Glossy or matte display on a MacBook Pro for a graphic artist?

Glossy or matte display on a MacBook Pro for a graphic artist?
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answer:both are high res and while the glossy has the apparent perception of blacker blacks, most graphics pros go with matte. The glare from the highly reflective glossy surface is a big turn-off in most working environments; unless you plan on doing gaming or watching movies there’s no inherent advantage to going with the glossy. If your graphics work entales print then you’ll probably want to get a screen calibrator to optimize accuracy for printing proofs and your specific lighting conditions. Otherwise web graphics shouldn’t be a problem for either display choice.
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