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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Snail on March 18, 2011, 02:24:02 pm

Title: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: Snail on March 18, 2011, 02:24:02 pm

Yeah so I have this new laptop and I've been wondering for a while why I've been having trouble reading from it sometimes, and I now realise it's because it's really shiny and reflects everything. is there a way to fix this without scratching up the screen with sandpaper?

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: Fury on March 18, 2011, 02:58:09 pm

*shrugs* Congratulations for buying a laptop with glassy panel. Next time, make sure it has matte panel. I hate glassy panels. I don't know but there might be anti-reflection plastic sheets that cover the display to counter those reflections. Where to find these things, don't know.

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: Scourge of Ages on March 18, 2011, 03:08:04 pm

There certainly are anti-glare screen protectors available online. Try Amazon and e-Bay:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_0_17?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=laptop+anti+glare&x=0&y=0&sprefix=laptop+anti+glare
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=laptop+anti+glare&_sacat=See-All-Categories
You should be able to find one for yours if you know the exact dimensions of your screen and/or search by model number.

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: redsniper on March 18, 2011, 05:41:58 pm

Quote from: Snail on March 18, 2011, 02:24:02 pm

scratching up the screen with sandpaper

Don't be a sissy and just do this already. :p

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: rscaper1070 on March 18, 2011, 07:22:29 pm

Throw a blanket over your head. :)

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: BengalTiger on March 19, 2011, 12:21:27 pm

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-xDUX0H9ZEs/SIh0jHldeOI/AAAAAAAAAoE/c0ZknFiwKYU/s400/cover-head-and-laptop-together-new-privacy-policy-4.jpg)

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: watsisname on March 19, 2011, 03:05:41 pm

this is a good thread

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: Snail on March 19, 2011, 03:17:53 pm

Quote from: BengalTiger on March 19, 2011, 12:21:27 pm

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-xDUX0H9ZEs/SIh0jHldeOI/AAAAAAAAAoE/c0ZknFiwKYU/s400/cover-head-and-laptop-together-new-privacy-policy-4.jpg)

Is that a normal towel? If not, can I buy these on amazon or ebay?

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: Flaser on March 24, 2011, 03:14:35 pm

Quote from: Snail on March 19, 2011, 03:17:53 pm

Quote from: BengalTiger on March 19, 2011, 12:21:27 pm

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-xDUX0H9ZEs/SIh0jHldeOI/AAAAAAAAAoE/c0ZknFiwKYU/s400/cover-head-and-laptop-together-new-privacy-policy-4.jpg)

Is that a normal towel? If not, can I buy these on amazon or ebay?

That's a sweater.

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: General Battuta on March 24, 2011, 03:19:41 pm

I feel like a Snuggie could do this job

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: watsisname on March 24, 2011, 08:41:05 pm

You should experiment with various blanketing items and make a plot of item cost vs. optical absorptivity.  Maybe make a third axis for comfort.  Snuggies would do great there. :3

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: Wobble73 on March 25, 2011, 09:48:24 am

Use some of you mother's hosiery (i.e. put a pair of tights/stockings over the screen)

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: StarSlayer on March 25, 2011, 10:27:55 am

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JoJR2xupicw/TKGuH_eltfI/AAAAAAAAAJo/FkYwEOiPwAE/s320/dullcoat.jpg)

Title: Re: How can I make my laptop screen less reflective?
Post by: Snail on March 25, 2011, 02:05:54 pm

Thanks for the help guys I can't wait to try all of these out