3M Privacy Filter- 3M PF15.0 Laptop privacy screen (4:3)
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Customer Review: Doesn't work as advertised...
Summary: 3 Stars
I saw this at a small local computer store for dirt cheap so I decided to pick it up. The fit on my Toshiba laptop is perfect. Looking right at it, you can clearly tell that it is there as it has a dark tint and you can see the thin lines in it, but everything on screen is still readable and enjoyable, except for the annoying, non-removable "3M PF15.0" logo near the bottom right of the filter that blocks off some of the text in the taskbar. It probably won't hinder daily use, but just the fact that it's there is annoying.For the screen to actually appear black, one would have to stand at a rather extreme angle where the screen wouldn't even look all that clear to them in the first place. It will block somebody from reading any text, but for the most part they will still be able to tell what you are doing.
Also, once you get dust on the back side of the filter, forget about getting it all off. I can spray it with compressed air all day and wipe it with my microfiber dust clothe as much as I want, but there is still some dust on it.
In short, it does *NOT* make on-screen data visible only to the person directly in front of the monitor. I suggest that if you can, try one out first to see if it fits your needs. Maybe somebody at your local computer store will let you put one on a monitor and you can test out the angles to see if it is worth the price for you.
Customer Review: Buyers regret
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this item a few months ago. I wanted it b/c I travel quite a bit and didn't want everyone to see my work when I'm sitting in airports.
The ability to read the print with the filter is acceptble...not great, because it does darken the screen. There is an annoying glare with some types of lighting.
As far as providing privacy, it is essentially useless. When standing off to the side, I can still see what is being worked on without too much difficulty. The only way it really totally blocks the screen is if one is essentially horizontal to the screen, in which case it likely isn't viewable anyway.
In terms of durability, I would give this an 'F'. I have been unable to remove scratches and marks on the screen. I tried leaving it on the computer screen but found it got scratched too easily from the keyboard when my laptop is closed. So I switched to using a cardboard envelop. The issue of scratches continues to degrade the screen.
I contacted 3M about cleaning/removing scratches. I have not yet received a response.
Overall, it may make it harder for voyeurs to see the screen but certainly will not make it impossible for others to see the screen.
Customer Review: Don't Waste Your Money on This One
Summary: 1 Stars
Just bought 2 3M privacy filters online for my MacBook and 22" monitor. I assumed the 3M brand would guarantee a great product, but these filters are HUGE let down! I got the 15" mainly for privacy when I'm on a plane viewing company-sensitive data. But I tested the filter in the office for viewing angle, and unfortunately you can still clearly read the info on the laptop from either side-angle. All it really does is darken the screen a few shades. A total bummer! This product is totally worthless. I'd suggest visiting a local office supply store and comparing several privacy filters FIRST (like Sony, Fellowes, HP, Kantek, Kensington and Targus) - for viewing angle!!! - before buying one. BTW, if you know which one has the tightest viewing angle - please let me know.Customer Review: Not bad ...
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been using this filter on my laptop for a day now, and I'm generally pleased. It fits perfectly, it attaches very well, it cuts glare and it is generally unobtrusive. My minor nitpicks are that for a large laptop monitor the filter can be a bit of a hindrance. I find myself moving my head in order to get a better angle for looking at something on the edges of the screen. Also as far as privacy goes, if someone is sitting shoulder to shoulder with you he is still able to see what program is on the screen (MS Excel is easy to spot), but the data is obscured. It's not a "blank" screen to an onlooker until he is a bit farther away.
All in all it's a good item if you can pick it up on sale.
Customer Review: Good, Not Great
Summary: 4 Stars
It works, but doesn't block everything. If you're looking from the side, you can tell what is on the screen but you can't necessarily read the content. For example, you can tell if I have a Word document or iTunes open, but you can't read the text of the document or the song names. It works well for the most part.
The only other thing is that it dims your screen quite a bit. Even at full brightness, its hard to see what you're working on sometimes. I figure that if 3M wants to make the screen block more, then they would have to make it even dimmer than it is. So with that in mind, it's a good balance for a privacy filter.