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Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Wanker on April 26, 2004, 11:32:03 AM

The snow's finally gone from the yard, and the temps are up in the 50's and 60's, so it's time to get out of the house. Fortunately, I can work from home sometimes. And thanks to wi-fi, I can work outside on my laptop, enjoying the fresh air.

Can anyone recommend a good anti-glare filter that I can use on my laptop to help me see the screen easier in sunny conditions?

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: DiabloTX on April 26, 2004, 11:59:35 AM

Here ya go banana:

Click (http://www.officedepot.com/ddMain.do?level=FM&id=177804&location_info=SG_3_DV_20_CT_2014_FM_177804)

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: SOB on April 26, 2004, 12:05:48 PM

Youch, only $80?!  Here's a much cheaper, and uglier solution (http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=3202-2306&cat=MON).

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Eagler on April 26, 2004, 01:08:53 PM

or if its cool enough just throw a blanket over your head and the laptop, should keep the neighbors away too :)

Title: Re: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: slimm50 on April 26, 2004, 01:29:39 PM

Quote

Originally posted by banana
...Fortunately, I can work from home sometimes. And thanks to wi-fi, I can work outside on my laptop, enjoying the fresh air.
...

banana, I don't know you, and already I hate you.:D

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: vorticon on April 26, 2004, 02:21:41 PM

wouldent a cheap pair of "fishermans sunglasses"  do the job just as well?

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Torque on April 26, 2004, 02:22:27 PM

Yep it's called booze, and plenty of it.

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Wanker on April 26, 2004, 03:10:13 PM

Thanks Diablo, although I've looked at that filter before, but it seems to be more for the security inclined. I wonder how well it works to cut down on glare?

Wow, SOB, that's a great price. I may have to order one even if it doesn't fit perfectly.

Eagler- :) Already thought of that, but the mosquitoes will bite through the blanket anyway, so I'm going to go for some kind of filter.

Slimm- LOL! :D

Vorticon- Nope, already tried that. The solution has to be to eliminate the glare on the surface of the LCD panel.

Still hoping to hear from someone who uses one of these products for outdoor use. Anyone?

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Nilsen on April 26, 2004, 04:09:23 PM

I have the exact same problem banana, and i dont think there is a solution other than to buy a laptop that has another type of screen made for outdoor use. The techonlogy behind the LCD's are the problem im afraid.

Hope im wrong, but im quite sure

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Nilsen on April 28, 2004, 06:41:24 AM

"transflective" screen is what you are looking for. Some companies can refit your existing laptop with a transflective screen, but i bet it will cost you a bundle. Do a google for "transflective" adn "retrofit" and i think you will find some banana

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Wanker on April 28, 2004, 08:16:21 AM

Nilsen, you rock!

The first google I did on transflective screens came up with a link to one for the type of thinkpad I use. :)

Many thanks, sir!

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Shane on April 28, 2004, 08:22:32 AM

olive drab flat.  FS 34087.

;)

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Nilsen on April 28, 2004, 08:34:19 AM

you are welcome banana...

can you give me the link to the site you found? i have a thinkpad too :)

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Wanker on April 28, 2004, 09:39:16 AM

http://www.shophiq.com/cf-28pbjazem.html

Here's what we need, Nilsen. Too bad I don't have an extra $2700 laying around to purchase one! :p

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Nilsen on April 28, 2004, 10:18:15 AM

Those Toughbooks are great, I saw one in real life just befor christmas and they are awesome.

To bad im not rich.

I use my "old" 17" crt when im in the garden and that works but its not as practical as a regular laptop with a transreflective screen. Beats sitting indoors tho :)

Title: Anti-Glare Filter for Laptops?
Post by: Nilsen on April 30, 2004, 05:19:17 AM

One more solution banana..im getting one myself: Its from this company http://www.hoodmanusa.com/

(sorry for the big picture)

(http://www.computerworld.no/bildearkiv/378EC916-FD44-4142-8DBCFA04A11CA43B.jpg)