1 dead pixel..new 27" Late 2012 iMac

[fotomatt1]

So I've had my iMac for about 4 days, and was doing some retouching in photoshop last night, and on an image with a mostly white background, I noticed that there is 1 dead pixel right in the middle of the display. What should I do? Return it? Keep it since it's not particularly noticeable other than on a pure white background? I'm torn, but it was an expensive machine approaching $3,000.

 

[mlamb64150]

So I've had my iMac for about 4 days, and was doing some retouching in photoshop last night, and on an image with a mostly white background, I noticed that there is 1 dead pixel right in the middle of the display. What should I do? Return it? Keep it since it's not particularly noticeable other than on a pure white background? I'm torn, but it was an expensive machine approaching $3,000.

If it was any other 2-bob monitor I'd endure it, but this is a premium product. RETURN

 

[itsamacthing]

late 27 incher here, i tested for dead pixels and nearly broke my eyes trying to find some. I think there might be a bad pixel on the bottle left side .. but so hard to tell. If it's gonna make you bonkers, send it back..if you can forget it, then keep it

 

[turtlez]

So I've had my iMac for about 4 days, and was doing some retouching in photoshop last night, and on an image with a mostly white background, I noticed that there is 1 dead pixel right in the middle of the display. What should I do? Return it? Keep it since it's not particularly noticeable other than on a pure white background? I'm torn, but it was an expensive machine approaching $3,000.

right in the middle for $3000, return it

 

[Chippy99]

Agreed. Off to the side - perhaps put up with it.

In the middle? No chance. Return it for sure.

 

[Dweez]

If it were me I'd return it. For $3k it should be flawless.

 

[widow maker]

return it I wouldnt put up with a single dead pixel my 27inch was flawless

 

[Leiser]

Also thought i had a dead pixel in the middle of the screen. There was a black dot 1 pixel in size but it was barely visible when i looked at it from the side.

I made a macro shot and saw that it was dirt on the outside glass that could be removed. Bad QC Apple.

First check if it is really a dead pixel and do not hesitate to return it if it is one. A dead pixel in the center is a no go for such a device.

 

[fotomatt1]

Also thought i had a dead pixel in the middle of the screen. There was a black dot 1 pixel in size but it was barely visible when i looked at it from the side.

I made a macro shot and saw that it was dirt on the outside glass that could be removed. Bad QC Apple.

First check if it is really a dead pixel and do not hesitate to return it if it is one. A dead pixel in the center is a no go for such a device.

So how did you remove the piece of dirt?

 

[Leiser]

I carefully removed it with my fingernail.
If you go over it with your fingernail you should feel whether there is something on top of the glass.