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    Where to buy good two way mirrors ?

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      michelleoj
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      I used acrylic for my project and it seems to be fine. If you’re gentle with your mirror, you shouldn’t have to worry about scratches too much. I got my acrylic 2 way mirror from http://www.twowaymirrors.com

      They also sell glass and they have a “special” glass for the smart mirror project. They ship internationally too since they are a US based company.

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      • paviroP Offline
        paviro Admin
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        Wouldn’t the reflection you get by using their special glass be pretty close to none? I mean I am using a normal two-way-mirror and without a light attached the reflections aren’t that extrem and it’s supposed to be a mirror after all…

        We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?

        – The Doctor

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          michelleoj @paviro
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          @paviro It’s still a 2 way mirror but they’re talking about the material it’s made out of. Here’s an example of a smart mirror using their Vanity Vision Glass from their website:

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          • KirAsh4K Offline
            KirAsh4 Moderator
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            Looks like their “Vanity Glass” has a 70% reflection and 25% transmission. The Dielectric however has a 40 reflection and 60% transmission, designed for very bright rooms. They have a comparison of the different types of glass on their site: http://www.twowaymirrors.com/smart-mirror/

            A Life? Cool! Where can I download one of those from?

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            • paviroP Offline
              paviro Admin
              last edited by paviro

              I think mine has 70% reflection and 30% transmission. Okay I understand it now so their Dielectric would only make sense in bright environments.

              We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?

              – The Doctor

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              • KirAsh4K Offline
                KirAsh4 Moderator
                last edited by

                Aaaaand that “Vanity Glass”, at the size of the monitor I’m using (22x15), with polished edges, would cost $600 … I’m actually afraid to see what the full size that I plan to use would cost.

                Ok, I checked … $2k. I’ll get right on that. :)

                A Life? Cool! Where can I download one of those from?

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                  michelleoj @KirAsh4
                  last edited by

                  Haha hence why I went with the acrylic. It cost around $60.

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                  • paviroP Offline
                    paviro Admin
                    last edited by paviro

                    Waaaaaah :D My mirror is 21" (I think not sure right now to be honest) cost 70€ so about 80$ :)

                    We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?

                    – The Doctor

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                    • MichMichM Offline
                      MichMich Admin
                      last edited by

                      I paid €60,- for 24".

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                      • KirAsh4K Offline
                        KirAsh4 Moderator
                        last edited by

                        Yeah, the acrylic, at the monitor size (22x15), would be about $103 … But I’m putting it on a wall, a much larger piece … that’s gonna be 'spensive!

                        A Life? Cool! Where can I download one of those from?

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