Up till a few weeks ago, I would never consider getting non-Apple hardware, however, I value my eyesight more than Apple computers.

Since Apple shunted the people who need matte-screens by removing that option on the MacBook Pro and iMac, I need alternatives.

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%

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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

http://news.worldofapple.com/archives/2008/11/04/misinformation-on-the-apple-v-psystar-case/

The Apple blogosphere needs to step back and ask, “Am I informed enough about the issues to write about it accurately.” I don’t write about programming. Why? I know bumpkus about programming. The whole Psystar thing has been fumbled by nearly all the best blogs since the beginning, and it doesn’t need to be that way.

1. I believe in supporting innovators not leeches. I don’t shop at Wal-Mart. I support my local mom and pops, and hand-made craftsmen.

2. If that company was Psystar, I don’t buy from punks. Their behaviour has earned my complete loathing. I would use Windows before I would ever give a red cent to them. Their trash-talking uncoathness is what has caused me to be so interested in this case in the first place and why I resolve to fight them with the pen at every opportunity.

For a more detailed reason on why I wouldn’t tease the idea, see here:

http://www.idrankthekoolaid.com/?p=1206

The fact is, for me, Macs are not more expensive. Plus I believe in supporting those who create what I want. Let’s live in this pretend world where people flock to support leeches. How many new shiny toys do you think Apple will produce? That is called cutting off your nose to spite your face, or more colourfully, sawing off the branch upon which you sit. I am not that short-sighted.

That is however a different argument than I had with this piece. I concentrated on the legal issues and the queerness of wishing for an unjust result. I defend anyone’s right for a just result in a court of law. I answered your question because you asked, but that really isn’t my interest in this article.

Further you just said, “Just because you feel that it is morally wrong to use your imagination and wonder how a Psystar victory could effect millions of users both positively and negatively does not mean that I or anyone else does not have that right.”

That is a slur Dave, please quote me in full where I ever said any such thing. In fact let me quote myself to prove I said the opposite:

Yes Apple tells you what you want. And that is their right. It is our right to complain about it.

Notice that? It is fully right and proper and entertaining to complain about it. It is not at all right to wish for an unjust outcome. You can’t have it both ways Dave. Pick your poison.

Perhaps you are referring to this statement:

It is NOT our right to wish that the law COMPEL them to do something with their own invention. That isn’t capitalism, that is socialism, and last time I checked, California was still in a capitalist country, though that might change soon.

Though I said nothing about “morally wrong” there. But it is morally wrong to believe that someone has a right but wish, secretly or otherwise, that they lose that right. Either you believe they shouldn’t have that right, and thus should lose it. Or they have that right, and no matter how much we personally might think it sucks, they are entitled to that right.

There really isn’t a third option here which is why I was particularly vocal about some secret wish for injustice.

The purpose of this article was to voice an asserted opinion on a heavily debated topic and note possible ramifications of a hypothetical outcome. At no point did I mention that I feel that Apple is not entitled to everything that they have created and can do with it what they see fit. While I certainly do not discredit your knowledge of not only this case but the legal system as a whole, I think that you are missing the essence of what this was bringing to light. The article was obviously not attempting to touch upon the legalities of the case or provide an argument that Psystar or any one else for that matter has the right to use something that isn’t theirs. This is a hypothetical situation, that was written to explore the possibilities of what may result, as I even note that I do not feel that Psystar will be victorious in the end. Just because you feel that it is morally wrong to use your imagination and wonder how a Psystar victory could effect millions of users both positively and negatively does not mean that I or anyone else does not have that right.

Out of all companies, Psystar would be a blight on the tech world if they won. The way they have conducted themselves is completely without class IMHO.

Why do you think you are entitled to have OS X at a price you can afford? This isn’t a life necessity we are talking about like food and water. You aren’t entitled to. That is life. Life sucks sometimes. And the minute the law starts getting involved, then great products like OS X are not developed, because being the evil people they are (sarcasm), Apple is doing this to make money.

If you are truly talented, get a loan like most entrepreneurs do. In time, you can pay off your Mac purchase. I bought my Mac Pro on credit. You can too. It is your choice. Otherwise, use a PC. While I am a complete Mac fangirl, it is possible to do great video on a PC. Adobe Premiere and similar programs are fantastic. In fact, Premiere is the only reason (or close to the only reason) that I have parallels on my Mac. I so far don’t like Final Cut, likely just because I don’t want to learn a new program.

BTW, my PC that I used for video cost barely less than my Mac Pro. Look at the refurb store, you realize that you can get deep discounts there right? I bought my Mac Pro for about 35% off.