I was interested in this monitor for the gloss screen and crystal clear images they can produce. Having read a review on CNET, the reviewer stated the 27xi has a heavy AG coating, why the hell have a gloss screen at all if you're gonna AG coat it? Anyone with this monitor can confirm this? cheers.
http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/hp-pavilion-27xi/4505-3174_7-35603096-2.html
The merits of antiglare (AG) screen coating are much debated these days. Some viewers prefer the coating not be applied at all, while others favor only a limited amount. And others are completely indifferent. AG coating doesn't adversely affect a monitor's quality, and its benefits or lack thereof are strictly a question of preference.
That said, there is a heavy AG coating on the HP 27xi's screen, reducing potential reflections while keeping very little of the contrast "pop" that glossy screens enjoy. A fully glossy display can increase the perceived contrast of a monitor screen -- which some people prefer -- but can also make it difficult to see what's on the screen in direct sunlight.
http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/hp-pavilion-27xi/4505-3174_7-35603096-2.html