Product Description

PF15.0 fits both standard Notebook computers and LCD desktop LCD monitors with a 15" diagonal viewing screen; actual filter dimensions are 8.98" high x 11.98" wide. This filter is designed for Non-widescreen laptop computers with screens that appear more square than rectangular and have a 4 x 3 aspect ratio. Notebook privacy filters keep confidential and private information private. Utilizes 3M(TM)'s microlouver privacy technology so only persons directly in front of the monitor can see the image on screen; passersby see only a dark screen.

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: 3M
• Model: PF15.0
• Platform: No Operating System
• Format: CD
• Original language: Spanish, French, English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .2" h x 8.98" w x 11.98" l, 44.00 pounds

Features

• Darkens on screen data when viewed from the side keeping your electronic information confidential making it excellent for use in high traffic areas.
• Provides 1.5 times more effective privacy than competitive models.
• Helps protect your fragile LCD screen from damage
• Choose glossy or matte finish; filter is reversible
• Proudly made in the USA

From the Manufacturer
Notebook/LCD privacy filters keeps confidential and private information private. Also fits a 15 inch LCD display. Utilizes 3M's patented microlouver technology so only persons directly in front of the monitor can see the image on screen, passersby see only a blank, dark screen. Unique attachment system, stays in place even when notebook computer is closed. Lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews

Doesn't work as advertised...
I saw this at a small local computer store for dirt cheap so I decided to pick it up. The fit on my Toshiba laptop is perfect. Looking right at it, you can clearly tell that it is there as it has a dark tint and you can see the thin lines in it, but everything on screen is still readable and enjoyable, except for the annoying, non-removable "3M PF15.0" logo near the bottom right of the filter that blocks off some of the text in the taskbar. It probably won't hinder daily use, but just the fact that it's there is annoying.
For the screen to actually appear black, one would have to stand at a rather extreme angle where the screen wouldn't even look all that clear to them in the first place. It will block somebody from reading any text, but for the most part they will still be able to tell what you are doing.
Also, once you get dust on the back side of the filter, forget about getting it all off. I can spray it with compressed air all day and wipe it with my microfiber dust clothe as much as I want, but there is still some dust on it.
In short, it does *NOT* make on-screen data visible only to the person directly in front of the monitor. I suggest that if you can, try one out first to see if it fits your needs. Maybe somebody at your local computer store will let you put one on a monitor and you can test out the angles to see if it is worth the price for you.

Works at a 45 degree angle or better
As stated in another review, this product doesn't limit the view to those directly in front of the screen. It does fully limit the view from a 45 degree angle or better and starts to dim the view at about 30 degrees. In other words, that cool commercial with the guy in the airplane freaking out about the passenger at the left and right of him seeing his screen is utter garbage. Someone directly next to you would have it more difficult but would just have to tilt his or her head to see what is on the screen. At 45 degrees the filter works great and that is enough to dissuade the guy at the desk next to yours or if you are angled a bit in your cubicle (which is why I bought it). The filter does slightly dim the back light on your screen but very little and the effect is negligible. I also noticed a lot less glare, not that I had really noticed before.

Pros:
1) Stops the majority of onlookers (although angling of laptop may be required for full effect)
2) Easy to use, remove, reuse
3) Glare reduced, no discernible loss of screen resolution.

Cons:
1) Does NOT limit the view to directly in front of the screen, must be at an angle of 45 degrees minimum for full effect
2) Seems expensive for a piece of plastic, but what do I know?

Bottom Line:
Buy it for increased protection from "lookie-loos"
Don't buy it if you 100% need the screen blocked from non-eyes-only personnel.

Good, Not Great
It works, but doesn't block everything. If you're looking from the side, you can tell what is on the screen but you can't necessarily read the content. For example, you can tell if I have a Word document or iTunes open, but you can't read the text of the document or the song names. It works well for the most part.

The only other thing is that it dims your screen quite a bit. Even at full brightness, its hard to see what you're working on sometimes. I figure that if 3M wants to make the screen block more, then they would have to make it even dimmer than it is. So with that in mind, it's a good balance for a privacy filter.