Ya por curiosidad he buscado las bases.
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Matte screens don't get glare or reflections on them; however, the same rough surface (polarizer) that reduces the intensity of reflected light results in less contrast and brightness since the light from the
LCD screen passes through it. Matte screens diffuse light instead of reflecting it so they might be easier to read outdoors, if the backlight provides enough brightness. You don't have to worry as much about reflections as with a glossy screen.
Glossy screens have vibrant colors and the highest contrast and brightness because they have a smooth, high-gloss surface. As a result, it is often the choice for movies or gaming. However, strong lighting causes glare on these screens which is very annoying and may tire your eyes if you have to stare at it all the time. You can also see reflections on the screen. Some graphics designers may also find the colors inaccurate. Glossy will work great for you if the lighting in your room doesn't create any glare on the screen."
http://www.squidoo.com/matte-vs-glossy-screens
"In controlled environments, such as
darkened rooms, or rooms where all light sources are diffused glossy displays create more saturated colors, deeper blacks, brighter whites, and are sharper than
matte displays. This is why supporters of glossy screens consider these types of displays more appropriate for viewing
photographs and watching
films.
[1] Also, in extremely bright conditions where no direct light is facing the screen, such as outdoors, glossy displays can become more readable than matte displays because they don't disperse the light around the screen (which would render a matte screen washed out)."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossy_display
Muchas otras páginas dicen cosas similares. En pocas palabras, salvo en condiciones de luz determinadas (no necesariamente luz suave) las pantallas brillantes dicen que dan mejores resultados en cuanto a saturación de color, brillo y contraste.
En condiciones de luz brillante cuando esa luz no incide directamente en la pantalla, también porque no dispersan tanto la luz como la mate.
Ahora no matéis al mensajero al que le gustan las mate.