14.0 Inch (Diagonally Measured) Privacy Screen for Widescreen Laptops (AP140W9B)

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Product Description

Keep Your Screen Confidential and Private
Many things in life are better when shared. Your laptop screen is not among them. This Akamai Office Products' laptop privacy filter keeps your confidential and private information just that -- private. This filter mounts to your laptop screen and utilizes privacy technology so only people in front of your computer (or directly behind you) can see your display. Nosy coworkers, competitors, and strangers will only see a black screen.
Only Fits 14.0 Inch Screens (Measured Diagonally, Corner to Corner Excluding Frame)
This particular size privacy filter fits widescreen laptop computers with 14.0 inch screens (measured diagonally from opposite corners). Actual filter dimensions are 12.20 inches wide x 6.85 inches high (310 x 174 mm). This filter is designed for screens with an aspect ratio of 16:9. If you are unfamiliar with your computer's aspect ratio -- as long as the horizontal and vertical measurements above match your screen's measurements, the screen will fit.
What Size is My Screen?
Search for your laptop's brand and model number online to find the screen size.
or
Measure the height and width of your screen. Do not include the frame in your measurement -- only the viewable area itself. This length is the privacy filter size you need.
Package Contents
1. 14.0" privacy filter (diagonal length)
2. Clear adhesive tabs to securely hold filter on screen (Installation Option 1)
3. Double-sided tape squares to adhere filter directly on screen (Installation Option 2)
4. Installation instructions

Rest Assured with Akamai Products' Lifetime Guarantee
If you are ever unsatisfied with the performance of your privacy screen, we'll refund your payment!

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Product Details

• Size: 14.0 Inches (Diagonal)
• Color: Black
• Brand: Akamai Office Products
• Model: AP140W9B
• Dimensions: 6.85" h x .3" w x 12.20" l,

Features

• ONLY fits 14.0 inch laptop screens -- compare your screen dimensions against the 2nd photo before purchasing
• Blocks visibility from side angles outside the 60 degree viewing angle, but NOT behind you
• Perfect for open office settings, universities, financial institutions, health care providers, and corporate travel
• 2 installation options -- slide screen on and off or mount permanently
• NOT compatible with touchscreens

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Not for touch screens
By Alli D.
Provides decent visual blocking, especially when the brightness of my monitor is turned down.

I have a Lenovo T450 with a touch screen and while the privacy screen is the right size I had a hard time attaching it. I wanted to attach in a way that would be removable as I'm very often working next to someone who needs to be able to see my screen. Unfortunately, the touch screen aspect of my laptop makes the monitor completely flat so there is no inset part of the screen where this privacy screen might normally fit. Because of this, I wasn't able to use the hard plastic tabs that come with it to create the sleeve-like effect that would have made the screen easily removable.

Instead, I'm forced to use the stickies provided which essentially amount to double-sided tape like you might use to attach a photo to a photo album. The tape does ok, but again, the lack of lip around my monitor makes it difficult to get this privacy screen perfectly lined up. Unfortunately, this particular privacy screen is EXACTLY the right size for the monitor on my laptop, down to the millimeter, so if it isn't perfectly lined up part of your screen is visible. I ended up using the harder plastic tabs (normally for other purposes) to create a bit of a border along the bottom of my monitor so I have a base to set the privacy screen on when I'm trying to get it lined up.

As for removing and replacing it so I can work with my co-workers.... the stickies do ok... Eventually, they get covered in dirt, but putting some water on them and rubbing the dirt off with my finger seems to restore their stickiness.

If I had to buy a new one I'd search for something more suited to touch screens.

Edit: After posting this review I was contacted by Evan, founder of Akamai Products, who issued me a complete refund for my purchase.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
This item is pretty expensive for what it is
By Marty B.
This item is pretty expensive for what it is. It works OK. When applied, the screen is noticeably darker, I expected that and can live with it. What I didn't expect was the moire pattern that it introduced to my screen. I am not sure I can live with that. I will use it and see. I also don't like the way that the film attaches to the screen. I expected it to attach the way cell phone screen protectors do, but it uses these clear adhesive pads that are to be placed on the corners. These pads are pretty annoying to look at all day. The other option is clear mounts for the film to slide into. I didn't try them. I cant imagine them being any better. If this thing were much MUCH cheaper I could look past these issues but its not. Its EXPENSIVE.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Okay but not perfect
By John
Okay but not great. If your sitting on a plane the person next to you will be able to see half if not most of your screen.
They need to be more that 45 degrees off axis to block it. Someone standing to the side of you 45 degrees or less off axis can see your screen. I prefer the glossy side out, seems to add clarity and help with privacy somewhat.
I brought it to work, sat it on my desk and had noticed that my screen is completely black to passers-by and that is what I was originally looking for. I moved the thumb cutout to the bottom right as it was annoying to see at the top of my screen.
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