You're really only stuck with a glossy laptop display if you insist on buying one from Apple.
Some of the flashier models from the Apple wannabe manufacturers are starting to go glossy or have a glass overlay, especially if they have a touchscreen, but the vast majority of laptop displays are still matte.
E.g. All Thinkpads and Dell XPS models are available with matte displays
Glossy from Apple actually works and is mostly superior. I am using one now and there's very little that bothers me about in terms of reflection. There are other manufacturers making glossy laptop screens and they are mostly terrible.
Having used both, I can tolerate Apple's glass overlay, but I don't prefer it.
But credit where it's due... it is nice to be able to take a damp rag to it, vs. having a mild heart attack any time someone gets their fingers a little too close while pointing at something.
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You're really only stuck with a glossy laptop display if you insist on buying one from Apple.
Some of the flashier models from the Apple wannabe manufacturers are starting to go glossy or have a glass overlay, especially if they have a touchscreen, but the vast majority of laptop displays are still matte.
E.g. All Thinkpads and Dell XPS models are available with matte displays
Glossy from Apple actually works and is mostly superior. I am using one now and there's very little that bothers me about in terms of reflection. There are other manufacturers making glossy laptop screens and they are mostly terrible.
Having used both, I can tolerate Apple's glass overlay, but I don't prefer it.
But credit where it's due... it is nice to be able to take a damp rag to it, vs. having a mild heart attack any time someone gets their fingers a little too close while pointing at something.