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Title: My already dim screen is still too bright!!
Post by: Parker on March 04, 2010, 06:40:00 PM
On my third-generation 15" MacBook Pro,
when I lower my screen brightness to the minimum display brightness, the screen is still way too bright to be comfortable for viewing in a completely dark room.
Is there any way that I can make the screen even dimmer than the minimum setting?
Title: My already dim screen is still too bright!!
Post by: FLASH1296 on March 04, 2010, 06:57:13 PM
All you need  is  "Blackout"

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Blackout is a unique screen-dimming and focus aide which helps you concentrate on your work - while saving your eyesight. Blackout provides instant screen dimming without affecting your hardware or gamma settings.
Blackout also provides unique 'Spotlight' and 'Soft Edges' modes: use the Spotlight mode to have a circle of light follow your cursor, or stay fixed on an important area of your screen. Use the Soft Edges mode to subtly dim the corners of your Mac's monitor, helping you stay concentrated on what counts

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Title: My already dim screen is still too bright!!
Post by: kimmer on March 04, 2010, 07:28:53 PM
I use Shades (and please note the disclaimer at the bottom regarding color accuracy).
Title: My already dim screen is still too bright!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 04, 2010, 07:48:11 PM
Thanks, Flash!

Parker, don't use your computers in a completely darkened room! You might trip over your dirty clothes!!! eek2.gif nono.gif tease.gif
Title: My already dim screen is still too bright!!
Post by: jcarter on March 04, 2010, 08:02:30 PM
Hey Parker,
Great question! This has bothered me for a while since I got my new Mac.
It really is a bit too bright, and I cant dim it down like I can the older ones.
My solution so far is just have the screensaver come on quickly. As all the color settings are perfect for my PS work.
I havent dared use the third party stuff as yet, as I dont want to mess up my photo work.
Let us know if you have success.
Thanks,
Jane

Title: My already dim screen is still too bright!!
Post by: Parker on March 05, 2010, 12:45:20 AM
Thanks, Flash!
I'm going to take Blackout for a spin and report back.

Jim, I posted this during Writing Composition class when the teacher shut off all of the lights so that we could watch some video clips using the projector...

My iBook screen at full brightness isn't near as bright as my MBP LED backlight at minimal brightness!!
Title: My already dim screen is still too bright!!
Post by: krissel on March 06, 2010, 12:33:43 AM
I was going to suggest wearing sunglasses.  cool.gif
Title: My already dim screen is still too bright!!
Post by: Parker on March 15, 2010, 11:34:28 PM
Alrighty so Cheap Zach ended up going with Shades instead of Blackout. I like Shades better not only because it's free but because it integrates with the Preference Pane and is not a standalone application. It is also very easy to enable/disable and use!
Title: My already dim screen is still too bright!!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 16, 2010, 11:55:31 AM
"Shades!" Ah, yes, 'shades.' Pretty good selection <here>, BTW. Not free, however. Thinking.gif

<These> would look good on just about anyone, anywhere...especially if you watch a lot of "flash" content! Of course, since you are running Leopard, <these> would certainly be appropriate...

You are most welcome, glad to be of help. salute.gif
Title: My already dim screen is still too bright!!
Post by: kimmer on March 16, 2010, 12:22:03 PM
Enjoy SHADES. I do, and the price definitely right. wink.gif