Mack screen flashes black for half a second

[macness]

Just bought my macbook pro in November. Every little while it seems to flicker(flashes black) for like half a second. At first i thought i was tripping out, but then i caught it in the act.lol. Anyone know whats going on?

 

[eagandale4114]

Just bought my macbook pro in November. Every little while it seems to flicker(flashes black) for like half a second. At first i thought i was tripping out, but then i caught it in the act.lol. Anyone know whats going on?

It is possible that your graphics card failed. Go to an apple store and tell them. Had a similar problem and they replaced my macs logic board.

 

[macness]

thnx. it's weird cuz i only use it for web surfing and emails.

 

[eagandale4114]

thnx. it's weird cuz i only use it for web surfing and emails.

It does not matter what you use it for if the GPU had a manufacturing defect.

 

[ixodes]

Just out of curiosity, why did you choose a MBP, instead of an MBA for the way you use it? Seems like a 13" MBA would be ideal.

 

[that1guyy]

Just out of curiosity, why did you choose a MBP, instead of an MBA for the way you use it? Seems like a 13" MBA would be ideal.

Because the word "pro" makes people believe they're something special.

Oh and that flickering happens on my HP desktop too. I considered getting it checked out, but laziness got the better of me.

 

[macness]

Because the word "pro" makes people believe they're something special.

Oh and that flickering happens on my HP desktop too. I considered getting it checked out, but laziness got the better of me.

true, but i wanted it more for desktop use. I do travel with it about twice a week and i need to be able to bring it around my house with me, but i wasn't sure as to what i would need it for in the months to come. Also, i had a $200 discount so i thought i might as well get something a little more powerful. ( why? Does it not have more processing power? would u have not done the same if you were me?) Truthfully looking back , i would of preferred the mobility of the air

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its also my only computer, and i wanted it to be future proof

 

[ixodes]

If you do expect to have more demanding needs, there's still a lot of room to grow with the MBA. The MBP's major advantage going forward is the fact it's designed to be easily upgradeable. Ram & Hard Drive / SSD being the two user serviceable items.

Having both, I've been pleasantly surprised at just how powerful the MBA is. While not enough to do my engineering & scientific work, I have my fully maxed out MBP for that.