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Second ... and final ... New iPad attempt!

Tikatika

Tikatika

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Ah ha ... Thought this would be another negative post, did you? Gotcha :)

I received my first new iPad on launch day. I knew immediately something was very very wrong. Yellow, gray, pink and green blotches everywhere. I returned it for a refund and decided to wait a couple months to see how things played out.

Today, I purchased this black 32gb wifi from Best Buy. I opened the box with great trepidation, turned it on and promptly let out a huge cheer. OMG this thing is really beyond gorgeous.

Yes, the screen is a tad warmer than my iPad 2 but there is nary a blemish or discoloration anywhere. Whites are pure white and colors just pop!

Yes, I can feel the heat, but it is not at all uncomfortable to hold and I'm sure I won't feel it at all once I get my ordered iBlason back cover on it.

I am so happy and for those still trying, don't give up. Perfect screens do exist.

Oh, and for those "needing to know", here's the info.

Serial number: DY.................
Name: iPad 3
Model Number: MC076
Group1: iPad
Group2: WiFi
Generation: 3
Machine Model: iPad3,1
Model introduced: 2012
Production year: 2012
Production week: 18 (May)
introduced test: GOED
CPU speed: 1.0GHz
Family name: Become a pro user to see this information. (sorry)
Screen size: 9 inch
Screen resolution: 2048x1536 pixels
Colour: Black
Capacity: 32GB
Factory: DY Please tell us where this machine is manufactured.
 
Grats on your DY. After looking through many iPads and finally getting a DY, I can say that the displays are night and day.
 
Not all DYs are created equal. I had a week 15 that had a petty distracting yellow corner. My new week 18 DM is much better.
 
jabbr said:
Not all DYs are created equal. I had a week 15 that had a petty distracting yellow corner. My new week 18 DM is much better.
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I actually checked out a Week 18 DM today. Blotchy as hell. Multi-colored in different spots throughout the screen.
 
Got a DY iPad the other day and the screen is beautiful. No blotches and even lighting.

Upgraded from an iPad 1 and in addition to the retina display, the spec bumps make it feel like a whole new experience. Well worth the upgrade for my needs.
 
Week 6 DL here that's fine too. Had a DY week 14 with lots of dust. Warmer colour than iPad 2.
 
We have 4 launch day units (including mine) in my area of the office and they're all great. No issues.
 
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