Gloss or Matte

When buying a new laptop or flat screen monitor it is worth considering two of the many options available to you. Do you go for a shiny screen which gives richer blacks and more vibrant colour or one which is 'matte'? Some claim the advantages of a 'matte' screen are glare free viewing. In my opinion this is the only advantage. Am really enjoying the images on this shiny coated flat screen. More importantly is getting your screen correctly calibrated so colours and shades appear as they should...