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iPad 2 WITHOUT light bleeding issue?
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Same here..
Your CRAZY if you seriously think the iPad 3 is coming out in 4 months!! Apple will release the iPhone 5 before that happens (based on track history) and we haven't even confirmed that the iPhone 5 will be out this summer!!
Seems a lot of the bleed complainers have only come here to complain, pinch of salt fixes the "problem" 
Bit like the iPhone death grip, ipad wifi problem and the 27" iMac screen issues to name only a few, of all the real issues I'd bet less than 10% are genuine as opposed to people just along for the ride.
Bit like the iPhone death grip, ipad wifi problem and the 27" iMac screen issues to name only a few, of all the real issues I'd bet less than 10% are genuine as opposed to people just along for the ride.
Seems a lot of the bleed complainers have only come here to complain, pinch of salt fixes the "problem"
Bit like the iPhone death grip, ipad wifi problem and the 27" iMac screen issues to name only a few, of all the real issues I'd bet less than 10% are genuine as opposed to people just along for the ride.
So we have photoshop bleeding going on out there? Interesting.
Okay, just for giggles, I took some quick photos of my iPad 1 and my iPad 2 with the brightness turned all the way up in a dark room, with a more or less black screen. Interestingly, the photos showed areas of backlight bleed that I couldn't even see. However, I pointed out the areas that were visible on each. At this point, it kind of looks like my old iPad 1 had worse backlight bleed than my iPad 2. Maybe I should return it and demand my money back...
As an aside, there is one use that I can see for having the backlight turned all the way up in a dark room. Space videos. Seeing the planets, stars, etc., glowing with intense brightness is really spectacular!
As an aside, there is one use that I can see for having the backlight turned all the way up in a dark room. Space videos. Seeing the planets, stars, etc., glowing with intense brightness is really spectacular!
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Case in point, VidPro has the majority of their posts in the iPad 2 bleeding thread (currently at 71 pages and 1766 posts) and most of the rest in other iPad 2 problem threads, with such a record you'd think VidPro must be a bit of an expert, someone with a lot of first hand knowledge ... hold on, Do you actually have an iPad 2?
Or did you come to mac rumors to slate the iPad 2?
As I said, take it with a pinch of salt, with experts like these the internet is spoiling us.
And for the record, I'd guess that if you are going to use your iPad 2 with the brightness at 100% in the dark, your eyes will most likely bleed before the screen. Posted from actual experience not internet rumor and speculation.
I had a 32gb wifi black which I bought yesterday that had a really bad spot on it. Noticed the moment I plugged it in and the Connect to iTunes screen popped up. It was pretty bad when I watched movies in Netflix with the letter box. Not horrible otherwise. It's a bother on such an expensive device. It's not uncommon for LCDs to have some bleeding but I had this issue with the original iPad too. Seems like a quality control issue IMO. It's hard to tell when your in a store with a billion lights and open windows. Didn't want to get another and open it at the store.
Returned mine for a full refund.
Returned mine for a full refund.
Case in point, VidPro has the majority of their posts in the iPad 2 bleeding thread (currently at 71 pages and 1766 posts) and most of the rest in other iPad 2 problem threads, with such a record you'd think VidPro must be a bit of an expert, someone with a lot of first hand knowledge ... hold on, Do you actually have an iPad 2?
Or did you come to mac rumors to slate the iPad 2?
As I said, take it with a pinch of salt, with experts like these the internet is spoiling us.
And for the record, I'd guess that if you are going to use your iPad 2 with the brightness at 100% in the dark, your eyes will most likely bleed before the screen. Posted from actual experience not internet rumor and speculation.
What is your point 2 OWLS? Are you saying that the light bleed problem does not exist? Or that it does exist and we should just shut up and accept it?
His point is that I am just a troll who doesn't own an iPad 2. I've come here to take advantage of the light leak hysteria. I wish I had so little to do during the day that I needed to fill my time this way.
I don't have any backlight bleeding on my iPad but they should replace it no problem, as long as they have a replacement in stock.
Someone PLEASE post a picture of a perfect iPad 2 screen. I'm begging you!!!!!!!!!
I failed to see his point as well. I don't quite understand people's rationalization of this issue. Of coarse it's personal preference as to how you use your iPad 2, but reading a lot of the apologists responses helps me understand the rational that most apple users don't have any clue about the things they use and will do anything to defend it to the death, all they know is what they've heard Steve say or what they've read on some blog. If something is bad or wrong, own up to the problem, actually apple is owning up to it, its the USERS who are actually too close to the apple distortion field to understand that mistakes in mfg can and WILL happen, and unfortunately we, as paying customers, are led to the slaughter. Look, if you have the perfect device, just say so, thats all OP was asking, i don't believe they were asking for your personal opinion about how to use the iPad.
So to answer your question OP, I haven't seen one without light bleed, minimal light bleed? yes, those are around, but I haven't seen anything perfect. At best, you can HOPE for one with minimal bleed. At the very best. I've come to the realization that there is no such thing as a perfect screen, Picture or not, the sooner you come to that realization, the sooner you'll enjoy your iPad.
btw, i don't mean to jump down anyones throat over my response, i'm just saying, your personal preference isn't universal to everyone, keep that in mind.
LOL. Who knows, I just might...
In defense of my posts, I'm in no way suggesting that this issue doesn't exist. My only point is that I think there are people who are making more out of it than is necessary. As peaceActivist said, I doubt there are any "perfect" displays out there. And if you happen to get an egregiously bad one, per your personal preferences, return it for a replacement. As has been noted, Apple is acknowledging that some units do have an issue and are willingly replacing them.
Well, all I can say is keep waiting for that 'perfect' LCD screen, and its never going to happen. I don't care what an Apple Specialist or AppleCare rep tells you. Don't you get it that this has been going on in two generations of devices now. Why do you think they would change it now? They can't keep them on the shelf, which means there is no issue from a masses standpoint. Most are happy with their devices. A year from now, you'll be posting the same thing over and over again about substandard this and that, and the rest of the masses will be enjoying their device. Hopefully you aren't in the market to buy an oversized LCD television anytime soon. I'd love to see how that plays out.
Seriously though, why not just avoid the iPad and go buy something else that lives up to your standards? Apple products are what they are. If you don't think that your money is worth the quality that you get, then simply don't buy one. You are the empowered consumer, and on the same token, Apple owes you nothing.
Hey, I phoned up Applecare as my iPad has backlight bleeding as well. I asked if Apple were aware of them problem and was told that they are.The Applecare man asked me if he should make an appointment for me in my local Apple Store but I said that I have read of people having replaced their iPad 2's multiple times just to have the same problem, and that this is too much hassle. I then asked how long I should wait to go into my Apple store for a replacement, and was told 4 months!
I am sure there are some people with no issues, but many people like me won't notice it or think its normal. I wouldn't have really noticed it if I hadn't read it on these forums. But there must be some people with perfect iPads!
Hope this helps!!
By then they will replace it with a refurb!
Waste of energy to worry about it? Maybe.. but multiple trips for what Apple can't seem to get right (in mine and many other's cases) IS a WASTE of time, energy and gas.. no doubt about that.
Regarding some not being that bad.. I have seen a few here that I personally wouldn't return and have commented on them. However, 6-8 splotches around the screen including one that takes up a full corner of the iPad IS NOT NORMAL.
How do folks not get this? Apple has said it IS NOT NORMAL. If you want to live with crap quality for your $ then God Bless you but don't tell someone else what they should/shouldn't be OK with...especially when Apple agrees.
I personally don't see any of the bleeding issues I have had on either of those examples.
I have seen screens here I would be happy with. Yes there wil be SOME light at the edges but IMO splotches (some over an inch wide and deep into the screen) around the screen are not "in-spec" and Apple agrees.
As usual you fail to note that Apple disagrees with you. The ACTUAL manufacturer of the iPad 2 has looked at examples of this issue and said it is unacceptable.
You keep enjoying it though.