A way to de-gloss a laptop screen?

Error 404 · Dec 4, 2009, 06:11 AM

Ok, I'm finally replacing my old Dell Inspiron 4000 for christmas. My parents bought be a Dell Inspiron 15, nice specced laptop, but my only real issue with it is the glossy screen. I don't like glossy screens at all, especially since I'll be using it in bright rooms and outdoors.
Is there any possible way to either remove the glossy layer on the screen, or coat it in something that will give it a matte finish to reduce reflections?
I've googled this and some people have suggested sanding it with very fine sandpaper, I doubt I'd try that at all though.

Any help on this will be greatly appreciated!

Wile E · Dec 4, 2009, 06:17 AM

Try Vikuiti Privacy Filters by 3M. Supposedly they reduce the gloss by a good bit.

Error 404 · Dec 4, 2009, 06:55 AM

The Vikuiti anti glare film looks like exactly what I'm after, although I might have a bit of an issue finding it in Australia. Thanks for informing me of the existence of anti glare films!

Dec 4, 2009, 06:11 AM	#1
Error 404 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 1,330 (0.70/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 178 Times in 157 Posts System Specs	A way to de-gloss a laptop screen? Ok, I'm finally replacing my old Dell Inspiron 4000 for christmas. My parents bought be a Dell Inspiron 15, nice specced laptop, but my only real issue with it is the glossy screen. I don't like glossy screens at all, especially since I'll be using it in bright rooms and outdoors. Is there any possible way to either remove the glossy layer on the screen, or coat it in something that will give it a matte finish to reduce reflections? I've googled this and some people have suggested sanding it with very fine sandpaper, I doubt I'd try that at all though. Any help on this will be greatly appreciated! __________________ Third rig: PC Express Invader. C2D E6400 2.13GHz, 4GB DDR2-800, 320GB HDD, Intel 945, Asus 9600GT 512MB, 550W PSU, W7 HP 64-bit. Fourth Rig: Dell Optiplex 170L, P4 Prescott 2.8GHz, 512MB DDR266RAM, 80GB HDD, FX5200PCI 128MB, 250W PSU,XP Pro Fifth rig (Laptop): Dell Inspiron 4000, 14.1", PIII 850MHz, 384MB RAM, 9.3GB, XP Pro. Now with passive cooling! “I could make a better looking computer case with a bucket of Lincoln Logs.” -lemode

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Motherboard:	Asus P67P8-V3 \ Intel GM45
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Optical Drive:	LG SuperMulti w/ever \ DVD-RW Multi
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell Ultrasharp U2311h 23" (so sexy) \ 15.6" Dell LCD 1366x768
Case:	CoolerMaster Gladiator RC-600 \ Inspiron 15 chassis
Sound Card:	Onboard 5.1 \ Onboard Stereo
PSU:	Antec 850w with yellow racing stripes \ Dell power brick
Software:	Windows 7 HP 64 bit \ Windows 7 HP 64 bit (Dell OEM)

Dec 4, 2009, 06:17 AM	#2
Wile E Power User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western PA (Pittsburgh suburbs) Posts: 18,129 (7.39/day) Thanks: 450 Thanked 3,826 Times in 3,124 Posts System Specs	Try Vikuiti Privacy Filters by 3M. Supposedly they reduce the gloss by a good bit. __________________ Visit Ashentech “What the hell did you expect? Leave Vista under the pillow and the OS fairy would make it Win7?” -El Fiendo “And Bring Mailman back god damnit, he is the Eric Cartman of TPU” -MRCL

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Dec 4, 2009, 06:55 AM	#3
Error 404 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 1,330 (0.70/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 178 Times in 157 Posts System Specs	The Vikuiti anti glare film looks like exactly what I'm after, although I might have a bit of an issue finding it in Australia. Thanks for informing me of the existence of anti glare films! __________________ Third rig: PC Express Invader. C2D E6400 2.13GHz, 4GB DDR2-800, 320GB HDD, Intel 945, Asus 9600GT 512MB, 550W PSU, W7 HP 64-bit. Fourth Rig: Dell Optiplex 170L, P4 Prescott 2.8GHz, 512MB DDR266RAM, 80GB HDD, FX5200PCI 128MB, 250W PSU,XP Pro Fifth rig (Laptop): Dell Inspiron 4000, 14.1", PIII 850MHz, 384MB RAM, 9.3GB, XP Pro. Now with passive cooling! “I could make a better looking computer case with a bucket of Lincoln Logs.” -lemode

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