Review on 17-inch Standard Monitor Privacy Filter by 3M (Model PF170C4B) by Randy Brimmer

My workplace is like an aquarium. I often work with confidential student or applicant information on my computer. I always felt guilty when someone walked up to me and I would alt-tab to go to a harmless screen - I was concerned this indicated abuse of my computer, wasn't working :-) ! Dell 19" LCD Monitor. Things to look for when buying a privacy screen: PRICE: I took a catalog from an office supply chain that offers our institution a discount and checked the prices of the privacy screens. I then contacted our IT department spoken and experienced what they have to offer for my department. To say I was shocked by the stickers is an understatement! One source cost $100 more, our own IT department cost $30 more than that Screen I'm reviewing here and bought it from Revain STYLE: I've been reviewing various privacy screens in our 8 story building and decided no to the screen Bezels were held in place by small protrusions coming off the screen and attaching to the monitor frame.None of the bezelless models I spoke to I've reported problems with the screen falling out, and a number of users said it stayed in place with no protrusions (mine did too, I found out later). works very well. , very good. I've lost count of the number of people who have made me laugh as they stop and watch me stare at my screen while I read something intently and wonder what's so interesting about a monitor that is off! I usually laugh, go to a neutral website, and invite them to "see" what I see. The next question after "WOW", where did I get it? I'm glad I kept the original packaging as I just take it out and lend it to the person and usually hear later that they ordered it for their workstation(s). As another reviewer pointed out, unless someone is directly behind you or about 20 degrees from the center of your monitor, someone can't see what's on your screen. And yes, if someone is walking behind you, there's a moment in their walk where they can see your screen, but it doesn't last long and unless they stop to focus, they quickly lose their "I can see your screen's zone. .APPLIED FEATURES: There are two different "finishes" or looks for the screen. One side is glossy and the other is matte. After using it both ways, I decided that the Glossy was better for my eyes.The second nice feature is a small semi-circle with a thumb indent at the top of the screen that allows you to easily and quickly remove the screen from the monitor when you want to share your screen with others When I'm done I just put it back in place.It's easy because as I mentioned before the privacy screen miraculously stays in place without the need for the tabs provided.They just for us very small department. I have always trusted 3M products and this product has reinforced that trust.