Apple October '08 Macbook Refresh Hands-On

[Brian]

Apple October '08 Macbook Refresh Hands-On (http://www.thetechlounge.com/article/588/Apple-October-08-Macbook-Refresh-HandsOn/)

"Even if the tired-but-true formula has started to gather some moss, this may have been Apple's most exciting product release of this year. The aluminum case design that replaced the TiBook in 2003 had undergone some small changes, but its age was starting to show. Folks had been calling for the reincarnation of the 12-inch Powerbook since it was discontinued. It was time. I slogged through the Stevenote live-blogs, gazing doe-eyed at the pretty pictures, and decided I would take off for my local Apple Store the next day to get my mitts on the new hotness that are the Macbook and Macbook Pro. Too bad they didn't come in until Thursday. Calling ahead is always a good idea (thanks, Kurtis)."

[RRR]

Get the facts. Do a google search for MATTE GLOSSY POLL, and you'll see that most polls that between 45% to 54% want matte screens.

Now, Apple can do their research, and claim that anything below 49% means the majority want gloss. But this 44-54% agrees with what the local Apple store salesman told me: that it was roughly 50-50 for people who wanted matte vs glossy MacBook Pro's (of the former model that had the option).


These are the polls of people who want matte:

44%
45%
48%
68%
50%
54%
72%

_____________

POLLS:


What type of screen do you prefer on the MacBook (Glossy or Matte)
Glossy 32.31 % (10007)
Matte 44.04 % (13639)
Don't Know 23.65 % (7324)
Total votes: 30970

http://www.macpolls.com/?poll_id=527



What are your feelings on the glossy-only screen in the new MacBook Pro (and MacBook)?

Love it, already ordered one! 5.73%
Looks sharp, planning on buying 15.92%
Looks good, but no plans to purchase 16.97%
Need to see it in person before judging 14.75%
Dislike glossy screen, but will buy anyway 15.06%
Hate glossy screens, will not buy because of it 29.41%
Other? 2.15%

http://www.macosxhints.com/polls/index.php




View Poll Results: Gloss or Matte? [are you well?]
Gloss - I like to shine! 50.00%
Matte! - I'm all about the dull sheen... 48.39%
Yes, thanks... I'm well! 33.87%
No... I'm having a shocker!!... 9.68%

http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8489



View Poll Results: Glossy or Matte (Not Glossy) MacBook Pro Screen?
Glossy 24.14%
Matte 68.97%
Neutral (Doesn't Matter) 6.90%
You Can Choose? 0%

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=244206


View Poll Results: Glossy or Matte Display ? (new imac vs old imac)
Matte 50.00%
Glossy 50.00%




View Poll Results: What's your display like?


Poll Options:
My matte is great 54.10%
My matte is bad 3.28%
My glossy is great 39.34%
My glossy is bad 3.28%

http://forums.macnn.com/69/mac-notebooks/318569/glossy-vs-matte-poll/



View Poll Results: Glossy or Matte screen ?
Glossy 27.27%
Matte 72.73%

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/19/33640023-matte-or-glossy.html

[Kurtis]

Thanks for the input, RRR. Though you do seem to be coming across as though we were saying the glossy-only screens are a good thing, which isn't the case. I agree, matte is needed as an option.

[MacMatte]

There is a matte petition site http://macmatte.wordpress.com that, so far, has over 300+ submissions. It's a little different to a petition site, in that each person has an opportunity to state their case, in as much detail as they want, to persuade Apple for the need for matte screens.