We were always describing the different kinds of anti-glare filters
available in the market ... so we summarized what we found
and put it in this chart.   We hope you find it useful!

Comparison of various kinds of anti-glare filters
for computer monitors

Type

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nylon "Mesh"
($20 - $50)
(US dollars)
- inexpensive
- reduces reflection
- collects dust and dirt
- difficult to clean
- easy to tear/rip
- image is blurry/fuzzy,
    causing eye strain
- no effect on low level radiation
- not static grounded
Wire "Mesh"
(High Grade)
($169 - $199)
- reduces reflection
- static grounded
- anti-radiation feature
- image is blurry/fuzzy,
    causing eye strain
- collects dust and dirt
- difficult to clean
Polarizing
($99 - $129)
- enhances image
- moderate price
- retail packaging
- easily scratched
- reduces image brightness
    down to 30%
- no anti-radiation properties
- collects dust and dirt
- not grounded
Glass
($79 - $259)
- enhances image
- some are anti-static
- moderate to high price
- some have anti-radiation
    properties
- heavy, 5 to 7 pounds
- most are breakable
- dust collects behind filter
- many different sizes
- fingerprints easily,
    and hard to clean near edges
"XR" Style
Super Filters

($99 - $199)
- anti-glare coatings
- anti-reflection coatings
- anti-fingerprint coating
- bends, easy to mount
- easy to remove
- enhances image
- anti-radiation feature
- durable, scratch resistant
- eliminates dust build-up
- static grounded (option)
- absolutely no moire
- none
  (please tell us if you find any!)

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