New user - Things to test for?

[xephyre]

Hi all, I just received my rMBP today (my first ever mac device) and i'm absolutely loving it. So far i've tested the machine for image retention, backlight bleeding, dead pixels and the sound system. Is there anything else I should be testing? Also, I had interesting observation. I compared my rMBP (LG display) alongside my sis' cMBP which has a Samsung display and to my surprise, her display had yellowish tint while mine was much 'whiter'. Since i don't have a rMBP with Samsung display, i can't imagine how it will fare against it but i've always thought LG display are more on the yellowish side until I compared it with my sis' cMBP. Cheers!

 

[miles01110]

Just use your computer. Anyone can convince themselves of imperfections if you try hard enough.

 

[ixodes]

Just use it & enjoy

 

[stuaz]

If you look for problems, most likely you will just convince yourself there is a problem when really it isn't.

Use it and enjoy it.

 

[Dweez]

Just use your computer. Anyone can convince themselves of imperfections if you try hard enough.

Quoted for truth. Enjoy your new device...

 

[rockyroad55]

Just use your computer. Anyone can convince themselves of imperfections if you try hard enough.

Nailed it on the spot.

Enjoy the computer OP. If issues do arise later on, that's what the warranty is for.

 

[Jdem2]

I'm with the others that say enjoy it and don't look for problems. I've had my rMBP for 1 month now and I was convinced a couple of weeks ago that I would have a problem from reading the forums.

Ran a hardware test without my power connected and it told me I had a hardware fault and I needed to contact Apple Care. Turns out all I had to do was connect the power and run it again.

I have an LG display and my machine is perfect...Enjoy!!!

 

[GGJstudios]

Hi all, I just received my rMBP today (my first ever mac device) and i'm absolutely loving it.

Congratulations! As others have said, I recommend you stop testing and start enjoying your Mac. You have a 1 year warranty to cover any defects that you may find in the course of using it, so there's no need for intensive testing right away.

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[iLikeTurtles!]

performance dont check

but i always check if theres a dent or something on the exterior, thats worth looking around atleast once?

 

[sweetbrat]

performance dont check

but i always check if theres a dent or something on the exterior, thats worth looking around atleast once?

I think common sense would say that someone that just purchased a new MBP would check for visible damage. The OP was asking what to test for, which implies running tests in search of other problems.

I'm with the others on this. If you love the computer, it's running well and doing all the things you need it to do, you should be good to go. You have a warranty just in case something goes wrong later on.

 

[Badrottie]

if a car is my first drive do I really need to test for?

 

[Ricanlegend]

There's alot of things you can do like , see how fast you can open the lid or how fast you can close it. How long you can stare the retina display without blinking ,

 

[Apple OC]

I agree with others ... enjoy your new Mac.

as for me ... I don't even calibrate my battery or test it for that matter ... I just use it.

cheers

 

[rockyroad55]

There's alot of things you can do like , see how fast you can open the lid or how fast you can close it. How long you can stare the retina display without blinking ,

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