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3M Gold Privacy Filter for Widescreen Laptop 12.5" (GPF12.5W9)

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  • Keeps your personal or confidential information safe from prying eyes
  • User sees clearly while people on either side see a vivid golden screen
  • Designed to fit widescreen laptops with a diagonally measured 12 1/2" viewing screen and a 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Actual filter dimensions are 10 15/16" wide x 6 1/8" high (277 mm x 156 mm)
  • Includes your choice of two easy-to-use attachment methods
  • Offers the highest level of clarity within 3M's line of privacy filters
  • Reversible, privacy filter can be used with either gold or black side facing the user
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Product Description

Size:12.5 inches  |  Color:Gold

Product Description

3M Gold Privacy Filters keep confidential information private when working in public places. User sees clearly while people on either side see a vivid golden screen.

From the Manufacturer

Ensure proper fit
To ensure proper fit, measure the viewable height and width of your laptop screen. (Do not include the screen frame in you measurement.) Then, choose the filter size that matches your exact measurements, or slightly smaller.
Element of surprise
Microlouver technology exclusive to 3M Privacy Filters and Films creates an invisible 60-degree "safe zone" where on-screen data is visible only to those directly in front of the monitor, without blurring or distorting.
New corporate dress code
Identity theft and corporate information losses cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars a year. (US Department of Justice) Work smart and look sharp with 3M GOLD Privacy Filters.
Utility with attitude
Microlouvers just one-fifth the width of a human hair simulate tiny Venetian blinds to shield out curious glances toward your screen while directing onscreen data to the user's viewing area.
Covering you from all angles
Fear no digital paparazzi. No matter where you are or what digital device you have in-hand or on-desk, 3M Privacy GOLD Films prevent others from crowding your personal space or perusing your digital life.
Heavy-Duty
Easy-on, easy-off attachment system makes 3M GOLD Privacy Filters the perfect fit for computers and people on the go.

You'll see privacy in a whole new light with 3M GOLD Privacy Filters. Engineered to deliver twice the level of effective privacy than standard blackout privacy filters, 3M GOLD Privacy Filters protect your laptop data while freeing you to express your personality in a bold new way. And a 14-percent increase in clarity means it blocks onlookers' view without diminishing yours. So you can enjoy peace of mind in close quarters or high traffic areas while showing off your style. Plus, easy-on, easy-off 3M GOLD Privacy Filters are the convenient way to create a fashionable barrier while protecting your fragile LCD screen. And because they don't rely on blurring or distorting images to guard your privacy, they go a long way in protecting your eyes. Simply size up your screen and scroll the model list. Then boldly take your digital life with you, wherever life takes you. Even better, all 3M GOLD Privacy Filters are backed by a one-year warranty.

Measure Twice. Order Once.

Even if you have a pretty good idea what screen size and aspect ratio your laptop boasts, it's best to pull out the ruler. By ordering the 3M GOLD Privacy Filter that is a perfect fit for your widescreen laptop, you'll save time and money spent running to the post office for returns and exchanges. See the measuring instructions diagram to determine your perfect fit.

The Element of Surprise.

3M GOLD Privacy Filters live for the spotlight, especially open, high-traffic environments or where ever on-screen data needs to be kept private. Whether it's staying compliant for work or keeping family photos to yourself, 3M Privacy Filters create a 60-degree No Spy Zone where on-screen data is visible only to those directly in front of your screen. Now you see it. Now they don't.

New Corporate Dress Code.

A 3M GOLD Privacy Filter is more than a power tie for your laptop. It's the fashion-forward way to meet legislative and compliance requirements, and safeguard the security, confidentiality and integrity of mission-critical information.

Utility with Attitude.

How do 3M Privacy Filters protect your on-screen information while making it privy to your eyes? Patented 3M Advanced Light Control Film (ALCF) technology contains closely spaced black microlouvers positioned to one-degree precision, with over a dozen louvers per millimeter evenly distributed across the screen. It's a mini Venetian blind with no strings attached.

Covering You from All Angles.

A laptop donning a 3M GOLD Privacy Filter offers a highly attractive and convenient gateway into your digital life. But what about your mobile handheld device or desktop monitor? While 3M GOLD Privacy Filters are currently available only for laptops and netbooks, rest assured that 3M offers standard framed and frameless privacy filters for your workstation screen and mobile privacy films for cell phones and PDAs, each designed to give you peace of mind from wherever you log in.

Heavy-Duty Bling.

Another reason why 3M GOLD Privacy Filters are worth every pretty penny: Today's fragile LCD screens are brighter and easier to view, but easier to scratch, scuff, smudge or damage, making it difficult to view your data. And repairs can be costly and time-consuming. 3M GOLD Privacy Filters are specially designed to protect your screen from ordinary use the moment you place it on your screen. Have a mobile device with a screen worth protecting? Check out 3M Mobile Privacy Films.


Product Details

Size: 12.5 inches | Color: Gold
  • Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 12.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.
  • International Shipping: This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S. Learn More
  • ASIN: B0057NGFBS
  • Item model number: GPF12.5W9
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,545 customer reviews)
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  • Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service. Click here to make a request to customer service.
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 2011

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326 of 343 people found the following review helpful By Bobby L. on January 5, 2006
Size: 14.1" WColor: Black
I've owned this product for about a month now and purchased it because I was frustrated with seatmates on airplanes looking at my notebook screen for the whole flight, trying to figure out what I was doing. This screen works wonders in deterring others from taking glances at my private information. In fact, most people think I'm crazy, typing away on a computer with a blank screen, or so they think.

There are some disadvantages with this screen though. Your seatmate directly next to you will be able to see through the filter to your screen partially, because they are within the viewing angle of the screen with the filter on. But move over any farther and the screen is not visible, nor is it visible across the aisle (if sitting in an aisle seat). About the only other place that it is visible is if someone is standing directly above you, one row back. Turning down the brightness of your screen also helps immensely in blocking people from viewing your screen through the filter at any angle.

(Please note, having this filter installed screens out about half of the light coming out of the screen. If you have poor eyesight with dim lighting and have trouble with computer screens, this product may not be for you.)

Additionally, the clear plastic tabs included with the filter adheres to the plastic border around the notebook LCD screen to keep the filter in place. It works, but blocks about a 1/8" of the screen at 6 points, especially noticeable around the bottom of the screen where the start bar is located.

You'll also notice a large "3M PF14.1W" printed in the top right hand corner of the filter. It's used to help in determining whether the filter is facing the right direction, but it's quite distracting at times.
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157 of 166 people found the following review helpful By Michael B. on May 13, 2007
Size: 15.4 inchesColor: Black Verified Purchase
I'm a consultant who travels weekly. Lots of time on flights makes a privacy filter important to me. Being something of a perfectionist and the fact that I look through it for hours each week, I ordered both the ViewGuard and the 3M filters to compare them. I kept the 3M and returned the ViewGuard. Why?

The image clarity of the 3M filter was significantly better (note that I work with small fonts, spreadsheets, etc. and wear glasses) Yes, ViewGuard, I removed the protective film before making the comparison! Two things bugged me about the ViewGuard: (1) its polarization cuts run diagonally (the 3M run vertically), which is distracting, and (2) the image through the ViewGuard is a tiny bit blurry/hazy compared to the 3M. 3M seems to have a more clear film that they use. A colleague of mine did the same side-by-side and agreed with me.

Both products do what they claim, and both fit my notebook well, although I also prefer the optional vertical mounting strips that come with the 3M product (both come with mounting 'dots', but 3M supplies an alternate mounting mechanism as well).

Let's face it: $50 for a piece of plastic seems expensive, but there's no alternative if you want to work on client (or your own financial) information on a plane. Thanks, 3M, for making a quality product. (And no, I don't work for 3M!)
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92 of 97 people found the following review helpful By Roger E. Ekstrom on March 12, 2010
Size: 17 inches WColor: Gold
I bought the Gold privacy screen for my new Mac Pro 15.5 Laptop. It works great! Fellow workers complain because they can't see my laptop screen unless they get directly behind me. It works especially well with window light hitting it. If fellow workers do stand directly behind me, I just spin around and they back off. I reordered the one for a 17" Mac Pro as it fits better than the one 3M recommends for the 15.5". The 3M recommended screen fits only over the viewing area and leaves about a 1" border to the edge of the screen and is held on with cheesy plastic tabs that glue on the screen. It looks bad and in two weeks the cheesy plastic mounting tabs fell off. You will have much difficulty cleaning the laptop screen with the cheesy plastic tabs glued in place. The Gold Screen for the 17" Mac Pro fits over the entire screen of the 15.5" Mac Pro and is right to the edge of the entire screen. It just leans up against the screen as it leans back. It is a glove fit and is well worth the difference. It lays down flat when I close the screen and travels well. Don't buy the Gray Screen Filter, the Gold is 500% better! The Gray was a costly mistake. Cheaper isn't always the answer. Also, I bought directly from 3M and paid way too much one the first round. (sales Tax, shipping, and a higher price) This time Amazon was my source. (3M(tm) GPF17.0W Widescreen Gold Notebook Privacy Filter) Roger
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful By Tom Moravee on August 20, 2006
Size: 17 inchesColor: Black Verified Purchase
I bought this with some hesitation after reading one negative review...but I'm glad I got it because it works great but keep in mind you have to have the shiney side facing the monitor for it to work properly
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful By Enigma on March 14, 2010
Size: 15.6 inchesColor: Gold
The 3M Gold Privacy Filter (PFG15.6W - you'll find it's GPF for "gold privacy film" and "HPF15.6W" is engraved on the film itself.) works as advertised. Clear, sturdy construction, helps with privacy, comes with enough mounting tabs and looks absolutely great.

If you are looking for a privacy filter for an HP Envy 15 with a 15.6" screen, this fits perfectly with very tight tolerances. Even if you aren't using for business or working on things that are highly confidential, with these large, vibrant, wide viewing angle screens even set at the lowest light setting, it is easy to see what you are doing from a distance let alone tight quarters like an airport/airplane, train, classrooms, or even home. You may want one of these so 20 other people can't see that you are reading a "Dear John" email while listening to Wayne Newton's greatest hits. Or, heck, so your kids can't see you are spending hours on myspace even though you forbid them to do the same.

I will mention that I'm not sure what the third-party seller here on Amazon is thinking by charging $73 + $4 shipping for it (as I write this and have watched for over a week). It's $58 if you buy directly from 3M.

Good:
- Great fit on 15.6" screen (HP Envy 15 is perfect)
- High quality - solid construction, stiff and doesn't seem prone to damage. I've only had mine a little while so don't know what a year worth of use will do to it, but after a month, no issues.
- Great look - really turns heads (which could be opposite of what you want in a privacy filter)
- Clear - just as claimed by 3M, it is much clearer than older-style privacy filters. When directly in front of it, I can hardly tell it's on, but with traditional privacy filters, it is very noticeable.
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