I don't really care what they call it as long as I can get it. About the only thing that does bother me about it is having to pay extra for it.

"Matte" is not a description traditionally used for screens. At least I don't remember anyone using it until the glossy screens appeared. I'd think that everyone who's in the market for the 17" MBP would know what it means.

"Anti-Glare" however is at least a couple of decades old when used to describe screens. Used mostly as a description of the finish or special coating applied to a screen to cut reflections/glare.

Matte is less techy than Anti-Glare in fact, being used in general artistic and decorating/home improvement circles.

The standard screens, being glossy, are definitely pro-glare. They're like mirrors in some instances.

Do the guys in the Engadget podcast come off sounding as dumb-ass as they do when they post to the site? Just wondering/saying.