Power Support Anti-Glare / Matte Film for MacBook Pro (unibody)

by Elijah Nicolas on Saturday, January 31, 2009

After deciding that I was “done” with the glossy screen on the new unibody Macbook Pro 15″, I decided to read up on some matte solutions. The company that has sold hundreds for their Anti-Glare / Matte Screen Protector on the iPhone 3G just so happen to produce one, in a bigger scale of course, that would fit the new notebook.  Power Support once again comes through with delivering exactly what you would expect; a normal looking LCD screen that is free from the bothers of florescent lighting and natural lighting from the window behind you.  Here are some pictures below.  

As of now though, I’m in a little bit of a bind because even tough I was able to remove all the air bubbles and dust spots, the top left corner posses a mis-alignment that just won’t let the air bubbles escape.  Since the rest of the viewable screen is near perfect, I’m really hesistant to start over and peel the whole thing off.  I’ll just have to settle I guess.  =)  rating: 8/10 the fact that it doesn’t come with scotch tape and that they only provide you with one $34.95 dollar screen protector just makes it almost a little TOO much!    

I also bought the Speck’s SeeThru Satin Soft-Touch on a Hard Shell Case For MacBook Pro 15″ (new, black keys) and I’ll have a write up soon.

*update* concerning the Speck SeeThru Satin Soft-Touch Hard Shell – I decided to return it because it added so much bulk that I couldn’t fit it inside of my Brenthaven Macbook Pro Case.  It also added a little too much weight to where the lid would almost slam shut when just tilted low enough.  I might be trying the InvisiShield a little later when finances permit.  Saving $50.00 on the case is definitely a must!

Tagged as: 15", anti, anti-glare, apple, glare, glossy, glossy screen, iphone, iphone 3g, lcd, macbook, macbook pro, matte, matte screen protector, power, powersupport, protector, screen, support, unibody

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  • Enrique

    Thanks for the review man. I’m thinking about getting that matte film for my MacBook.

  • http://www.elijahnicolas.com Elijah Nicolas

    I’m glad that you enjoyed the review. I’m still using the matte film and love it compared to std. glossy screens. I had a chance to see the matte 17″ screen and the advantage that we have is that we have the glass laid in which prevents the LCD touch fuzz to occur thus further protecting the screen.

    I definitely don’t think that it should cost that much though. I still have a corner that never completed contact but it’s within the black border so I never want to mess up the entire screen for how perfect the rest is.

    Maybe Power Support has a warranty so that I could just take this one off and replace it and re-apply the screen cover. *wish*

  • http://facebook.com/jacob.lock Jacob Lock

    I know you already have one thank you, but I feel the need to give you another one. Thanks for the review, I really was on the fence about whether or not to get the matte screen protector for my new unibody, but you helped put those questions to rest. Also, it’s nice to see a fellow Oklahoman spreading the good word about Apple. :-)

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