Retina 15" - Do all LG displays have image retention?

[iEnvy]

Because if you have invested in OSX and the ecosystem you're stuck with the hardware whether they're having quality problems or not. If you could easily grab any machine and slap OSX on there I'd agree with you.

Hackintosh

 

[Northgrove]

As I stated above, IR will progressively get worse over time and it wouldn't make any sense to settle with one, especially if you're a game designer, graphic designer, animator, architecture, or photographer. As an animation major, working on my projects to develop characters and compositions are far more difficult than it already is. Trying to figure out which vector line and choosing the precise color both become a problem in creating my drawings to animate. Also, IR is clearly visible within a few minutes on this current machine, which is nearly 2 weeks old and it's so obtrusive to the point of affecting my workflow.

If you own an LG rMBP, you will realize in due time this is not a "feature", as Apple states, but rather a defect since ONLY one manufacturer demonstrates this anomaly. Even Apple is aware that it is an issue. They are willing to replace the screen for a 'Samsung' panel only. If you're going to accept this as a feature, go right ahead. I however, will incessantly replace my rMBP until I receive a Samsung screen that's flawless and what I paid for.

Would getting a non-Retina MBP help? Or do you absolutely need the Retina resolution? A non-Retina MBP probably do not exhibit these problems. After these many replacements, it's obvious the rMBP doesn't suit your usage scenario, regardless if Apple has crappy QA or not. It's the end result that counts.

 

[boto]

Would getting a non-Retina MBP help? Or do you absolutely need the Retina resolution? A non-Retina MBP probably do not exhibit these problems. After these many replacements, it's obvious the rMBP doesn't suit your usage scenario, regardless if Apple has crappy QA or not. It's the end result that counts.

I have already settled with my 14th unit. This Monday (10/29) I received a flawless Samsung screen rMBP at long last. In regards to my usage, I use this machine primarily for Animation development and it is essential for me to use portable, lightweight, and retina display to produce even better quality compositions, or at least for me personally. If Apple released the iMac earlier than I probably wouldn't have gone through this outrageous return cycle, but nonetheless, I really enjoy using this machine more than any other computer I've used. The cMBP just won't do it for me.

 

[Iago]

I have an LG with image retention, purchased from a retailer in june or july.

It's not noticeable in normal conditions (only occasionally) but i see it when i do the test or go looking for it.

 

[brentsg]

Hackintosh

In no way is it worth the trouble.

 

[TheMacBookPro]

Hackintosh

Hardly 'easily'.