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TechRestore offering matte conversion for 15" MacBook Pro
If you're one of those people who would have gotten one of the slick new 15" MacBook Pros but just can't bear the thought of using a glossy LCD screen, then you need to know about TechRestore. The electronics repair service, known for its speedy repairs of Mac laptops, has introduced a new ...
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Got $200? Then buy a matte screen for your 15-inch MacBook Pro!
CrunchGear — ... the LCD altogether. The replacement LCD—see, it’s not merely a cheap matte overlay on the existing display—is said to be of the “same specs” as Apple’s display. So, prices. To get the matte screen on your MacBook Pro you’ll need to part with $199, plus shipping. There’s no plans to offer the matte option on the MacBook. There, now 15-inch MacBook Pro owners have no reason to be jealous of their 17-inch brethren. via Ars Technica

Get a Matte Book Pro for $199
Boing Boing Gadgets — ... with anything on hand can't be underestimated. Glass is great. Regardless, if you still want a matte MacBook Pro screen, Techrestore can hook you up. It's not just a cheap matter overlay: it's a replacement LCD said to be the "same specs" as Apple's. I don't actually think the price is that unreasonable: $199 for the replacement LCD, which seems cheap compared to some of the $500 MacBook paintjobs some companies sell. Matte Screen MacBook Pro [Techrestore via Ars via Crunch]

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