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prabhu1234on Ask HN: Why are monitors matte and laptops glossy and not the other way around?

By adjusting the screen, the user is forced to sit in a constant position. This is bad for user's physical health.

Rather, I explained it differently based in user IQ/experience Vs choice of screen in comments...

prabhu1234on Ask HN: Why are monitors matte and laptops glossy and not the other way around?

It is simple. Glossy looks glorious compared to matte. Truth is - Generally speaking, matte is good for eyes. On average, those who buy Laptop vs those who by buy Desktop, we can see difference in IQ/Experience.

Poor IQ people go for glossy, Good IQ people go matte. So, manufactures are forced to release more and more glossy laptops. Certainly, Apple played a big role in pushing glossy. Please forgive, I don't want to insult people with Laptop. I too have one glossy Laptop and two matte Desktop. It is a cruel joke for me!.