the capacitor bulge problem, and when I powered this up the first evening I noticed the upper edge does not get as hot like my old monitor did. I like this one and plan on getting a second one when I build my next computer so both my monitors match.Dave « Show Less
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I don't see that effect, but you should probably ask someone else. My eyes aren't perfect, and it might be something I don't notice. I can't say that I've ever seen that effect before. I've always had better-quality monitors, and I can say that I love this particular monitor very much. I would certainly buy it again and recommend it.
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Not that I've noticed and after having 3 of these for a while now I'm still very happy and have started ordering Asus monitors for the office and at home.
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None at all. I was also worried about the anti glare coating but this particular monitor has no problems at all with the sparkle effect.
752207
There is no anti-glare "sparkling effect". I have owned this monitor for approximately six months and the performance has been flawless.
839377
I don't notice any effect from the backlight bleeding, in the daytime or night. I'm very pleased with all aspects of this monitor.
79026
I haven't noticed any glare with mine; It looks exactly like the computer screen itself, can't even tell I have a screen protector on.
670112
the finish on the screen is matte. i have not had any issue with glare and my monitor sits next to a window.
789158
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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I would argue that the glare is a non issue altogether. I really think people who complain about glare are simply LCD/LED fanboys. My unit is in a sun-drenched room with wrap-around ceiling to floor windows and I've never had an issue with glare. I do need to close the blinds in the day, but that's the tradeoff for a superior picture from a display that doesn't double as a neon flashlight. So in sum, screen brightness can be an issue, but for me that's easily resolved with the blinds. Glare has never been an issue for me. I continue to stand by my initial statement that this is the finest screen I've ever viewed when broken in and calibrated properly. I would argue that the glare is a non issue altogether. I really think people who complain about glare are simply LCD/LED fanboys. My unit is in a sun-drenched room with wrap-around ceiling to floor windows and I've never had an issue with glare. I do need to close the blinds in the day, but that's the tradeoff for a superior picture from a display that doesn't double as a neon flashlight. So in sum, screen brightness can be an issue, but for me that's easily resolved with the blinds. Glare has never been an issue for me. I continue to stand by my initial statement that this is the finest... » Read More I would argue that the glare is a non issue altogether. I really think people who complain about glare are simply LCD/LED fanboys. My unit is in a sun-drenched room with wrap-around ceiling to floor windows and I've never had an issue with glare. I do need to close the blinds in the day, but that's the tradeoff for a superior picture from a display that doesn't double as a neon flashlight. So in sum, screen brightness can be an issue, but for me that's easily resolved with the blinds. Glare has never been an issue for me. I continue to stand by my initial statement that this is the finest screen I've ever viewed when broken in and calibrated properly. « Show Less
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I would argue that the glare is a non issue altogether. I really think people who complain about glare are simply LCD/LED fanboys. My unit is in a sun-drenched room with wrap-around ceiling to floor windows and I've never had an issue with glare. I do need to close the blinds in the day, but that's the tradeoff for a superior picture from a display that doesn't double as a neon flashlight. So in sum, screen brightness can be an issue, but for me that's easily resolved with the blinds. Glare has never been an issue for me. I continue to stand by my initial statement that this is the finest screen I've ever viewed when broken in and calibrated properly.
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No, it is shiny glass. Only the older 17 inch models had the non-glare screen. It has not been much of problem, though, and actually seems to enhance clarity.
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it certainly doesnt have the same quality as ones such as Retina Displays or the new galaxies but its damn close. make sure you set the settings on both the monitor and the computer display or else the monitor would continuously try to adjust color because it the settings aren't set right.
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The monitor is quite matte. Very little reflection. This works well if you have a light behind you (like a window); however, there may be some slight cost of sharpness vs a glossy screen.
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I didn't get that on this monitor, but I've had it on other Acer monitors before. contact Acer and they should honor it under the first year warranty as a screen panel defect.
280414
In essence, yes. You might have to tweak around with color settings until you get some good preset. Ones that come with the monitor suck arse. The monitor itself is used for datasheet viewing and I have no problems with it. It is a very good monitor and I plan on buying another one when my pocket allows it.
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I have this monitor, and I do like it a lot, however, at certain times of the day, the glossiness does reflect light and I have to lower my blinds to prevent glare. Supposedly glossy screens have better image quality, but the glare is sort of annoying, and I wish it were a matte or anti glare screen. I didn't realize it was going to be glossy when I ordered it.
358609
I am responding to you on the one i bought . I'ts bright never had any problem with this monitor. my guess you have a defective one. sorry.
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I haven't noticed it. The only image related issues I notice are the blurring of the corners of the screens (due to the nature of the adjuster glass that you must look through). The image is actually VERY clear and sharp in the center.
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I have not seen such images. So far it's been a great monitor, although I didn't get the full max benefit until I started using DisplayPort cable (Mini-DP to DP). Then clarity, resolution, everything opened up.
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Yes, it has a non-glare screen. I don't know why someone here would say no it is not non-glare, unless they are thinking about another monitor. Some Dell monitors however do have a glossy screen, but not this one.