LCD iMacs and Dead Pixels
Just wondering if anyone who's gonna be getting a new iMac in the mail soon could post info about whether the LCDs have any dead pixels. I think it will be interesting to see how this issue is handled by Apple given the consumer oriented nature of the iMac. Dead pixels are a way of life in the LCD world (my dual-USB iBook has a niffty always on blue pixel), but many consumers may see them as a defect. What do y'all think?
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[ 01-30-2002: Message edited by: Macintosh ]</p>
<strong>Does that work? I have a stuck blue one also on my Dual usb iBook.</strong><hr></blockquote>
yes, i had a 'stuck red' on my TiBook. It's perfect now, well, it's not a dual G4, so i can't say 'perfect'...
I have called Apple numerous times, but they have been really unhelpful and refused to do anything at all...even examine the macine! they claimed both LCDs were within aceptable limits (a good call without seeing them)! Obviously their standards are somewhat lower than mine.
If 'Joe Public' spends £1800 on a computer and finds dead pixels, the 'acceptable paramaters' argument is not going to go down too well...and could spark alot of bad publicity...Apple needs to sort out thier policy...
Marc
Since then I've had a PowerBook G3 333 (Lombard), PowerBook G3 400 (Pismo), and now a PowerBook G3 500: none of which have had a single dead pixel (although the 400 developed a stuck pixel which was massaged away).
I'm now awaiting delivery of an iBook 600 and I'll let you know if my luck's run out.
They were there when it shipped six months ago and the number has not changed since then.
I'm guessing that for many of the iMac buyers, this will be their first LCD display purchase, and probably have no idea of this policy.
They'll see 3 dead pixels, assume the display is faulty, and call Apple for a replacement. They'll be FLOORED when Apple says "I'm sorry sir, 7 dead pixels is still below our tolerance level."
The last dozen LCDs I've seen have all been perfect - let's hope the quality of the iMac LCD has the same consistency.
<strong>On my iBook there's no dead pixels. Same goes for my 15" NEC LCD. Should be interesting to see the reactions of iMac newbies when they see a dead pixel.</strong><hr></blockquote>
As i said, if I do get a dead pixel I will multiply its that number by four. I will then call Apple support (I have 3 year applecare) and tell them that I have 4 dead pixels. If they say 4 isnt enough to require a new monitor then I will call back later and say that more have developed.
I dont care if it is untruthful, I want a perfect computer.
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As i said, if I do get a dead pixel I will multiply its that number by four. I will then call Apple support (I have 3 year applecare) and tell them that I have 4 dead pixels. If they say 4 isnt enough to require a new monitor then I will call back later and say that more have developed.
I dont care if it is untruthful, I want a perfect computer.</strong><hr></blockquote>
1.) they will ask you to send it in for repair (apple will not under almost any circumstance just replace your computer) and then see you are lieing or have tampered with it to make it true
2.) it's a risk of LCDs. grow up. If you wanted completely perfect displays everytime you would be paying a lot more than 1799 for an iMac
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As i said, if I do get a dead pixel I will multiply its that number by four. I will then call Apple support (I have 3 year applecare) and tell them that I have 4 dead pixels. If they say 4 isnt enough to require a new monitor then I will call back later and say that more have developed.
I dont care if it is untruthful, I want a perfect computer.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Don't be ridiculous. LCDs sometimes have dead pixels. Shit happens. Don't be a baby about it. Just accept it.
[ 01-30-2002: Message edited by: EmAn ]</p>
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Don't be ridiculous. LCDs sometimes have dead pixels. Shit happens. Don't be a baby about it. Just accept it.
[ 01-30-2002: Message edited by: EmAn ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
Actually I dont have to accept it. If I cry enough they will give me a new display. It probably wont be an issue though.
My dads powerbook G4 doesnt have any problems. My brother applecello has no dead pixels on his iBook or 17 ASD.
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Actually I dont have to accept it. If I cry enough they will give me a new display. It probably wont be an issue though.
My dads powerbook G4 doesnt have any problems. My brother applecello has no dead pixels on his iBook or 17 ASD.</strong><hr></blockquote>
no they won't. and you're right chances are you want have a problem
what a spoiled brat
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