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Why are 90% of the 13" screens perfect, but 80% of the 15" screens yellow and uneven?

MaclandValhalla

MaclandValhalla

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Why are 90% of the 13" retina screens perfect, but 80% of the 15" retina screens yellow and uneven?

Some people are speculating that Apple is planning on releasing another 15" retina product relatively soon. The theory is that the increased demand for 15" screens is forcing Apple to use screens that are otherwise beneath their standards.

Could Apple be planning on releasing another 15" Macbook Pro Retina as soon as Broadwell comes out?
 
MaclandValhalla said:
Why are 90% of the 13" retina screens perfect, but 80% of the 15" retina screens yellow and uneven?

Some people are speculating that Apple is planning on releasing another 15" retina product relatively soon. The theory is that the increased demand for 15" screens is forcing Apple to use screens that are otherwise beneath their standards.

Could Apple be planning on releasing another 15" Macbook Pro Retina as soon as Broadwell comes out?
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Isn't Broadwell delayed until late next year? I don't think a Broadwell refresh is right around the corner.

Where are you seeing these rumors?
 
Branskins said:
Isn't Broadwell delayed until late next year? I don't think a Broadwell refresh is right around the corner.

Where are you seeing these rumors?
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It was another Apple forum that I was using while this forum was down. Are we allowed to post links?
 
13 inch owners are casual users who do Facebook, surfing, videos etc - if they get a yellow screen or something they don't care/dont know any different/think its normal

15 inch owners are nerds who know what the specs mean etc, and can distinguish a defect more easily
 
jondunford said:
13 inch owners are casual users who do Facebook, surfing, videos etc - if they get a yellow screen or something they don't care/dont know any different/think its normal

15 inch owners are nerds who know what the specs mean etc, and can distinguish a defect more easily
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I hadn't considered this as an explanation at all. :eek: 15" owners have higher expectations because they paid and expect more.

Still, I haven't heard a single story of a yellow 13" model.
 
MaclandValhalla said:
I hadn't considered this as an explanation at all. :eek: 15" owners have higher expectations because they paid and expect more.

Still, I haven't heard a single story of a yellow 13" model.
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Not much yellow screens on a 13" because they are mostly LG's.
 
MaclandValhalla said:
Why are 90% of the 13" retina screens perfect, but 80% of the 15" retina screens yellow and uneven?
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You have absolutely zero facts to support your claims. You have no idea what percentage of screens are perfect or imperfect. You only have your uninformed impressions and assumptions.
 
jondunford said:
13 inch owners are casual users who do Facebook, surfing, videos etc - if they get a yellow screen or something they don't care/dont know any different/think its normal

15 inch owners are nerds who know what the specs mean etc, and can distinguish a defect more easily
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That's definitely not true. Some of us on here have the 13-inch and are serious/power users.

But based off all the feedback provided on this forum, it does seem that the 13" screens are having less problems. Maybe because they are LG?
 
PDFierro said:
That's definitely not true. Some of us on here have the 13-inch and are serious/power users.

But based off all the feedback provided on this forum, it does seem that the 13" screens are having less problems. Maybe because they are LG?
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I think it is because the color-shifts (aka, yellow tinted corners) has to do with IPS-angle shifts. These angle-shifts are more extreme on the 15'' screens (simply because they are larger) and create a more pronounced color-shift in comparison to the 13'' screens.

That is my theory - but I am probably wrong. :)

Anyways, I have yet to see a 15'' or 13'' that did NOT have some noticeable color-shift in the bottom left corner (though some had more mild color-shift, while others more extreme). And I have looked at over 20 screens.
 
jondunford said:
13 inch owners are casual users who do Facebook, surfing, videos etc - if they get a yellow screen or something they don't care/dont know any different/think its normal

15 inch owners are nerds who know what the specs mean etc, and can distinguish a defect more easily
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Plenty of 13" owners are obsessed with image retention. I wouldn't say they're unable to notice defects.

It does seem like the different sizes come with their own flaws.
 
Fortunately I have LG in my new machine, no yellow tint and image retention (tested with the same screen image for 10 hours). Got LG on 1st gen and had it replaced, also to LG. After replacement it was fine for about 7 months, until I sold it. So I think IR problems are gone on LG panels.
 
MaclandValhalla said:
Why are 90% of the 13" retina screens perfect, but 80% of the 15" retina screens yellow and uneven?

Some people are speculating that Apple is planning on releasing another 15" retina product relatively soon. The theory is that the increased demand for 15" screens is forcing Apple to use screens that are otherwise beneath their standards.

Could Apple be planning on releasing another 15" Macbook Pro Retina as soon as Broadwell comes out?
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How you come by these accurate percentages is amazing! lol.

I'm sure if 80% of sold 15" Macbook Pro's were yellow and/or uneven screens there would be a bit more media attention on it.

That being said, Broadwell was pushed back a quarter already. The earliest refresh you'd be looking at for Broadwell would be June/July.
 
I thought I had the yellowing too but it seems its just a color shift since when I look at it straight on I can't see it.

Is this normal ?:)
 
jondunford said:
13 inch owners are casual users who do Facebook, surfing, videos etc - if they get a yellow screen or something they don't care/dont know any different/think its normal

15 inch owners are nerds who know what the specs mean etc, and can distinguish a defect more easily
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That is a highly obtuse comment and I can guarantee you that there is no yellowing in my screen at all...even though I am only "a 13" user" as you would put it.
 
So far 100% of the Retina screens I've seen have been perfect.

That includes mine, and two others I saw at the store. :rolleyes:
 
My 13"
Replacing it tomorrow....
 

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