[joe]

This is not a criticism of the new iMacs or a rehash of the glossy/matte debate. I'm just wondering if there are any 3rd party options available for those wanting an anti-glare display. Maybe a cover or polarize overlay? Or something like the iPod/iPhone screen protectors but in a matte finish? Or even a replacement etched glass or etching service for the stock glass?

[MacNNUK]

Anything you add can only reduce the quality of the display, unfortunately.

Cheapest option...

Darkened room !!

I went for the refurbished (matt) option, very pleased.

[Veltliner]

Originally Posted by joe 

This is not a criticism of the new iMacs or a rehash of the glossy/matte debate. I'm just wondering if there are any 3rd party options available for those wanting an anti-glare display. Maybe a cover or polarize overlay? Or something like the iPod/iPhone screen protectors but in a matte finish? Or even a replacement etched glass or etching service for the stock glass?

Criticism is good, and the glossy glare displays, that you can't calibrate, deserve it. I will never buy such a machine.

Your options are a cinema display with either a mini or a MacPro (it doesn't have to be a new one).

[Veltliner]

Or you can find a refurbished 24" matte display iMac. Those are great machines.

[sek929]

Originally Posted by Veltliner 

Criticism is good, and the glossy glare displays, that you can't calibrate, deserve it. I will never buy such a machine.

Your options are a cinema display with either a mini or a MacPro (it doesn't have to be a new one).

I have calibrated the hell out of my glossy 20", what do you mean?

[Veltliner]

Originally Posted by sek929 

I have calibrated the hell out of my glossy 20", what do you mean?

With no hell, you're probably in heaven now.

[OreoCookie]

You can calibrate glossy displays just fine.

I'm also surprised you don't mention the possibility of getting a second display for the iMac, Veltiner, there is no need to buy a Mac mini or a Mac Pro for that.

[Veltliner]

Originally Posted by OreoCookie 

You can calibrate glossy displays just fine.

I'm also surprised you don't mention the possibility of getting a second display for the iMac, Veltiner, there is no need to buy a Mac mini or a Mac Pro for that.

I'm surprised, too.

You could keep your tools on the iMac screen, and do color critical work on the cinema display.

[sek929]

If you are set on having dead-accuracy for colors you are most likely a professional designer and wouldn't buy the iMac anyways.

Compared to 90% of all the LCDs I've ever used my glossy 20" looks spectacular, not good enough for professionals maybe, but the iMac isn't a professional machine.

[MichiganRich]

So much for NOT being a rehash of the same old tired bullshit... good work Velt

[OreoCookie]

Originally Posted by Veltliner 

You could keep your tools on the iMac screen, and do color critical work on the cinema display.

That's what I do with my ProBook (matte screen, calibrated). In Aperture, I have the previews of all photos on my small screen and the photo I want to edit on my large Samsung lcd

The ProBook's gamut is puny compared to that of the external lcd (which has a PVA panel), I can barely see the dividers in iTunes, for example.

[Veltliner]

Originally Posted by OreoCookie 

That's what I do with my ProBook (matte screen, calibrated). In Aperture, I have the previews of all photos on my small screen and the photo I want to edit on my large Samsung lcd

The ProBook's gamut is puny compared to that of the external lcd (which has a PVA panel), I can barely see the dividers in iTunes, for example.

A really good thing to do.

Even the best Laptops aren't really up to displaying photography well, and editing on the laptop screen is a bit like flying in the fog. The external monitor is a good way to have both: a moveable edit station for in-the-field work (if you need it), and good colors at home.