> Matte screen - That was an issue. I am typing from the last matte screen 
  > MBP Apple made, I didn't like the gloss. I've seen the newer machines in 
  > person and while they do reflect more light they're much better than they
  > were years ago. The better contrast and color saturation would be worth it
  > to me when I replace my laptop.

I am still rockin' my 2009 matte screen 15"! The ipad air 2 screen (in stores) seems like the new reduced reflectivity coating helps quite a bit. I am hoping they bring that to the next rev of the laptop screens.