Glossy or Non-Glossy Display

[robiv8]

I mean a non glossy was the better solution.

[j.e.f.f]

@thedk I’m not sure that glossy vs non-glossy makes the biggest difference. In fact, I would expect the glossy display to introduce some ghosting due to the second reflective surface behind the mirror. My guess is that glossy displays tend to be on higher end machines and therefore tend to be brighter and more contrasty as a result to go along with the premium nature of the machine. But I’m sure you could find very high quality displays in a non-glossy finish as well. Brightness would be the biggest factor here, since the two-way glass steals some brightness in order to still offer a reflection.

I used to work with a professional Eizo monitor for graphic design work that was capable of getting extremely bright, but it also had a non-reflective surface to eliminate any glare. I would expect that monitor would have performed excellently behind a two-way mirror.

@thedk said in Glossy or Non-Glossy Display:

I can see the Display shining throw the glas.

I take this to mean that you can see the rectangle of the entire display through the glass? I have the same problem with mine in certain conditions, and I think you’ll find this to be a common issue as we try to keep the price down for this project. Common screens are backlit in such a way that the whole screen is a source of light, even when displaying black. I imagine an OLED display would not have this problem at all because it is not backlit in the same way as an LCD display, but the price of the display would likely be beyond what anyone is willing to pay to build their mirror.

You can also try using a mirror that offers less light transmittance, but this also has the tradeoff of the display looking dimmer as a result.

[thedk]

Thanks for your answer.
Yes, the brightness is the issue. As i could see the non-glossy Displays are brighter. Maybe with the glossy Displays i would have less ghosting, but then the mirror would be darker.
After everything i read, i decided to try an other glas, the Mirastar with just 3% transmission. So i wont change the Display now.
I will post photos when its here.

[bhepler]

Before you get too wrapped up in switching displays or glass, be sure to lower the brightness on your display and up the contrast. That should lower the amount of background illumination but make the content pop out a bit.

[thedk]

I allready did.
I have only 40x30 Mirror. So the glas isnt that expensive and the first display was a gift. Till now, the Mirror wasnt that expensive ^^

[lavolp3]

@thedk It’s also very important to have no light coming to the glass from behind. However your setup is, make sure that it is as dark as possible behind the glass.

[thedk]

Yes. I made a black Frame between the display and the frame of the mirror.
I’ll post a picture later.

[thedk]

Today the MIRASTAR glas came.
Had a look again at the Display. Its a glossy one. Always thought its a non glossy. Maybe i will change this.

Here ist the different between the glas:

MIRROPANE

Without light

MIRASTAR

Without light

[j.e.f.f]

@thedk said in Glossy or Non-Glossy Display:

Picture Upload doesnt work

This happens to me if the picture is too high in resolution. Try making it smaller maybe

[thedk]

Uploaded again. A lil bit big, but have a look.

[lavolp3]

@thedk So what’s your conclusion?
It’s difficult to really see the difference from the pictures.
And what types of Mirastar and Mirropane have you chosen and where have you bought them (I’m from germany as well)

[thedk]

Bought at Brigla-shop.de. Cheapest shop i found.
Both are 4mm glas. The Mirastar is way darker, looks like you cant see everything when i have the light on. But you can see everything and, very imporant for me, you cant see the Display anymore.

[lavolp3]

@thedk I have a Mirastar from Brigla as well. And they are indeed the cheapest. I found it a bit too dark and too brownish/yellowish. But the mirror is in a small room without natural lighting. That may be my problem.
Now trying out the Mirropane Chromespy 4mm in a better lit room.

[lavolp3]

@thedk said in Glossy or Non-Glossy Display:

The Mirastar is way darker, looks like you cant see everything when i have the light on. But you can see everything and, very imporant for me, you cant see the Display anymore.

In case you haven’t and for completeness: Keep in mind as well that the css colors are set to quite dark greys, so additionally to mirror transmission, monitor brightness, you can as well maipulate the brightness of the texts using css.
I have the feeling that lots of people don’t think abou that.

[thedk]

Thanks for tbe advice. Didnt know this till now.

[thedk]

To end this. I tried both, you dont really see any different.