On 8/7/07, at 10:52 PM, Jeff Johnson jrj1120 at gmail.com said: >My guess is that the glossy screens are less expensive to manufacture >than the matte screens, hence the increasing prevalence of the shiny >displays. I guess one advantage is that since it's covered with glass, the screen may be more durable, easier to clean, etc. Apple claims making these iMacs out of aluminum and glass makes them easier to recycle. Tom Miller .................................................. "The only time we see the middle of the road is as we run from side to side." R.O.Clark ...................................................