- Virtual CIO
How to Choose Between Building and Buying Software
18 Jul, 2025







£790.19 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £658 ex-VAT, a Kensington 13.3" privacy screen bulk pack is only a good deal if you’ve got a very specific deployment problem to solve and you’re buying at scale. Privacy filters can be a lifesaver in open-plan offices, customer-facing roles, shared desks, or anywhere people are genuinely looking over shoulders—especially if you support large fleets of laptops and want the same “viewing-angle discipline” across devices. Kensington tends to be consistent and “doesn’t fight you” in day-to-day use, which matters more than the marketing.
That said, I wouldn’t recommend it for typical office installs where screens are already well-positioned or where users sit with proper spacing. Privacy filters usually reduce brightness and slightly degrade sharpness/contrast, and some people find the viewing experience less comfortable—so you’ll get pushback if your staff are picky or do design-heavy work. Also, at this price point, make sure you’re not paying a premium simply for brand/bulk packaging: confirm compatibility with the exact laptop models you’re rolling out to, and that you can standardise install/support. If you can do that, it’s a solid, predictable choice; if not, you may be better off with a cheaper alternative and selective rollout.

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