The Mark 2 doesn't need the IR filter, as we've switched to IR receivers with a filter built in.

One thing I can tell you for sure, though, is that an untinted display will be VERY hard to see in sunlight. Whilst experimenting with display tints we actually had to darken some of them to get satisfactory contrast. You can prove this for yourself if you remove the front panel.

The ITO coating also becomes rather reflective on a clear substrate.

Price isn't really an issue, although it would be a pain to have to reset the injection machine for an additional run of just a few clear screens.

Practical arguments aside, I also think it would look crap. If we're going to do an "i-empeg" I'd rather wait a while and do it properly as a future special edition!

Rob