High-Resolution, Anti-Glare LCD for Gaming Laptop?

Kra Z Joe asks: "I've been having difficulty locating a laptop that has an anti-glare, WSXGA 15.4" or WUXGA 17" display AND a gaming-capable graphics system. As for anti-glare displays, I can find the standard WXGA 15.4" screens on laptops with graphics systems capable of running today's games, and I can find the higher resolution displays used with either an integrated Intel 'Extreme' graphics system, or some dedicated 'business' graphics systems. Unable to locate a major brand PC that meets my requirements — I've also attempted to find an add-on anti-glare product to use with those glossy-screened laptops. It seems that nobody makes a working product without also tacking on some type of 'privacy' guard, or some plastic frame that would prevent me from closing the laptop. Does anyone know a reputable laptop maker that would like my money, or where I can find a good anti-glare covering that works without limiting my ability to view from the side?"

Comments

Try HP

[Chazmyrr]

HP nx9420 17" 1440x900 or 1680x1050 glossy or matte, X1600, FX 1500M, or NVS 510M. Starting at $1229.

Mine is T2500, 2GB(667), 1680x1050 matte, X1600 w/ 256MB, 80GB 7200RPM, DL 8X DVD-R, 3945 a/b/g w/ bluetooth. It's great. Lighter than my old 15". Gets around 3.5 hours battery life playing movies or surfing. It handles Oblivion and HL2 at decent resolution with most of the eye candy on.

It's hard to find a decent laptop w/o a glossy screen. I looked for weeks before I decided on this model. I would have preferred a slightly better video card, but I couldn't pass up the deal I got on this one. I've been trying to find specs/pricing on the NVS 510M. It just showed up as an option and I can't find anything solid on it. My guess is that it's similar to a 7900GS. If so, I might swap out the X1600 one of these days.

Re:HP zv5000z

[Nasarius]

All a "gaming" laptop really needs is a good graphics card... which he could install himself.

I'll bite. Where can I buy a laptop video card (eg, a GeForce Go) by itself?

Re:What is it with the glossy screens anyway??

[mabinogi]

They also work a hell of a lot better outside. The older screens may not have suffered from reflections, but the newer ones don't wash out in strong light. My previous laptop with a matte screen was practically useless outside, whereas my current one with a glossy screen is fine.
I don't know if it's the glossyness that's responsible but if it is, then it's an acceptible trade-off for me.