Mine is arriving!! What should I check?

[VincentPun]

Since my new MBP is arriving today, what should I check?

I have thought about the following so far
- Yellow screen defect
- Dead pixels
- Noise from Fan
- Noise from Speaker

 

[zamboni52]

Since my new MBP is arriving today, what should I check?

I have thought about the following so far
- Yellow screen defect
- Dead pixels
- Noise from Fan
- Noise from Speaker

Let me know how it goes. I'm returning my 15" MBP for a Hi-Res 17" Matte. The only thing is that my current machine is perfect (i.e. none of the issues you mention above). I hope I don't have any hassles with the 17" which I have to order online since my local Apple store still doesn't have any stock. I'll probably end up eating the 10% restocking fee...I hope it's worth it. Good luck on yours!

 

[iBookG4user]

Since my new MBP is arriving today, what should I check?

I have thought about the following so far
- Yellow screen defect
- Dead pixels
- Noise from Fan
- Noise from Speaker

Why not just use it and not look for any issues? I mean if you don't notice any of those things in everyday usage, why bother looking for them? I visit MacRumors as much as the next guy (probably more), but when I get a new computer I just use it and don't bother looking for issues.

 

[insanemccain]

I know this may sound kinda cheesy, but I owed a BMB (1st gen, which was known for this aparently) and the DVD part of the superdrive didn't work with all kinds of formats as well as dual layer dvd's...

so I know when I get my new MBP, Im going to test a few black different type of dual layer dvd's as well as burning/reading just to make sure it works correctly.

just thought I'd point out my issues had so that no one else has the same issue outside of warranty.

 

[scott9s]

Why not just use it and not look for any issues? I mean if you don't notice any of those things in everyday usage, why bother looking for them? I visit MacRumors as much as the next guy (probably more), but when I get a new computer I just use it and don't bother looking for issues.

I am spending some money on a computer, and I expect it to be as advertised. I also plan on keeping my computers for at least 3 years hopefully longer. Consequently, I like to check it over and make sure everything works and everything is in place.

If you don't do a once-over, what if you don't test something until after the 14 day period. It's a little more difficult to force them into giving you a new machine rather than a refurbished machine or one part or two parts being replaced.

I do the same thing when I am buying shoes, groceries, tools, anything really. It's just smart, because you have more leverage soon after your purchase rather than 90 days after your purchase.

I agree, one should just use the computer too. What ever happen to six sigma and 99.9999% defect free Japanese style manufacturing? Oh yeah, Japan is not doing manufacturing anymore. China is.

 

[alphaod]

Well you can just not check anything and then you will never had to know that there are or are not any issues and just be happy.

 

[rychencop]

your eyes will see what your mind believes. look hard enough and you'll find something. if there is a problem it will be immediately noticeable, you won't have to look. just enjoy it!!

 

[zamboni52]

Well I finally did it. I returned my "ultimate" 15-inch MBP for the "ultimate" 17-inch MBP. I exchanged my 15" MBP once and had a "perfect" one. However, after thinking about it for a week I decided that I had to have the 17", hires, LED screen. I called my local Apple store today and as luck would have it they had them in stock! I ended up paying the restocking fee and the difference in price between the two laptops. So far so good. This screen is great, however I do notice the LED backlights at the bottom, but only when it boots up with the grey screen or when I use a solid white background...which is never. If I have any background it is not noticeable at all. No yellowing, no hum from either speaker. I think I will stop looking for defects now and just enjoy my new toy. I bought Aperture and Final Cut Express and ready to start photo and video editing! By the way, my screen is a 9C7A which I have not seen anywhere yet...Enjoy your toys!