As a general rule, laptop displays are difficult to read outdoors, whether you’ve got a matte or glossy screen. But glossy displays are distinctly difficult to see in brightly sunlit conditions where they effectively turn into mirrors. Some hardware makers, like Pixel Qi, are trying to solve this by producing screens that are readable both indoors and outdoors. Glarewear is…

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One complaint I hear over and over from netbook users is that too many PC makers are adopting high gloss displays in lieu of matte screens. At first glance, these shiny, glossy displays can be quite attractive and offer vibrant color. But that’s when you use them indoors under exactly the right viewing angle. But if you take a netbook…

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