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So... about that Macbook screen wash-out
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they are...but its probably with the ccfl replaced with an LED backlight.
I can tell it's LED cuz it doesnt suffer from a warm up period. Bright from the minute it turns on
EDIT:
Actually, another website lists a number of AUO Panels. W01 - W06. So the later models may have LED backlighting.
So, anybody ready to sue Apple?
9C8C AUO Panel w/ CCFL Backlighting
9C89 LG-Philips Panel w/ LED Backlighting
dont jump the gun man I just said i dont notice a warmup period when the lcd turns on, which is an inherent trait of ccfl back lit lcds
So, anybody ready to sue Apple?
9C8C AUO Panel w/ CCFL Backlighting
9C89 LG-Philips Panel w/ LED Backlighting
To be honest, I'd like the better display and if it means having a ccfl backlight, I'd take it to keep the MB. I like absolutely everything else about it except the display.
Yeah, the MBP is just waaaay too big. Is it possible to retrofit a MB with a better display?
looking at the other models with "V0" numbers they have LED backlighting...so I'd say it's safe to assume V0 stands for LED backlight
oh nevermind theory backfired..there was a 17inch model with V0 in it and it is CCFL
oh nevermind theory backfired..there was a 17inch model with V0 in it and it is CCFL
So is the LG Phillips panel the el crappo? The AUO the decent one? I'm taking mine back tomorrow and I guess I'll take my copy of Iron Man with me on thumb drive and test their machines..
I have a Phillips LCD TV and it's great.
I have a Phillips LCD TV and it's great.
So is the LG Phillips panel the el crappo? The AUO the decent one? I'm taking mine back tomorrow and I guess I'll take my copy of Iron Man with me on thumb drive and test their machines..
I have a Phillips LCD TV and it's great.
I got mine from the Campus Authorized Reseller. I don't know if they will give me a replacement unit.
Mine is:So apparently, the 9C89 screen is a LG-Philips 13.3" LCD Panel w/ LED Backlighting. It's the only one they make.
LG-Philips LP133WX2-TLC1
This is the crappy panel. I need someone to see if 9C8C has the same panel.
1. Open Terminal
2. Paste this
ioreg -lw0 | grep IODisplayEDID | sed "/[^<]*</s///" | xxd -p -r | strings -6
This will give you the exact panel model number.
Also, I am definitely returning this machine. I got it from my Campus Apple Store, but I don't want to pay the restocking fee. Any suggestions on how to avoid it would be most appreciated!
P .00 6
B133EW04 V0
Color LCD
Overall it's a good screen, but the blacks, especially on the bottom half of the screen, are more grey.
Edit: Maybe I'm being to critical. I'm comparing to a two year old MBP, but you would think it would be in the ballpark. This panel doesn't seem to be able to distinguish blacks as well as my MBP.
I'm uber-picky when it comes to screens and this thread reeks of trolls. My MB display is superior to my previous MBA and far superior to my IceBook, so I have no clue why everyone is carping on this.
My sense is a lot of jealous people here.
My sense is you did not bother to read the whole thread.
If I am a troll then I am a troll who owns the MB and has dealt with it for over a week ... for you who may be slow, it means I am a user/owner. I am a troll who has owned numerous other Apple products and continues to use them (IE: phones, displays, desktops). If I am troll then I am a troll who is also a user.
Again, you may not be experiencing what we are. If not, then great for you. However, my guess is once the buyer's glow wears off your face you'll find not all of us are trolls. Trolls usually aren't long time buyers of Apple products kiddo.
I'm uber-picky when it comes to screens and this thread reeks of trolls. My MB display is superior to my previous MBA and far superior to my IceBook, so I have no clue why everyone is carping on this.
My sense is a lot of jealous people here.
I think you need to go back and look at some of my screen to screen comparison pictures.
At least I won't be a whiner when they upgrade the panels to something adequate and kicking myself in the ass wishing I would have returned it when I could have. Jealous of that I'm sure..
Nice try. But it's horrid.
I think you need to go back and look at some of my screen to screen comparison pictures.
At least I won't be a whiner when they upgrade the panels to something adequate and kicking myself in the ass wishing I would have returned it when I could have. Jealous of that I'm sure..
Nice try. It's horrid.
Yes, you're right, I just read some of the back pages. Looking forward to having you sort this out.
Came home decided to do some comparison shots against my 20" dell lcd
The really dark scenes did have a hard time with details
The really dark scenes did have a hard time with details
Yes, you're right, I just read some of the back pages. Looking forward to having you sort this out.
I'm all over it.
Glad I'm not the one saying it's 110% Apple greatness right now.
$1600? I think not.
Enjoy:
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Wow NC Macguy
You just made my decision between these two so much easier. Just curious though, was that after you already calibrated your screen?
Thanks
You just made my decision between these two so much easier. Just curious though, was that after you already calibrated your screen?
Thanks
Absolutely! Calibrated or not, it won't help what you see there. The calibration took out the nasty blue cast to the display and warmed it up with real whites but the lack of dark hues can't be helped with any calibration.
It's going back tomorrow. If you want any more pic's or info on the MB side be happy to share before its premature departure.