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emgoodman

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Mar 18, 2011
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When I do a handstand and slowly lift my right arm off the floor so that I am putting all weight on my left side and then roll my eyes to the two o'clock position I detect a white-yellow light seeping from the lower third on the iPad's left side. This is only noticeable between the hours of 2:16 AM and 4:42 AM on odd number days and if I had a carbohydrate heavy dinner three days before. This is particularly frustrating as it really ruins the look of my favorite website: www.onlyablackscreen.com.

Has anyone else noticed this and do you think I should return it?

I know, pics or it didn't happen. Thing is, its really hard to take a photo of my self and the iPad when in this position, I live alone and don't have any friends to take it for me.
 
Return it. And don't accept any replacement that does not allow you to do all of those things AT THE APPLE STORE without seeing light leak.
 
If you touch your nose while in said position, you might be able to take a picture of the defect.
 
Please post the exact minute your unit was manufactured, so we can all check for this problem with our iPads. :D
 
nikhsub1 said:
It's probably because it's getting too hot.
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That reminds me. I also forgot to mention that if I put the brightness up to 100% and cook it in the microwave - only on medium power mind you - not only does the iPad get really hot but I somehow end up with a Verizon post-pay plan. Damn you Target/BestBuy/Verizon (I went to so many stores can't actually remember where I bought it from).
 
emgoodman said:
That reminds me. I also forgot to mention that if I put the brightness up to 100% and cook it in the microwave - only on medium power mind you - not only does the iPad get really hot but I somehow end up with a Verizon post-pay plan. Damn you Target/BestBuy/Verizon (I went to so many stores can't actually remember where I bought it from).
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Apple's QC has really gone downhill since some non-specific point in the past!
Ok guys, let's get to the bottom of this. Everyone please post:

Serial number of iPad
Make/model of microwave used
Your inter-pupil distance
Your sexual orientation and that of the reseller
 
Apple has become a joke. If you cannot stare at a blank screen for hours on end, at a 10 degree angle, with 100% brightness, in a pitch-black room, then you might as well throw the device away.
 
emgoodman said:
When I do a handstand and slowly lift my right arm off the floor so that I am putting all weight on my left side and then roll my eyes to the two o'clock position I detect a white-yellow light seeping from the lower third on the iPad's left side. This is only noticeable between the hours of 2:16 AM and 4:42 AM on odd number days and if I had a carbohydrate heavy dinner three days before. This is particularly frustrating as it really ruins the look of my favorite website: www.onlyablackscreen.com.

Has anyone else noticed this and do you think I should return it?

I know, pics or it didn't happen. Thing is, its really hard to take a photo of my self and the iPad when in this position, I live alone and don't have any friends to take it for me.
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YES, EXACTLY! I have the same issue. Thank you for posting this because I've been trying to get people to listen to me. I'm a Cirque du Soleil performer, and this is my preferred method and time for using the iPad, so it's very disappointing to have this issue. Now, we can get momentum for a class action lawsuit. :D
 
well, i am unhappy with my new iPad. I was in bed and my iPad was on the night stand. I motioned my hand for it to come over. But it just sat there. I had to get up out of bed, walk over and pick it up - with my hands!!

What are we, animals?
 
Does it happen when you use your iPad without a case or just an Apple smart cover or an Apple smart cover with a skin on the back or an Apple smart cover with no skin but a TPU/Silicon back or a TPU/Silicon back compatible with the smart cover but with a skin underneath or a 3rd party smart cover with a screen protector but no skin on the back or folio case with a screen protector AND a skin on the back or a matte screen protector with a 3rd party smart cover from Amazon that you couldn't find enough good reviews about or just the hinge from the Apple smart cover but no actual cover?

Pics please.
 
klover said:
Apple's QC has really gone downhill since some non-specific point in the past!
Ok guys, let's get to the bottom of this. Everyone please post:

Serial number of iPad
Make/model of microwave used
Your inter-pupil distance
Your sexual orientation and that of the reseller
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You forgot Social Security number.
 
emgoodman said:
When I do a handstand and slowly lift my right arm off the floor so that I am putting all weight on my left side and then roll my eyes to the two o'clock position I detect a white-yellow light seeping from the lower third on the iPad's left side. This is only noticeable between the hours of 2:16 AM and 4:42 AM on odd number days and if I had a carbohydrate heavy dinner three days before. This is particularly frustrating as it really ruins the look of my favorite website: www.onlyablackscreen.com.

Has anyone else noticed this and do you think I should return it?

I know, pics or it didn't happen. Thing is, its really hard to take a photo of my self and the iPad when in this position, I live alone and don't have any friends to take it for me.
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YES!! I have the exact same thing, only with my iPad, it's when I lift my LEFT arm and put all my weight on my RIGHT side! I'm so glad that I'm not the only one experiencing a problem like this. I was going to start another thread, but hopefully Apple will have a fix for this issue soon.

I'm thinking of making a Genius Bar appt. & having the genius re-create this in the store so they can see exactly what I mean.
 
simmstar said:
Does it happen when you use your iPad without a case or just an Apple smart cover or an Apple smart cover with a skin on the back or an Apple smart cover with no skin but a TPU/Silicon back or a TPU/Silicon back compatible with the smart cover but with a skin underneath or a 3rd party smart cover with a screen protector but no skin on the back or folio case with a screen protector AND a skin on the back or a matte screen protector with a 3rd party smart cover from Amazon that you couldn't find enough good reviews about or just the hinge from the Apple smart cover but no actual cover?

Pics please.
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I'm using it with the Simon Game faux leather case I have been saving since 1983. Thing is I'm pissed as the sleep/wake function doesn't work. Thinking of returning it to Woolworth if only I can find the receipt.
 
your experience is totally normal and it's cause of the larger battery and extra weight of the device...
 
emgoodman said:
I'm using it with the Simon Game faux leather case I have been saving since 1983. Thing is I'm pissed as the sleep/wake function doesn't work. Thinking of returning it to Woolworth if only I can find the receipt.
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Ah, see, right there is your problem. You are using the Simon Game faux leather case from 1983. I am using the one from 1984, and the sleep/wake feature works just fine.
 
TexasChemE said:
Ah, see, right there is your problem. You are using the Simon Game faux leather case from 1983. I am using the one from 1984, and the sleep/wake feature works just fine.
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False. I also have the 1984 Simon Game faux leather case on my iPad, and am having issues with the sleep/wake function. Clearly you have no idea what you are talking about.
 
MultiFinder17 said:
False. I also have the 1984 Simon Game faux leather case on my iPad, and am having issues with the sleep/wake function. Clearly you have no idea what you are talking about.
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It must be a hit-miss thing, because mine clearly works. I would take a picture of it, but my Nikon F from 1959 is out of film.
 
MultiFinder17 said:
False. I also have the 1984 Simon Game faux leather case on my iPad, and am having issues with the sleep/wake function. Clearly you have no idea what you are talking about.
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But the good thing is that it fits over my used Mattel Football 2 screen protecter.
 
No one bought the Simon case from 1982? What is wrong with you people?

Seriously, the bright neon green looks amazing on the iPad and it had special pockets to hold your Monopoly money!

I've noticed my iPad smells funny, when I'm using it underwater in the hot tub...it also didn't bring me my coffee this morning...it must be male!
 
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