3M PF170W1B

Overview

The 3M PF170W1B is a privacy filter designed specifically for laptops with a 17-inch widescreen display that follows a 16:10 aspect ratio. It uses advanced microlouver technology to limit the viewing angle to about 60 degrees, ensuring that sensitive information on your screen remains visible only to you. This filter is ideal for professionals and students who work in public or shared spaces and need to protect confidential data such as emails and financial documents.

The filter features a reversible design with one glossy side that maintains vibrant colors and sharp details, and a matte side that reduces glare and hides fingerprints. Installation is simple and flexible, with reusable slide-on tabs for easy removal and clear adhesive strips for a more permanent fit. Its slim profile allows you to close your laptop without removing the filter, making it convenient for mobile use.

Key features

• Microlouver technology narrows the viewing angle to block side views beyond 60 degrees, protecting your screen from prying eyes
• Reversible design offers a glossy side for vivid color and detail, and a matte side that reduces glare and conceals fingerprints
• Two installation options: reusable slide-on tabs for quick removal and clear adhesive strips for a secure, lasting fit
• Slim profile allows the laptop to close fully without removing the filter, ensuring privacy on the go
• Compatible with 17-inch widescreen laptops using a 16:10 aspect ratio, fitting a range of models precisely

Key specs

• Screen size compatibility: 17 inches
• Aspect ratio: 16:10 widescreen
• Viewing angle restriction: approximately 60 degrees
• Filter surfaces: glossy and matte (reversible)
• Attachment methods: reusable slide-on tabs and clear adhesive strips
• Profile thickness: slim enough to close laptop with filter attached

Installation and setup

Setting up the privacy filter is straightforward and adaptable to your needs. The reusable slide-on tabs allow you to quickly attach and remove the filter when you want to share your screen during meetings or collaboration. For a more permanent solution, clear adhesive strips provide a secure hold without damaging your laptop. The slim design means you don’t have to remove the filter to close your laptop, making it easy to carry your device with privacy protection intact.

Ideal uses and environments

This privacy filter is well suited for professionals who handle sensitive information in finance, healthcare, legal, or corporate environments where confidentiality is critical. It also fits the needs of commuters, business travelers, and students who work in public places such as cafes, airports, libraries, or open offices. By limiting side views, it helps maintain privacy without compromising screen clarity or usability.

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