TechRestore ships the 'MatteBook'
January 19th 2009
TechRestore has announced the availability of the MatteBook, a $199 (for shipping, see below) after-market LCD upgrade service for Apple's Aluminum unibody 15" MacBook Pro.
Here's some spin from the company on the particulars of cool new adjunct to Apple's popular portable product line:
In order to replace the super-shiny screen with a traditional matte (anti-glare) screen, we remove the glass screen cover (you know, that mirror-like glass you have been seeing your reflection in), then we remove the glossy LCD (LED backlight) screen. We then replace the glossy screen with a matte-finish screen that has the exact same specifications as the original; same resolution, same color depth, same LED backlight ... We install a custom black bezel around the edge of the screen that matches the finish of the MacBook Pro...
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Compare for yourself.
TechRestore offers the following shipping options:
-- Door-to-Door Overnight Pickup for $99
-- Local FedEx Drop-Off with Overnight Delivery for $49
-- Self-Ship with Return Overnight Delivery for $29
-- Self-Ship with Return Ground (3-5 Day M-F) Delivery: Free
For lots of folks Apple's glossy screens are more than fine. However, if you're just gotta have a matte screen, this is the service for you.
Editor's note: Kind of sad that Apple doesn't offer the option of a matte display. Nevertheless, for an after-market solution, TechRestore's product is surprisingly affordable...
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