Go back to the store about 30 mins before closing time, sit down and say you wont leave untill this is sorted. Dont be rude to anyone, just be persistant.
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Go back to the store about 30 mins before closing time, sit down and say you wont leave untill this is sorted. Dont be rude to anyone, just be persistant.
Meaning Apple admitted to a non-existing problem and replaces affected computers just to please trolls?? Funny indeed...
Tom B.
Plenty of media outlets have picked up on this story. Here's a few. If you do a search, you'll find many many articles, blogs, forums/messageboards and reports on this issue. Even Apple's OWN message board is innundated with complaints of yellow screens. This is not one's imagination.
http://www.macworld.com/article/146754/2010/02/yellow_imac.html
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10444996-1.html
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscent..._customers_report_yellow_tinted_displays.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=af3Mr79hFZoA
http://www.businessweek.com/news/20...ing-yellow-tint-on-small-number-of-imacs.html
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/69255.html
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_addresses_yellow_imac_display_issue/
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Desktops-a...s-Facing-Issues-Beyond-Slow-Shipments-852806/
http://gizmodo.com/5478509/the-conclusion-to-the-faulty-imac-saga-the-beginning-of-the-fix
That is a great point.. Having the screen and computer together really restricts you from upgrading the monitor only at some point..
Did you just get the Mac Pro? Do you get the Apple Cinema Display? I would love that set up, but the price is over 3K for the whole set up... The advantage would be that the Mac Pro can get upgraded video cards and drives over time, right? (sorry, this is off topic a bit but I am intrigued by a Mac Pro solution over the iMac..)
Yep.. I have been monitoring that thread.. It hit around 166 pages of posts, and they had to break it and start a new thread as it was supposedly causing browser issues with all the pages (I think Apple just wanted to break the thread..)
There is obviously some kind of problem. We've all seen it and Apple has acknowledged it. For the guy above to say it's a few delusional posters is quite ignorant. He either works for Apple or doesn't read much Apple-related media. Almost everyone I know who has an iMac is aware of this issue and some ahve been seriously affected. Who wants to go through multiple returns and replacements on a new computer or even have it opened and repaired.
That's a rather snide remark to make for someone who has been called out in multiple threads for being nothing more than an anti-mac troll with an axe to grind and FUD to spread.
Except that I'm right and you're wrong. You can't dispute what I said, can you?
I suppose you have lots of hand examples of mass produced electronic devices with 0 deficiencies being released.
Pointing out that this problem is being exaggerated is not trolling. There are no shortage of websites who would jump all over a major production mistake by Apple, but there have been none.
There are going to be problems, as no manufacturing process is perfect and there are many opportunities for problems to occur, however, this problem exists mainly here, amongst anonymous posters. Why is that?
Nothing I said about Industrialspace is untrue, he's been called out in other threads for contributing nothing of value and basically just tries to spread FUD.
It really takes away from what this website has to offer. The better Apple does the more of this low level anti Apple bs appears.
Relax people, please don't start a war.
I love Apple, but its just that the aftercare sucks, well at least for my encounter.
and dear Xtremehkr, this problem has been faced by many who believe in the quality of Apple products so please be considerate, cuz by saying "This entire thread is basically FUD...." you're implying that we're lying. I'm doing graphics so this is important to me, and for all the others who spent their hard earn cash on it, try to understand why we're indignant. Peace.
Breathe~
I love Apple, but its just that the aftercare sucks, well at least for my encounter.
and dear Xtremehkr, this problem has been faced by many who believe in the quality of Apple products so please be considerate, cuz by saying "This entire thread is basically FUD...." you're implying that we're lying. I'm doing graphics so this is important to me, and for all the others who spent their hard earn cash on it, try to understand why we're indignant. Peace.
Breathe~
ha, im getting the exact same set up as you, mac pro and 2 x 2229h
Do you have a picture? how is it performing for you? what are the screens like?His remarks are spot on. The people who would call him a troll, are people like you: who choose to ignore perfectly valid arguments since they do not fit in with their fanatical approach to Apple.
I find it hard to believe that it is possible to be so into a cult, that one cannot even accept a mistake that even Apple themselves on numerous occasions have acknowledged.
You poor sod.
Replacement i5 has arrived. Screen is much better, but the yellow is still there, probably on a par with the first screen I had.
Not sure what to do now as Apple won't do a refund and I think this is as good as a screen will get, every replacement panel so far has been considerably worse.
I'm also convinced this machine is a refurb and there's a dead pixel in the middle of the panel, but maybe I'm just looking for things wrong now as I'm so down on the whole machine in general.
Not sure what to do now as Apple won't do a refund and I think this is as good as a screen will get, every replacement panel so far has been considerably worse.
I'm also convinced this machine is a refurb and there's a dead pixel in the middle of the panel, but maybe I'm just looking for things wrong now as I'm so down on the whole machine in general.
I sympathise with you - I was told today that my latest i7 (6 days old) would need a new drive to stop scratching the discs, which could take up to 3 weeks after ordering the part!
Even before this one arrived, I had a feeling of dread as I assumed the worst. But the strongest feeling I had as opened the box was "I hope this is good enough." I was pleasantly surprised by the screen (even if there was slight yellowing to the right side). So I don't agree that everyone's just being picky - for the first few days at least, I am usually much too lenient, just because I desperately want to avoid the hassle. All of my imacs have been returned because the faults have genuinely rendered them unfit for purpose. Oh well, I imagine number five will be on its way soon
Even before this one arrived, I had a feeling of dread as I assumed the worst. But the strongest feeling I had as opened the box was "I hope this is good enough." I was pleasantly surprised by the screen (even if there was slight yellowing to the right side). So I don't agree that everyone's just being picky - for the first few days at least, I am usually much too lenient, just because I desperately want to avoid the hassle. All of my imacs have been returned because the faults have genuinely rendered them unfit for purpose. Oh well, I imagine number five will be on its way soon
yellow free
Hi guys,
I've been following this thread for over three months now waiting for the problems with the imac screens to be resolved, anyway finally got to the point where i need one for work and couldn't wait any longer so i ordered a 27" imac last week. I've been dreading it ever since after seeing the yellow tinge in shops on other IMac's but my computer arrived today and so happy to announce that mine doesn't have a yellow tint.
Been testing the computer for several hours now and only issue i have is there is an annoying dust spec from the other side of the glass :S
Hi guys,
I've been following this thread for over three months now waiting for the problems with the imac screens to be resolved, anyway finally got to the point where i need one for work and couldn't wait any longer so i ordered a 27" imac last week. I've been dreading it ever since after seeing the yellow tinge in shops on other IMac's but my computer arrived today and so happy to announce that mine doesn't have a yellow tint.
Been testing the computer for several hours now and only issue i have is there is an annoying dust spec from the other side of the glass :S
Perfect! Some people were reporting receiving non-tinted iMacs before.
So, is all the yellow tinge thing just a sloppy quality control at Apple?
Tom B.
I wouldnt touch the Apple displays. Look at HP's 2229h. HD, 16:10, they rotate to portrait if you want them to. £150 each. And they come with DVI leads. And have USB2 hubs on the side. Yes just got the Mac Pro. I didnt want to wait for the new ones as i wont test Apples new products for them.
ha, im getting the exact same set up as you, mac pro and 2 x 2229h
Sorry i dont have a photo. Love the screens. No colour distortion, unless viewing from an odd angle. You'l need to calibrate them in system preferences>display>colour. If you've not done this before it really is easy. Tick the advanced box at the beginning.
Good to hear there are some positive results of there for people. I gave up after the last replacement, when I was offered the option to repair it.
It simply wasn't feasible for me to get to the nearest repair centre with a 20KG box and no car. I get the feeling though that the person I had dealt with was told to only offer the repair option as the few others post him were asking did I want a refund or replacement.
Hopefully the next rev will have the screen issues sorted.
It simply wasn't feasible for me to get to the nearest repair centre with a 20KG box and no car. I get the feeling though that the person I had dealt with was told to only offer the repair option as the few others post him were asking did I want a refund or replacement.
Hopefully the next rev will have the screen issues sorted.
They may have been 160 each i cant remember. Got them from Curys.
You will need a mini display port to DVI adapter from Apple. They will try probably try to sell you a dual link DVI lead saying nothing else will work, but the supplied lead with the 2229h works perfectly.