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The AG coating on my Dells are fine, but I've heard other people complain that it's too much. I got mine quite recently and apparently Dell toned down the AG on the newer revisions.
If one could chose from a U2312 with LG's coating or a U2312 with less coating (not glossy), I doubt any one would pick the first option.
The AG coating on my Dells are fine, but I've heard other people complain that it's too much. I got mine quite recently and apparently Dell toned down the AG on the newer revisions.
If you ask 10 people you'll get 10 different responses to the level of AG coating on a particular monitor, it's quite a personal preference I think. Having worked with matte monitors all the time both at home and at work I've probably stopped noticing the "dirtiness".
AG is crap all TV are glossy why? because the pictures are a lot better some people do more then only sufing on facebook and reading emails. If you don't want a mirror then don't put a glossy display in front of a Window.
Of course the best solution would be to just sell 2 models of the same monitor and give users the choice.
Glossy isn't that bad since the light coming from the backlight will in most cases be stronger than any reflected light. The only problem is when there's a dark scene going on then you have to orient the glossy so no strong light sources cases reflection.
Apple? Give people a choice??
I think most of those reviews are from people who bought the monitor without any prior research on its level of glossiness, expecting an awesome screen because it's from Apple and they paid a fortune for it.
What's the alternative? Hopefully not the glossy display, they are terrible when it comes to light glare.
Is there a top end matte but less aggressive AG type of display?
AG is crap all TV are glossy why? because the pictures are a lot better some people do more then only sufing on facebook and reading emails. If you don't want a mirror then don't put a glossy display in front of a Window.
CRT's were all glossy and people in offices with light reflection problems had bought a anti-glare to put over the display, That's how it should be done.
It's how you set up a glossy Monitor or TV. If it is set up so no direct light sources is facing the screen then you have no problem with revelations.
And like i said you can buy an Anti-reflective coating for a display so there is no point in it for Monitors to have a cheap Anti-reflective coating that you can't remove.
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Is anyone really complaining about "less aggressive AG coating?"
I thought most people on here don't mind less aggressive AG coating, and actually prefer it to either pure glossy or 'more' aggressive matte.
Pictures are not "a lot better", that's what you get a superior panel for.
And actually, even older CRT's weren't nearly as bad as the extra glossy stuff that is put out today.
And glossy is all the sudden expensive? You can't remove glossy either.
Really? I'm writing this from an old Dell P991 CRT and it's definately not mirror glossy. I wouldn't describe it as glossy at all. Yes, it reflects light, but it is far from todays glossy panels and it is not all matte either.I don't know what CRT you were looking at but every single one I have ever seen is every bit as much of a "mirror" as a glossy display or a plasma is.
What constitutes "better" is highly subjective. Some people may think the "sparkle" of anti-glare on an IPS screen and the lack of reflections is "better". Others feel the lack of the "sparkle" on an IPS panel and a controlled lighting environment that lacks reflections is "better". Neither is actually "better", they are just better "suited" for the intended usage. I'm not sure why everyone feels the need to pick a side and speak in absolutes as it's perfectly okay to have differing viewpoints without telling someone they are wrong for diagreeing rather than actually being wrong.
Agree entirely. Although I prefer semi-glossy or glossy, I would never tell someone else they are wrong if they prefer matte. It's all about preference. The annoying part is there are so few options out there for those who dislike the coating.
I find it amusing and strange when people argue that someone else is wrong for liking glossy. It's almost like LCD tribalism. I've even seen some people put up posts referencing public opinion polls, somehow thinking that if the majority prefer one option (in this case, matte) then that makes someone else's preference less valid.
The fact is glossy displays have a lot better picture quality, reflection is caused by people that can't set up a display correctly so that there is no direct light sources facing the screen.
The fact is glossy displays have a lot better picture quality, reflection is caused by people that can't set up a display correctly so that there is no direct light sources facing the screen.
Not just a window, any light source will render a glossy display pretty much useless. If you're in a dark basement or turn off all the lights then yeah, I agree a glossy display is better. But there's a reason why all offices have matte displays. As for TV's, I hate having to draw the curtains every time it's sunny outside...
And correction Outbreaker, glossy displays do not provide better picture quality, you need to get that through your head, or at least realize it's just your opinion. You want better picture quality? Get a superior panel. Saying that a glossy screen makes the picture quality better is almost as silly as saying that 120hz frame insertion makes a movie experience better (hint, it doesn't, and people who think it do don't know what they're talking about).
clarity and the different in blacks especially is huge
Not a very good comparison. It is comparing lights on vs. lights off too.its not even close if you ask me just look at this guy that removed his ag coating from his u2410:
http://cdn.overclock.net/a/a6/a6b527fd_P1040820.jpeg
http://cdn.overclock.net/0/02/0259846e_P1040787.jpeg
clarity and the different in blacks especially is huge