Another yellow/pink/green screen story

[Gav2k]

Has anyone actually tried a burn in on the screen?? My iPad two had an uneven screen on launch day last year with no units to swap out I downloaded a full screen sized shot of black, white, red, blue and green and left my iPad running a sideshow full brightness for 48 hours. Obviously plugged into the mains. After I had no yellow tint issue and the screen was a lot more uniform. I must note that I didn't have a backlight bleed issue.

I know it's a long shot but worth a try??

 

[Carouser]

Perhaps not empirically, however, one by mail from Apple and two from the local Apple store seems to suggest that they didn't all come from one bad batch. Nor were they all the same production week. Maybe I should have just continued to exchange more to have a larger sample. The Apple genius suggested that any further exchanges could look worse. But yeah there isn't a problem. Just a few bad apples that I was unlucky to get. Sigh.

I don't care either way but you know you can get sympathetic recognition for your 'bad' iPads without having to make some general claim about Apple QC or 'all iPads' being bad, right?

 

[The Special One]

I don't care either way but you know you can get sympathetic recognition for your 'bad' iPads without having to make some general claim about Apple QC or 'all iPads' being bad, right?

Never said "all iPads are bad". In fact we own two that are great along with other great Apple devices. Did say that the QC on this product appears poor based upon what is being posted here, my own experience, and what I was told by an Apple employee that another exchange could look worse. Not looking for any sympathetic reaction. Just sharing my experience in response to the multiple threads on this apparently continuing problem.

 

[spcdust]

Just sharing my experience in response to the multiple threads on this apparently continuing problem.

Which is fine, but sweeping militant statements that have been made by some posters about this iPad are just not helping the case. Posters demanding others upload dodgy photos of their apparently good screens so that it can be pointed out to them that it is a bad screen are just laughable. Also, the copious threads regarding this issue are generally populated by the same posters.

 

[Carouser]

Never said "all iPads are bad".

Even if you never said it verbatim, your comments below suggest otherwise, especially when you make universal statements about 'this device' or 'this product' being bad, but fair enough.

the guy said that . . . none of them are perfect and my chances of getting one that was worse were good

The bottom line is that this device just has screen kinks

It will be an awesome product when they get this fixed.

the problem is real with the screen on this device.

 

[thelookingglass]

Has anyone actually tried a burn in on the screen?? My iPad two had an uneven screen on launch day last year with no units to swap out I downloaded a full screen sized shot of black, white, red, blue and green and left my iPad running a sideshow full brightness for 48 hours. Obviously plugged into the mains. After I had no yellow tint issue and the screen was a lot more uniform. I must note that I didn't have a backlight bleed issue.

I know it's a long shot but worth a try??

Yes. Didn't do it for 48 consecutive hours but close. Didn't help at all.

 

[Dlanod]

I gave up after 6 and have gone Samsung. Perfect out of the box first time. Very happy.

 

[mcdj]

How about compared to some dude on the internet who provides data from customer satisfaction surveys about the new iPad, and lists sales figures, and stories from people who got multiple good iPads in a row?

I have no doubt that the vast majority of people think their iPads look perfect. That does not mean they don't in fact have defects that are obvious to some. I would be less inclined to think this way if I hadn't seen nearly 50 ipads in person with glitchy screens, far outweighing the tiny handful I've seen with good screens.

 

[The Special One]

Even if you never said it verbatim, your comments below suggest otherwise, especially when you make universal statements about 'this device' or 'this product' being bad, but fair enough.

They suggest that there is a QC problem with the screen of this device which I believe to be the case. I suspect there are actually significantly more good screens that bad ones out there. However, my experience and what I read here and other places, suggest that the bad ones are more than isolated occurrences. Hence, the lottery whether you get a good screen which has not been my experience with any other Apple product.

 

[EarlZ]

You guys should wait for the new IGZO screens from sharp if you want to avoid the screen lottery.

 

[radio893fm]

How about compared to some dude on the internet who provides data from customer satisfaction surveys about the new iPad, and lists sales figures, and stories from people who got multiple good iPads in a row?

Really? Is Apple. We love Apple... love is blind.

 

[Carouser]

I have no doubt that the vast majority of people think their iPads look perfect. That does not mean they don't in fact have defects that are obvious to some.

And if those people do not experience a problem with the product in use, then there is no defect with that specific device. It literally does not exist. Functionality can only be evaluated with reference to the ends and values of the specific user. Thus, there is no reason for Apple to incur the costs associated with tightening tolerances to satisfy people whose sensitivities (as they themselves admit) lie on an extreme end of consumer preferences.

But this all stemmed from the more important point - Megakazbek's statement about what was sufficient evidence to claim that 'most iPads are good' or 'most iPads are not'; if MR reports are sufficient evidence, then everything else I cited surely is too.

 

[mcdj]

And if those people do not experience a problem with the product in use, then there is no defect with that specific device. It literally does not exist.

Existentially speaking, which is where this line of thinking is taking the discussion, it could be said you are correct. But it seems to me your argument is dependent on legacy, or rather, lack thereof.

If one possesses an iPad with a discolored screen, but does not notice the discoloration, it can be said there is no discoloration. But if he gives the iPad to someone else who notices the discoloration, can it still be said it was never there? If so, does this not imply that the beholder of the iPad is solely responsible for the quality, or lack thereof, of the screen? If that were the case, what would be the point of attempting any quality control at all during the manufacturing process?

 

[TheWheelMan]

...The multiple threads on this forum discussing the issue are actually populated by the same posters...

Exactly! There just aren't as many people doing multiple exchanges as it seems, and I'd wager that many of the posters on other forums are the same ones posting here. Plus, as always, we have no way of knowing how many are really returning several iPads and how many are just blowing smoke.

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Existentially speaking, which is where this line of thinking is taking the discussion, it could be said you are correct. But it seems to me your argument is dependent on legacy, or rather, lack thereof.

If one possesses an iPad with a discolored screen, but does not notice the discoloration, it can be said there is no discoloration. But if he gives the iPad to someone else who notices the discoloration, can it still be said it was never there? If so, does this not imply that the beholder of the iPad is solely responsible for the quality

If you marry a woman whom you think is beautiful, but then your best friend tells you she's ugly, do you then start thinking the woman's ugly and divorce her? Who's right and who's wrong then?

 

[mcdj]

If you marry a woman whom you think is beautiful, but then your best friend tells you she's ugly, do you then start thinking the woman's ugly and divorce her? Who's right and who's wrong then?

Your comparison is quite a stretch.

If one were shallow enough to marry someone based on the merits of their looks, then by all means, it is conceivable that they could be swayed by another's opinion.

Of course, few would marry for looks alone.

On the other hand, many have, and will, buy an iPad based on the merits of the screen. This is hardly shallow. And in fact several people have recanted their claims of a perfect screen after closer scrutiny.

 

[TheWheelMan]

Your comparison is quite a stretch.

If one were shallow enough to marry someone based on the merits of their looks, then by all means, it is conceivable that they could be swayed by another's opinion.

Of course, few would marry for looks alone.

On the other hand, many have, and will, buy an iPad based on the merits of the screen. This is hardly shallow. And in fact several people have recanted their claims of a perfect screen after closer scrutiny.

True, but that still does not negate my ultimate point, which is being swayed by someone else's opinion rather than relying on your own does not mean there was a flaw one was too ignorant to see before. If the person with the iPad sees no flaws that bother them, it's no one else's damn business to convince them otherwise.

 

[nicoplanet]

What I don't understand is the mantra "Most, if not all, iPad screens are faulty, if you don't think yours is faulty your wrong".

I'd love to get some pics of a decent iPad panel... The only one I've seen here is someone who posted a pic tweaked to explain it's useless to post tweaked pictures. Very useful... Regarding arguments about photo's capacity to reproduce the problem, it sounds weird: Genius uses photos to get informations about iPad 3rd gen display problems.

I was told by an Apple employee that another exchange could look worse.

Interesting. I've got the same type of information too. Geniuses suggested to wait a month before asking for a replacement, since they thought I could get a worse iPad right now and my own is not that bad (they can't keep exchanging them a lot...). Don't know how to understand this anyway. But they acknowledge that there is problem with these displays: it's the only thing I'm sure.

You guys should wait for the new IGZO screens from sharp if you want to avoid the screen lottery.

What are these screens? Will they come to iPad 3rd gen? They have to be similar to Samsung ones if they are planned for the same device, right? What make your think these are top notch?

 

[Rogifan]

My screen is fine. No othe problems with my iPad. Not sure why I or anyone else who has no issues with their iPad would need to post a picture or something to prove it.

 

[Ipadfever]

You guys should wait for the new IGZO screens from sharp if you want to avoid the screen lottery.

It will be a brand new technology in retina fashion so no guarantee it will be better

 

[nicoplanet]

My screen is fine. No othe problems with my iPad. Not sure why I or anyone else who has no issues with their iPad would need to post a picture or something to prove it.

Nothing to prove I just love to meet a decent one, nothing less nothing more... Checked approx 15 devices in different places without a single homogen panel. Since it's only display units, most of them are manufactured in February or early March... I'm sure some lucky customers have now correct panels with the latest batches: I'd simply love to get a pic.

Unfortunately, nobody is enclined to do so: don't know why...

 

[Mooondog]

Low and behold...

Got my iPad today. Ordered it 13 days ago. Was okay with the wait considering it was coming from China. After I ordered it I started reading this forum for reviews and comments. Of course, first thing I did when I got the unit was inspect the screen. Low and behold...... the bottom 2/3 has like a pink tint to it or whatever. On the attached picture you can see the line of separation just below the 2nd row of icons. The picture really doesn't do it justice, much more noticeable in person. Very noticeable on lighter shades, not noticeable on pure white or very dark shades.

Lame. Lame. Lame.

Will be returning this poorly manufactured device tomorrow. They get one more shot. I'm not gonna be one of these fools who return like 12 of them. If the next one isn't good, they can kiss my behind goodbye for a while. This is BS. This isn't one random unit. This is a MAJOR problem. Granted, I probably wouldn't have noticed it right away if I hadn't been looking for it. But I guess when one EARNS a reputation, that's the price you pay. Quite disappointed that they are allowing this to continue and keeping the problem under wraps. Bush league.

 

[unobtainium]

Got my iPad today. Ordered it 13 days ago. Was okay with the wait considering it was coming from China. After I ordered it I started reading this forum for reviews and comments. Of course, first thing I did when I got the unit was inspect the screen. Low and behold...... the bottom 2/3 has like a pink tint to it or whatever. On the attached picture you can see the line of separation just below the 2nd row of icons. The picture really doesn't do it justice, much more noticeable in person. Very noticeable on lighter shades, not noticeable on pure white or very dark shades.

Lame. Lame. Lame.

Will be returning this poorly manufactured device tomorrow. They get one more shot. I'm not gonna be one of these fools who return like 12 of them. If the next one isn't good, they can kiss my behind goodbye for a while. This is BS. This isn't one random unit. This is a MAJOR problem. Granted, I probably wouldn't have noticed it right away if I hadn't been looking for it. But I guess when one EARNS a reputation, that's the price you pay. Quite disappointed that they are allowing this to continue and keeping the problem under wraps. Bush league.

Unfortunately there seem to be very few "perfect" models out there. Your chances of hitting the jackpot on the second try aren't that great.

 

[Madjobs]

I feel your pain

I went thru 3 of them before I just stuck with my 2
But you are a newbie so let me warn you what the fanboys here will flame you with:

1-you are OCD

2-live with it- it is a apple product

3-you really did not see what you saw

4-you are a troll newbie,bad mouthed apple in all it's glory and you are not a fanboy

5-even though you spent your hard earned money- nothing is wrong- use it-
Do not look at the defect-now see it is gone!

6-it is good enough and within specs


7-ALL OF THE ABOVE

best of luck and do not settle for one you are not happy with-no matter what the fanboys say

 

[rz-jacks]

Welcome to the club.... Tried my luck again today and nothing.... Opened it right at the store, all the display models looked great, put mine next to one and mine looked aweful, exchanged it right there and the next one was the same... Oh well if the screen is uniform enough I'll keep it

 

[SYale]

Unfortunately there seem to be very few "perfect" models out there. Your chances of hitting the jackpot on the second try aren't that great.

I don't think posts on Macrumors constitutes the majority of buyer experiences.

Having said that, I hope you find a good one OP.