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Mid 2012 MacBook 15 Retina Pro

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b00st4ddicted

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Apr 20, 2011
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Hi all,
I just bought a used MacBook for 1400. I heard terrible things about the LG display on the retina. Unfortunately, upon checking. It is. It's an i7 256 with 8gb. I did am Apple image check and no image retention. Should I keep this MacBook or should I try to sell it and buy another one? Thanks in advance!
 
My laptop has an LG screen too and there isn't anything wrong with it. If you're worried about it, get AppleCare on it, if it's still eligible, and let the warranty cover any future problems.

Frankly, I wouldn't worry myself over things that don't exist with it. Its better to just use and enjoy it.
 
Does it have AppleCare? If you are still within the 1 year warranty you can still add AppleCare, might be a good idea if you are worried.
 
No it doesn't have apple care, however I am going to purchase it.
I am not mainly concerned about the quality of the laptop, I am concerned about the color I see and not getting the best display. Don't really like the lottery system lol
 
b00st4ddicted said:
No it doesn't have apple care, however I am going to purchase it.
I am not mainly concerned about the quality of the laptop, I am concerned about the color I see and not getting the best display. Don't really like the lottery system lol
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So which is it? Your first post said you 'just bought' it and now you're saying you're 'going to purchase it.'
 
SandboxGeneral said:
So which is it? Your first post said you 'just bought' it and now you're saying you're 'going to purchase it.'
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He's talking about the Applecare :)

Which is a very wise move. At that price of $1400 as long as it's fully functional and you can AppleCare it it's a good buy. Don't worry too much about the LG screen, just warranty it and enjoy.
 
Did you got the LG type 1 or 2 display? Type 2 is said to be less prone to ghosting in the future. Check with Apple website with your unit serial number if you can still add Apple care to it, highly recommended.
 
b00st4ddicted said:
is there a large difference between the LG screen vs the Samsung screen?
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From what I've read, yes, there is a noticeable difference. The Samsung screens are supposed to be the better ones. As I mentioned earlier, I have an LG screen on mine, but its just fine and looks great.

I do have a Samsung TV and and LG TV. I much prefer the Samsung screen quality over the LG. My only problem is the Samsung is smaller and 720p while the LG is 46" and 1080p.
 
fskywalker said:
Did you got the LG type 1 or 2 display? Type 2 is said to be less prone to ghosting in the future. Check with Apple website with your unit serial number if you can still add Apple care to it, highly recommended.
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How do I know if I have type 1 or 2?
 
swerve147 said:
SJA1 = Type 1 (mid 2012)
SJA2 = Type 2 (early 2013)
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just checked. definitely type one. honestly at this moment, if i don't have anything to compare to, the screen looks beautiful. definitely a lot better than the macbook air screen i was on. i guess ignorance is bliss. if i don't think too much, i'd probably appreciate this a lot more.
 
b00st4ddicted said:
if i don't think too much, i'd probably appreciate this a lot more.
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That's just the point I was making earlier; don't think about how it could be bad, just enjoy it while it's working great. When and if it goes bad, then deal with it at that time.
 
b00st4ddicted said:
Hi all,
I just bought a used MacBook for 1400. I heard terrible things about the LG display on the retina.
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If you have no problems with the display then enjoy your computer.

You're hearing from a very vocal minority. Not every LG display is having problems, if it had, Apple would be dealing with a massive class action suit.

If you think the colors are off a bit, then calibrate the display, and since you already mentioned that you are not seeing any IR, enjoy your computer :D
 
The biggest problem now is because people know there had been a problem, subconsciously if you have that screen you think its not right. To be honest, if it hasn't been made into a bigger deal than it was very few folks would notice.
 
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