Computer Screens

[kloofnek]

Sorry if these post appears in two different catagories..my mistake.

I like the "glass" screen on my laptops.What are these called.?

[richy75]

Not sure if I've understood your question right but if you want to know what the different types of screen are then it sounds like you're referring to "glossy" or "reflective" screens as opposed to "matte". They look shinier but equally aren't so good if you're in a bright room.

[kloofnek]

Yes,glossy...so to be so ignorant about these things...I am finding LED backlit.??..WSVGA Anti-glare LED backlit,(I assume this is MATT).So what are the glossy ones called???

[richy75]

You're looking at Dell laptop, right? If I had to guess then, yes, anti-glare is probably a matte screen but the only real way of knowing for sure is either seeing one in the flesh or asking their customer services to clarify.

My Dell laptop display was described as a WUXGA (1920x1200) TFT Display with TrueLife™ which is Dell's way of saying anti-reflective but on a glossy screen. Confusing, eh?

Also, to confuse things even more, I believe the majority of laptops tend to come with glossy screens nowadays, it's just that descriptions are really poor, in my opinion. To me, it'd be important to know but it's just "detail" to companies a lot of the time!

As for things like LED backlit, that's just the latest LCD technology and it also makes the screens thinner.

Sorry if that's not really answered your question but I'd definitely ask whoever you're thinking of buying your laptop from to confirm whether the screen is glossy or matte, it's the only way to be sure! :)

[kloofnek]

Yes,they do make things complicated with all all these different tech terms.
will pop into the shops and take a look at what`s what.
Have read that Asus are doing away with glossy screens..
thanx for your imput.

[Carakeel]

This might help :

http://www.ehow.com/a...s-laptop-screens.html

[kloofnek]

thank you carakeel...took a look...still none the wiser...but the thought is appreciated