[outthere]

hi guys,
my MBP 15' C2D just arrived, it's supposed to have a glossy screen, but is there any way to make sure it really does ? i can't find anything on my laptop that says that my display is a glossy one.
thanks

[wancothesane]

if you can see your reflection in it like a mirror, it's a glossy screen.

[outthere]

Originally Posted by wancothesane 

if you can see your reflection in it like a mirror, it's a glossy screen.

thanks, but is there any way beside that? because mine looks like a matte screen, i now wonder if apple sent me the wrong stuff, i would be mad then

[bradbowl]

The different is pretty big. If it's not shiny and reflective then it's the matte screen. It would stink that Apple sent you the wrong screen type.

[outthere]

Originally Posted by bradbowl 

The different is pretty big. If it's not shiny and reflective then it's the matte screen. It would stink that Apple sent you the wrong screen type.

cry out loud, but you're probably right,
and one more thing,
i 've come to notice that my screen is kind of grainy too, especially with the white background. damn it, this is my very first mac.
anyway, i guess it's time to make a apple store visit.
you guys have any advice on this kind of issue, it's not over 14 day period yet, and should i send my laptop back or just bring it to the apple store and ask for an exchange?

[gostan]

You should get what you paid for. But, if you purchased it online from Apple and not at the Apple Store, I am not sure that a local Apple retail store will exchange it.

By the way, why did you choose the glossy screen? I really dislike it!

[outthere]

Originally Posted by gostan 

You should get what you paid for. But, if you purchased it online from Apple and not at the Apple Store, I am not sure that a local Apple retail store will exchange it.

By the way, why did you choose the glossy screen? I really dislike it!

yup, im thinking about getting a refund and order another one, or should i exchange it for the right one, i dont know which way would be faster.
well, just like those who choose to go with glossy, i was impressed by the their colors, besides im not doing graphic stuff or spending much time using my laptop outside, so i guess glossy will work for me, but....

[Cold Warrior]

I have the glossy screen on my C2D and am pleased with it. However I had seen them before and was able to make an informed choice based off what I'd seen and my normal computing needs and environment.

[MrN79]

Originally Posted by outthere 

yup, im thinking about getting a refund and order another one, or should i exchange it for the right one, i dont know which way would be faster.
well, just like those who choose to go with glossy, i was impressed by the their colors, besides im not doing graphic stuff or spending much time using my laptop outside, so i guess glossy will work for me, but....

If you're going to take it to an Apple Retail store, check out the difference between the matte/glossy while you're there. If it's not what you ordered get a refund and order another one. There really is nothing on the computer that will tell you it's a glossy screen, except for the glossiness of the screen, it's a noticable difference.

[outthere]

Originally Posted by MrN79 

If you're going to take it to an Apple Retail store, check out the difference between the matte/glossy while you're there. If it's not what you ordered get a refund and order another one. There really is nothing on the computer that will tell you it's a glossy screen, except for the glossiness of the screen, it's a noticable difference.

thanks,
i now know that mine is glossy, i've also gone to the apple store and checked out all the display ones there; they all have the same problem that someone has mentioned as "grainy". so it is it.
i figure that no one would be able to exchange for a better one until apple does some "fixit"