MBPR LG vs Samsung

[klover]

I have both. Much prefer the LG over the Samsung. The Samsung has blue hue issues.

On both units, we have installed bootcamp. If we use the color calibration file its shipped with under OSX with windows color management, the LG looks beautiful, but awful blue and purple on the Samsung.

Both are nice displays.

I think there is so such a wide margin of panal variation between the LG and Samsungs that I'm not even sure we can make a definitive distinction between the two (besides IR which is exclusive to the LGs).

In 6 panels (4 LG,2 Samsung), the red/green/yellow tinting on the LGs made calibration impossible. The Samsungs on the other hand, were completely uniform in terms of color tint/temperature.

 

[Mac-Tech]

I have both. Much prefer the LG over the Samsung. The Samsung has blue hue issues.

On both units, we have installed bootcamp. If we use the color calibration file its shipped with under OSX with windows color management, the LG looks beautiful, but awful blue and purple on the Samsung.

Both are nice displays.

This is what I am saying the LG looks better over the Samsung and ppl here want the Samsung not sure why...Only if they can compare both side by side and they will see that LG looks alot better in real world COLORS!

 

[iLukeJoseph]

This is what I am saying the LG looks better over the Samsung and ppl here want the Samsung not sure why...Only if they can compare both side by side and they will see that LG looks alot better in real world COLORS!

Again you can't really use a "real world" color argument (or any argument about colors, unless there is a defect of course), until you buy the proper tools, which are very cost effective and easy to use, till you calibrate the image.

If one doesn't want to spend the money for a properly calibrated screen, then that arugument goes out the window. I highly doubt apple calibrated/profiles each rMBP that goes out the door. What probably happens (same thing happens with the majority of TV's), is that they will profile X number of MBP's, and then make a general profile based on the average readings. Hopefully they do this for both Samsung's and LG's (where laptops shipped with LG will have a different stock profile than one shipped with a Samsung).

There is nothing "wrong" with doing this, and in theory will get you somewhat close to the specs that Apple calibrated too (probably sRGB). The problem, is that each and every screen that is made is different. Some subtle, some not. So if the profile is telling the setup to reduce say Red Gain (contrast) by 10%, your setup may not actually need that.

I have a rMBP with a Samsung display. Haven't noticed IR (knock on wood), and just by my visual, it is by far the most accurate laptop screen (stock calibration) I have ever seen. Doesn't really matter though, as when I find sometime I am going to calibrated it properly (will post my findings once done).

And no offense to ANYONE, but comments on this forum in regards to accurate colors should be taken with a grain of salt (I just remember the "new iPad" fiasco). Apple made a surprisingly accurate display, and people were complaing/returning etc.....

 

[Sammio2]

Ok so here are my thoughts on the matter... I commented a few days ago, with an LG screen and boldly declared 'I have no IR problems'. So stand by, here's something that doesn't often happen on the internet: I was wrong.

After a few days the IR has developed, and I can now pretty clearly make out the checkerboard on a grey background after running the 'Ultimate IR test' on these forums. So it does totally suck, because of the cost of this machine, and I wouldn't tell anyone they were 'stupid' or 'picky' for taking the machine back to exchange it.

But for all those who have ordered a rMBP and are waiting nervously, here's the thing... You can't see it. At least on my laptop, the IR isn't visible on my usual desktop background (A dark space theme) and its certainly not visible anywhere else from normal application windows etc. I'm a programmer, so i spend the entire day with the Xcode interface open on the screen (Prime for IR problems) but honestly, if i ever do need to minimise it, or switch desktops, there is no visible IR that I can see.

So I guess it comes down to personal preference... If you get an LG screen and it has IR then by all means if it annoys you take it back. But in reality, it's not noticeable for every day usage right now. If it gets worse, I intend to take out Apple Care and take it in for a repair long after they've sorted out all these problems.

Aside, this LG screen is simply the absolute best monitor i have seen. The clarity is second to none (obviously) but also the contrast and brightness levels are superb. The blacks are so black it looks like part of the screen isn't even on, it blends perfectly with the edge of the screen. I am completely in love with this display. In terms of colour reproduction, if it's 100% important to you then just calibrate the display, it produces some pretty reasonable results.

In all, the retina MacBook Pro is hands down the best computer Apple has ever made. Yes, it's a 1st generation product, so there are teething problems. But would i switch from a rMBP to a current generation ordinary MBP? Never in a million years.

Just a collection of my thoughts, happy to answer any questions to potential owners who are concerned about aspects of this machine.

Oh and for the record, it's a 2.6Ghz, 16GB, 512GB SSD Model, custom built for the extra RAM, and I still got an LG (Dispelling any theories that custom builds will ensure a Samsung display)

 

[terraphantm]

I think there is so such a wide margin of panal variation between the LG and Samsungs that I'm not even sure we can make a definitive distinction between the two (besides IR which is exclusive to the LGs).

In 6 panels (4 LG,2 Samsung), the red/green/yellow tinting on the LGs made calibration impossible. The Samsungs on the other hand, were completely uniform in terms of color tint/temperature.

I'm positive the LG/s red/green tinting is due to an A-TW polarizer (almost eliminates the IPS glow with a downside of red/green hues being visible in certain instances). Does the Samsung have the typical IPS glow?

 

[Mac-Tech]

Ok so here are my thoughts on the matter... I commented a few days ago, with an LG screen and boldly declared 'I have no IR problems'. So stand by, here's something that doesn't often happen on the internet: I was wrong.

After a few days the IR has developed, and I can now pretty clearly make out the checkerboard on a grey background after running the 'Ultimate IR test' on these forums. So it does totally suck, because of the cost of this machine, and I wouldn't tell anyone they were 'stupid' or 'picky' for taking the machine back to exchange it.

But for all those who have ordered a rMBP and are waiting nervously, here's the thing... You can't see it. At least on my laptop, the IR isn't visible on my usual desktop background (A dark space theme) and its certainly not visible anywhere else from normal application windows etc. I'm a programmer, so i spend the entire day with the Xcode interface open on the screen (Prime for IR problems) but honestly, if i ever do need to minimise it, or switch desktops, there is no visible IR that I can see.

So I guess it comes down to personal preference... If you get an LG screen and it has IR then by all means if it annoys you take it back. But in reality, it's not noticeable for every day usage right now. If it gets worse, I intend to take out Apple Care and take it in for a repair long after they've sorted out all these problems.

Aside, this LG screen is simply the absolute best monitor i have seen. The clarity is second to none (obviously) but also the contrast and brightness levels are superb. The blacks are so black it looks like part of the screen isn't even on, it blends perfectly with the edge of the screen. I am completely in love with this display. In terms of colour reproduction, if it's 100% important to you then just calibrate the display, it produces some pretty reasonable results.

In all, the retina MacBook Pro is hands down the best computer Apple has ever made. Yes, it's a 1st generation product, so there are teething problems. But would i switch from a rMBP to a current generation ordinary MBP? Never in a million years.

Just a collection of my thoughts, happy to answer any questions to potential owners who are concerned about aspects of this machine.

Oh and for the record, it's a 2.6Ghz, 16GB, 512GB SSD Model, custom built for the extra RAM, and I still got an LG (Dispelling any theories that custom builds will ensure a Samsung display)

Even ppl who customize it to Ultimate spec 2.7Ghz - 16GB - 758GB will either get a LG or a Samsung from what I have read on this forum it is like wining the lottery lol you have to either request over the phone with Apple center or keep returning it until you get a Samsung...for me I would prefer the LG any day! I just won't do that stupid useless checkerboard test..thats all.. =)

 

[klover]

I'm positive the LG/s red/green tinting is due to an A-TW polarizer (almost eliminates the IPS glow with a downside of red/green hues being visible in certain instances). Does the Samsung have the typical IPS glow?

No glow that I can see. I'm familiar with IPS glow having had a few Dell IPS panels and, of course, the iPad 3 (which, at least for me, has it).