Kensington Privacy filter - 2-way removable for Microsoft Surface Pro 2017

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AI-generated summary

If you’re dealing with open-plan offices, commuting, or you just don’t want shoulder-surfers reading what’s on your Surface Pro screen, this Kensington privacy filter is a sensible buy. The big win here is the “2-way removable” aspect: you can take it off without wrestling the screen every time you switch between private/public work. For a £23.39 ex-VAT item, that’s pretty good value—Kensington’s usually competent with fit and handling, and you’re not paying for a “premium” you won’t notice every day.

That said, it’s not magic. Privacy filters inevitably take a bit of brightness and can make the display feel less crisp, especially in poor lighting or if you’re already sensitive to reduced contrast. Also, if you regularly use your Surface at different angles (standing meetings, sharing your screen with someone next to you), you’ll likely find yourself removing/reapplying it more often than you expect. I’d recommend it for people who spend most of their time in genuinely public-facing situations—sales engineers, field techs, consultants—while I’d hold off if you work in a consistently private environment or hate any change to screen feel.