[Web4lib] Privacy Film for LCD monitor

[Phillip Whitford]

We use privacy filters for LCDs and CRTs from 3M and Fellowes on some
staff computers. They work well for blocking the view from most angles
other than head on. As Richard Wiggins noted they do lower the overall
brightness of the screen and some users have complained about that. They
are somewhat fragile and a couple have been damaged by careless handling
or improper cleaning. Depending on the monitor model they will sometimes
cover the monitor's power and adjustment buttons.  Usually it is no big
deal to tilt the filter up a bit to get to the buttons but how they
attach to the monitor is important. Some use sticky pads or plastic
clamps or clips which make adjustments harder and moving the filter to
another monitor difficult. We like the kind with adjustable L shaped
rubber padded brackets best. Filters that fit both CRTs and LCDs are
available and can save you some money when you upgrade monitors.  Some
models are rated as being anti-radiation and/or anti-static and they
often cost a few bucks more. Personally I don't think those features are
worth the extra cost but some staff appreciate the anti-radiation
feature. In my opinion the filters are a bit pricey for what they are
but where we use them nothing else will really do the job.


Phillip B. Whitford
Manager Information Technology
Braswell Memorial Library
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of my organization.  

 

-----Original Message-----
From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of James M. Gilbert
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 1:57 PM
To: web4lib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Web4lib] Privacy Film for LCD monitor


Hi All,

In the near future we will be looking at transitioning to Flat-LCD
monitors (we currently have CRTs).

I've seen a number of products that advertise the ability to make a
screen "private" by preventing it from being viewed from angles other
than directly on.

While I see how the big clunky plastic "hoods" work; I am interested in
hearing about other's experiences with the films that advertise privacy.

Can patrons at adjacent machines see their neighbors? Which products
work? Which do not work? I've noted a wide array of films and prices.

Thank you,


James M. Gilbert
Systems Librarian
Whitehall Township Public Library

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