getting ready to buy a new mabook pro but just wandering from those out there with them already what sreen they like better the glossy or the anti-glare.

Hey There Graham,
I got my 17" high res macbook pro last week and most everyone I talked to beforehand said get the matte finish which I did. No complaints so far and it just seemed like the way to go to lessen reflections.

Mark

The glossy screen is a bad idea in my opinion. I have seen both and hate the glossy one. It reflects way too much, so finding a suitable position for the screen can be a challenge. That's probably why Apple hasn't offered glossy screens until now, and why they still have it as an option rather than a default.

thanks guy for the input and happy holidays

the glossy screen is gorgeous, and if you can control your environment then its by far superior choice, no contest ... but if you are editing on the road and/or are unable to control the edit environment then those reflections will suck the life out of you. for a road warrior edit setup I'd always recommend the matte finish