I haven't seen it live, but from what my friend (a nearly professional photographer) reported, images look a bit too grainy on it, like they have some kind of noise
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mid-2011 imacs 27" & 21" yellow tinted screen thread
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I haven't seen it live, but from what my friend (a nearly professional photographer) reported, images look a bit too grainy on it, like they have some kind of noise
2nd iMac after exchange, new screen problem
Hi everyone,
I posted about my problem a few days ago: a yellow tint. I decided to return it and asked for another one. I got it today and, ****, a new and even bigger problem: a lot of dead pixels, and, in the corner of the screen, a kind of "line of dead pixels", as you can see in the picture.
I dont have any option but exchange it, again!!! I am wondering if buying a PC would be finally a better idea...
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Hi everyone,
I posted about my problem a few days ago: a yellow tint. I decided to return it and asked for another one. I got it today and, ****, a new and even bigger problem: a lot of dead pixels, and, in the corner of the screen, a kind of "line of dead pixels", as you can see in the picture.
I dont have any option but exchange it, again!!! I am wondering if buying a PC would be finally a better idea...
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Hey friends just thought I'd let everyone know perfect ones do exist! I had one that wasn't that bad, but I couldn't stand looking at it. I was really tempted just to live with it because of the hassle it would be to return and buy a new one, but I went for it and I must say that it is totally worth it. I got my new one in last week and it is yellow-free! Couldn't be more happy. Long story short - if it bothers you, return it. It will be worth it and you will be much happier with your final product. Just my 2 cents!
Unfortunate without question. Return it until you get one that is good. Good idea might be to try it in the store.
Selling them as refurbs. That is why I state that if you buy a refurb you are pretty much guaranteed a yellow screen.
I don't think thats true. They would replace any defective parts, and pretty sure the yellow screen is a defective part. It is possible apple would replace the LCD panel before putting it in the refurb store.
Sure buddy. They are failing to remedy the issue that has been going on for years and most representatives won't even acknowledge the issue, but they are replacing all these panels before selling them... Yeah right.
Proof? I have had two refurbs in the past few months and both were horribly yellow on the bottom half of the screen. I will never even consider a refurb iMac again.
you are right, perfect ones do exist. The problem is, they are rare, and the bad ones are the norm. They got it backwards. I've been through 3 of them and 2 of them had very bad yellowing. My third one is better but not perfect.
Sorry to rub it in to those who are having issues,
I just bought a BTO 27", 2.7i5 with SSD+1TB HDD, with perfect screen, no yellowing. Arrived Monday, been using it for couple days now and did the gray bars test from the first page of this thread, had taken picts on iphone no problems at all and imac feels nice and cool also around the vent
I just bought a BTO 27", 2.7i5 with SSD+1TB HDD, with perfect screen, no yellowing. Arrived Monday, been using it for couple days now and did the gray bars test from the first page of this thread, had taken picts on iphone no problems at all and imac feels nice and cool also around the vent
I just got a refurbished 27in and i think i see the yellow tint problem.
If I ask for an exchange do I have to send mine first?
I didn't think it was a guarantee that Apple would replace a refurb - an offer of a refund is a definite, however surely if they don't have a like-for-like model in the refurb store how can they replace it?
Keep up the updates. I am in the Asian region as well. I got a 21.5 inch imac and it has terrible yellow tinting. If what you say is true there's no point in me exchanging the imac. So you going to stop exchanging?
My friend ordered 16 iMacs for business all separately. This must be a coincidence but 9 of them came with TNT and didn't have the issue and 6 of them came with UPS and had the issue. I don't see how it can be related to shipping lol
They don't look like dead pixels. That is dust. Use some suction cups and wipe the dust off.
i took mine off in 20 seconds with my fingers only, just started lifting the glass off in the upper left corner....extremely easy. I thought some shadowing was dust on mine, it turns out it wasn't though, but dont be afraid ti take the glass of, it's REALLY no big deal and i wont hesitate to do it again..
I dont agree.
Why should I do such a thing? Why should I have to buy suction cups? Why should I spend my time doing that? Why should I do the job of Apple?
I paid more than 2000$ for it. For a new iMac. I didnt buy it on eBay.
Anyway, I called Apple, got a good contact, and returned it, they are going to send me a new one.
I just sent back my second iMac, a third machine is on its way. I really like the iMac, it's perfect for my needs. I hope the third one is a charm, keep my fingers cross... I don't think I'll go for a fourth one. if the next one doesn't work, I will just return it.
Exactly, this guy didn't spend $2000 on a giant air fix kit or ikea furniture were some self assembly is required. If they have dust floating around in their manufacturing plant this can't be a good sign. It probably some Chinese guy's bum fluff hair in there..
Picked up a new 21" iMac...the lower end and this is what I have.
I have no dust behind the screen, no messed up pixels, but a hint of yellow.
Do you think it's worth going through the return and risking something that's worse? Or does this look ok?
If the issue won't get worse then I think I should be fine (depending on what you guys think), but if it gets worse over time maybe I should return it?
(These were taken 3 bars away from full brightness...)
I have no dust behind the screen, no messed up pixels, but a hint of yellow.
Do you think it's worth going through the return and risking something that's worse? Or does this look ok?
If the issue won't get worse then I think I should be fine (depending on what you guys think), but if it gets worse over time maybe I should return it?
(These were taken 3 bars away from full brightness...)
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