Try actually watching a movie on it with settings as you would run them normally. My bet is you won't even notice.
Also for anyone out their that still lives in fantasyland; All screens have some backlight bleeding.
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Try actually watching a movie on it with settings as you would run them normally. My bet is you won't even notice.
Also for anyone out their that still lives in fantasyland; All screens have some backlight bleeding.
LostSoul80
macrumors 68020
We still don't know for sure what the real cause of this is.
Design flaw is a safe bet in my opinion. Even though the technology of the display is nothing completely new, it's a strong possibility this was a compromise Apple had to face and eventually accept when designing it.
Arguably this can become an important factor to consider if viewing movies on the iPad.
Design flaw is a safe bet in my opinion. Even though the technology of the display is nothing completely new, it's a strong possibility this was a compromise Apple had to face and eventually accept when designing it.
Arguably this can become an important factor to consider if viewing movies on the iPad.
I try to ignore the backlight bleed, but when watching TV during the evening it's very hard not to notice it. As mentioned by another poster, it has to do with the pressure behind the glass, as when you press on it the backlight bleed gets worse. I don't think Apple really cares about the backlight bleed issues as the vast majority of users do not notice it or think it's normal.
See white illuminating led by camera visible by viewing from an angle. It doesn't seem to bleed though. It also seems to be quite warm too! Although, I am installing a lot of apps now.
are you actually going to sit there and watch a pure black screen or pure white screen ever??
if not does it affect you during general use? does it actually affect you or are you annoyed because it's not perfect?
Some people are never please, and we have to say it these type of threads are to be expected, the hype is built up, the anticipation of delivery, and then the offload of this is wrong that is wrong crap comes out...
just go and use the damn thing for what you got it for, if your not happy return it, you won't find a solution on here and if you're thinking of returning it or not based on what ppl say here you're a fool..!!
if not does it affect you during general use? does it actually affect you or are you annoyed because it's not perfect?
Some people are never please, and we have to say it these type of threads are to be expected, the hype is built up, the anticipation of delivery, and then the offload of this is wrong that is wrong crap comes out...
just go and use the damn thing for what you got it for, if your not happy return it, you won't find a solution on here and if you're thinking of returning it or not based on what ppl say here you're a fool..!!
Southernboyj
macrumors 68000
ixodes
macrumors 601
Mine doesn't do that, but my iPad 2 does.
Apple looked at it when I brought it to the genius bar & they agreed it was defective. They replaced it with one that's much better. They all do it to a certain degree, only the worst are noticeable under normal usage.
With a mass produced product like the iPad, Apple can't possibly meet the quality they had in the past. I've had far better quality experiences with my older MBP's and such.
It's why Apple's so loose & easy to get replacements from. They realize without admitting that quality suffers when volume skyrockets. So they just keep replacing them till they find a good one.
That's a solution that works for them, even if terribly time wasting for the customer. I don't sweat it, that's the price of change. Apple is a consumer electronics company now.
No issues so far with my screen.
Been running pixel tests and checking for light bleed as it's restoring from a backup of my iPad 2.
Been running pixel tests and checking for light bleed as it's restoring from a backup of my iPad 2.
this sucks
I had this issue on my iPad2 and regardless of what everyone said about, "just ignore it", "it's not detectable under realistic conditions", etc., I was able to notice mine whenever I watched widescreen movies even with normal brightness. Frustrated, I returned it only to get one which still had it (though to a much lesser degree), but had a burned out pixel and uneven white coloring. I didn't bother again because I saw so many people on here playing the "backlight bleeding lottery". I figured, I'd just wait until Apple sorted it out, but it sucks to see that is still an issue.
I had this issue on my iPad2 and regardless of what everyone said about, "just ignore it", "it's not detectable under realistic conditions", etc., I was able to notice mine whenever I watched widescreen movies even with normal brightness. Frustrated, I returned it only to get one which still had it (though to a much lesser degree), but had a burned out pixel and uneven white coloring. I didn't bother again because I saw so many people on here playing the "backlight bleeding lottery". I figured, I'd just wait until Apple sorted it out, but it sucks to see that is still an issue.
Tiny bit of bleed in my bottom right corner, I'll pretty much never see it in use though, even when playing video you can't really see it.
I'm pretty sure we do know by now, and for those of you who haven't heard this part, it's generally associated with the adhesive not being allowed to set as long as it could/should. I've definitely seen the issue go away with time, not much more than a week or two of use in my experience, and by experience I mean selling tons of them and working for Apple. It would only figure that this is the same issue considering Apple is probably using the pre-order system to gauge initial demand, and then they have more assembled between the announcement and the actual release date to try and keep up. Design flaw is not a safe bet, at all, and if you believe that then I've got a watch to sell ya...
LostSoul80
macrumors 68020
That sounds better.
Also, I believe it. So what's with the watch? I'm certainly not considering anything from a random internet user. 😱
myrtlebee
macrumors 68030
I think that would be a good idea, although you will likely have to wait for the next redesign, if anything at all. Or you could play the exchange game or return and rebuy and try your hand at getting one with the least bleed.... but you sound like me and are observent to this kind of thing whereas it may not bother other people, so there may not be a 'fix' by Apple (don't think it's possible without a redesign personally)
myrtlebee
macrumors 68030
No, it is noticeable with normal settings. Letterbox movies. Dark screens. People are not hallucinating, thanks.
It happens under general use. Apple promotes one of iPad's main features as watching video. This completely ruins that experience.
There is no way that it is adhesive, read my earlier post. It does not dry or go away, you are talking about another issue. It's a design and assembly issue. Where are the watches?
You seem to be the one providing humble (misinformed) opinions. I'm calling on industry experience so the people who are concerned here don't have to feel so much anxiety. What are you trying to accomplish? Giving a thumbs down to someone because they disagree with you because you're wrong? That seems REALLY productive. Everyone should thank you!
If you're going to respond, please tell us why you think you know anything about anything. Then we can try to respect you instead of thinking that you're a 12 year old with no life. I LOVE the lack of accountability on here. I do this for a living, so I have consequences for being wrong in the real world. This compels me to seek truth so I don't advise people incorrectly. What a concept right?
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Probably pushed way up something of yours along with your head? Everyone on here cites anecdotal references. Has anyone else here sold a couple thousand iPads? Anyone here had to deal with any of these issues face to face with a customer? That's what forums are for though I guess. ZERO accountability, all hearsay, mostly misinformation. If Apple genuinely is facing a design issue, they will issue a recall. How much you wanna bet that won't happen?
LostSoul80
macrumors 68020
So now I'm misinformed? 😱
I guess you are the one providing a way of entertainment to me. I like trolls.
No, actually, I love to deal with such trolls.
You are a saviour for alleviating people's anxiety. Thank you for your hard work.
Seriously, do you believe even in one word you're writing? That's tragic, Troll, tragic. 🙄
My plan was to conquer the world. But I'll succeed.
I don't usually give thumbs up or down, dear troll.
You know, if you're telling BS someone's going to downvote your posts anyway. 😱
Indeed. But it seems like I have to learn from your efficiency in trolling. You're very productive in that way.
Oh, everyone does. You should, too.
I know everything.
That's why. Hope it is enough for the Saviour of anxiety.
I don't know why, but I tend to think that about those of your kind. 🙄
And that really proves something. 😱 Now the Saviour of anxiety is a master in bleeding lights. Wow.
Shall the truth be with you, Master Saviour.
🙄
thought the best way to deal with a troll was not to feed them, clever!! they are well fed now...I'm fleeing this thread.
myrtlebee
macrumors 68030
I cited my personal experience, not anecdotal references. Anther poster replicated what I suggested to prove the theory that is a design fault. Apple will not issue a recall. They are making too much money with people not returning with significantly bleeding iPads. Maybe, they read forums where people constantly tell them they are crazy, they should relax, and that it's normal and be happy with sometimg subpar.
myrtlebee is absolutely right that this is an issue with the pressure of the glass pushing down on the foam around the screen. He's probably one of the very few people I've seen on the forum here or anywhere else that isn't saying this is some sort of stupid glue issue or display defect. It is a design issue inherent in every ipad. Some have more pressure, some have less, hence more or less bleeding. Most ipads have these problems, the new ones will be no exception until they redesign the glass cover system.
myrtlebee
macrumors 68030
Thank you! Man, You have common sense. I don't understand how this issue is so hard to figure out. Thank you for not making me feel completely isolated and nuts.