iPod - rainbow spot on screen

[bluebull]

When I look at my ipod's screen from a wide angle, I can see a semicircle rainbow coming from the middle of the top of the screen. It looks a lot like an oil spot in a parking lot or something. It doesn't really bother me, because when I'm looking at it straight on, I can't see it.
I'm sure it was caused by the screen being pushed in in that spot, probably from keeping it in my backpack one day.
I was just wondering if anybody else has this, and if there is a way to fix it, although I doubt it.

 

[phreakout13]

me too

I have this same problem, but it's been like that since i took it out of its box. I think it's just the way the plastic on the screen comes out. Doesn't bother me.

 

[bluebull]

The weird part is that when i put the iskin screen protector on it, its magnified.

Mine could have been that way out of the box also, and it took me a while to notice it.

 

[evolu]

I used to have that problem, only when I was in the car - then I figured out it was only when I had specific sunglasses on!

I'm sure that isn't the same problem you all are having, but funny detail nontheless.

 

[rainman::|:|]

This happens, in my experience, with all monochromatic LCD screens. I remember seeing this on original Gameboys. I've even noticed it on digital watches. So, it's perfectly normal, just noticeable because larger monochromatic displays are not common anymore...

paul

 

[plasticparadox]

It's caused by stress/imperfections with the LCD screen. Nothing to worry about, some come out like that.

 

[rogozhin]

the rainbow connection

It probably has something to do with the display's plastic LCD screen being polarized. All old-style LCDs use polarized lenses; if it wasn't polarized, you wouldn't be able to read the display.

Someone should start a class action lawsuit, because Apple didn't use Carl Zeiss lenses for the iPod's display. Or Savorski crystal. This is an obvious design flaw that Apple knew about. Why can't I expect my consumer electronic device to have the same or better display technologies as the Hubble telescope?? As a matter of fact, I think I'll go key cars down at the Apple Store and make a movie about it, then post it on the internet. Fifteen minutes of fame, here I come!!!

 

[idkew]

Originally posted by evolu
I used to have that problem, only when I was in the car - then I figured out it was only when I had specific sunglasses on!

Are your sunglasses polarized? I have noticed LCD displays get "distorted" with polarized glasses. And polarized glasses are the ONLY way to go!