I'm not sure if Samsung is to blame. Has it been confirmed that all of our screens are made by Samsung? I can say my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has perfect color uniformity across the screen whereas my iPad is yellow/pink on the bottom half in portrait orientation.
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Yellow Tint!
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I just read that LG has been a secondary supplier via BGR.com and am wondering if that is the reason why I have noticed that my 3rd and 4th iPads with late Week 9 production dates had whiter whites but a pink tint. All my other displays from LG including my iPad2, 27 inch ACD, and my 17 inch MBP are LGs and they are all very white.
The link is here:
http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/14/lg-no...ng-ipad-retina-displays-according-to-reuters/
Every hardware revision from Apple usually has its own set of issues. With the iPad2 it was light bleed, yellow screens and bezel separation around the home button. MBP usually have the heat problem and iMacs have screen issues. iPhones have tint issues as well in addition to battery and antenna complaints.
Nothing new.
Yours seems to be the perfect illustration of the pink and yellow tinge issue.
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Just to update everyone who might be interested. I posted some photos of my yellow tint iPad a few pages back. Since then I have tried the 100%-brightness-white-image-burn-in trick for about a total of 20 hours.
I have find that it definitely does (at least in my case) improve the display and getting rid of the yellow tint, but the tint comes back after the screen properly cools down (after I don't use it for a while)
I was watching a show on Iplayer last night and noticed that the whites (people's shirts, clouds, etc) looked crisp and bright and actually white. I think I only really notice theyello tint issue when looking at white pages, be them websites or iBooks.
Part of me thinks that I've been lucky in getting an iPad with little light bleed and no dead pixels, but with a yellow/warm screen - but the other part of me reminds me of the amount of money ive spent no that I shouldn't feel guilty for wanting something perfect.
Thanks all.
I have find that it definitely does (at least in my case) improve the display and getting rid of the yellow tint, but the tint comes back after the screen properly cools down (after I don't use it for a while)
I was watching a show on Iplayer last night and noticed that the whites (people's shirts, clouds, etc) looked crisp and bright and actually white. I think I only really notice theyello tint issue when looking at white pages, be them websites or iBooks.
Part of me thinks that I've been lucky in getting an iPad with little light bleed and no dead pixels, but with a yellow/warm screen - but the other part of me reminds me of the amount of money ive spent no that I shouldn't feel guilty for wanting something perfect.
Thanks all.
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Really, which inside source do you cite?
Apple has sold 3 million iPad 3's in the first weekend, so I'm guessing they've sold probably 6-10 million by now (remember, last Friday a new wave of countries began selling the new iPads). MR forums are probably some of the busiest forums around next to the Apple.com community forums, and there are probably 30-40 unique people (just guessing, could be a few more, definitely less than 100, though) reporting problems on here... Actually, if you look closely at this forum and the threads, mostly the same people keep updating everyone on their status...
So, overall, out of a possible 10 million sold units so far, we have only a very small percentage actually reporting problems.
If you thought these forums were representative, you'd get a very negative impression of return rates of the older iPad 2 or the newer iPhone 4S. However, those devices have led the industry in consumer satisfaction and both accounted for the LOWEST return rates in their own market.
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Hmm, you need to ask yourself the question if you'd rather not have an iPad 3 at all or one that is slightly imperfect.
The answer to me is very clear.
If you offered me this very iPad 3 a couple of years ago with backlight bleed, yellow screens (which are actually not yellow, different story), and severe manufacturing problems, I'd take it in a heartbeat and happily pay unholy sums of money for it. Consider yourself lucky living in our time now, and don't worry about 1 dead pixel on a 3 million pixel panel.
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Check current quotes of AAPL-stock, especially since iPad 3 was announced.
Also, check sales statistics and consumer satisfaction ratings since iPad 3 began shipping.
I'd sure dream of producing a dud like this one day.
So I'm in the store now. I walked in for my appt and they said what's wrong. I went on to start to explain and they stoppede like 10 seconds in and said "okay, you've got the yellow tinge? We will be with you shortly."
Obviously there's tons of people coming in with issues.
Obviously there's tons of people coming in with issues.
I'm in the same boat. I did the burn in trick & that seemed to cure the yellow tint problem, but I noticed it came back somewhat when the iPad cooled down.
So I decided to see if it was just on things like websites & books. I found a clip on NBC (sorry it had to be Kim Kardashian), but it was a good reference point because of the white dress. I put my iPad 2 & iPad 3 next to each other & paused it at the same point & I have to say that I really can't tell the difference between the two when it comes to whites in the video. Take a look at the pics.
So, I have an iPad 3 with virtually no light bleed, no dead pixels, etc. I think I'll just keep it rather than pushing my luck at this point.
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I'm on my 3rd iPad. I was happy with the screen on my 32GB model but wanted 64GB. My first 64GB had a dead pixel and some backlight bleeding, which is to be expected. Now my second 64GB has that weird issue where viewing a black image from the left side looks pink, and from the right side looks fine.
I'll see if any of this bothers me during normal use. If it does, I'll have to exchange it and try again or return it and wait for a revision.
At what point should we have to accept it for what it is or wait for revisions?
I'll see if any of this bothers me during normal use. If it does, I'll have to exchange it and try again or return it and wait for a revision.
At what point should we have to accept it for what it is or wait for revisions?
I'm on my 3rd iPad. I was happy with the screen on my 32GB model but wanted 64GB. My first 64GB had a dead pixel and some backlight bleeding, which is to be expected. Now my second 64GB has that weird issue where viewing a black image from the left side looks pink, and from the right side looks fine.
I'll see if any of this bothers me during normal use. If it does, I'll have to exchange it and try again or return it and wait for a revision.
At what point should we have to accept it for what it is or wait for revisions?
Don't worry about the pink tint from the side. It's just like that with the new displays. There is a thread somewhere regarding that phenomenon.
Thanks! I'll do some searches and look around. I'm hoping this is something that might go away, but it's really doubtful.
Well before I return mine here's my iPad 2 on the left and new on the right..I'm getting the yellowing on the top right/right side next to the battery percentage on landscape/portrait left top..it's not as bright white compare to the left side..I tot it went away a bit but seems like not much or little...my 14 days return is closing in and too lazy to drive to Apple store Ill just go at work days I have a store by my work..
Can you guys see it ? In person you can tell better with the naked eye..
Can you guys see it ? In person you can tell better with the naked eye..
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Same issue and response here. Although, the genius's at my Apple Store know nothing of the yellow tinge.
Same issue and response here. Although, the genius's at my Apple Store know nothing of the yellow tinge.
Yeah same here, i did the burning trick but the yellow came back.
I went to Apple Regent st but they said they had no more 64 4G 'parts' in stock and would have to order a replacement in. Its obvious gonna be a brown box one.
As i ordered online I have now called up and requested a refund. I'm gonna stick with my iPad 2 for now and probably hold out for the next model next year.
First time I have ever returned an Apple product and requested a refund. The retina display is amazing but its not enough for me to justify the cost from my iPad 2 which is still an amazing device in its own right.
I went to Apple Regent st but they said they had no more 64 4G 'parts' in stock and would have to order a replacement in. Its obvious gonna be a brown box one.
As i ordered online I have now called up and requested a refund. I'm gonna stick with my iPad 2 for now and probably hold out for the next model next year.
First time I have ever returned an Apple product and requested a refund. The retina display is amazing but its not enough for me to justify the cost from my iPad 2 which is still an amazing device in its own right.
So to follow up. I inspected in store and did pixel tests and didn't see anything under the stores' lighting conditions. Plus the employee was hovering over me.
So I took it and will try it from home for a few days...I'm sure I'll find something, but at least it appears to be uniform in color?!
We shall see
Well my iPad 3 has a week of use under it's belt.... I just came back from a trip to Europe and used it quite extensively.
I am happy to report that when I set it next to my iPad 2 there is no pronounced yellow tint on my new iPad. One week ago when I posted in this thread I noticed it right out of the box and snapped a pic of it.
I guess a little burn in does help the glue cure.
I am happy to report that when I set it next to my iPad 2 there is no pronounced yellow tint on my new iPad. One week ago when I posted in this thread I noticed it right out of the box and snapped a pic of it.
I guess a little burn in does help the glue cure.
Honestly... I just don't believe a lot of these people who are saying their ipad 3 is perfect with no problems. If it's truly perfect... take a picture and post. And make sure it shows the dictation key on the keyboard so we know it's an ipad 3. I've been through 8 and they all have some kind of screen/tint problem.
Here is what I have found: There are two types of screens out there right now. I don't know if they're from two different manufacturers, or have just been calibrated differently.
First, there is the 'warmer' screen. I have found this one mostly to be on the black models. This screen has a more yellower hue to it than the old ipads. The degree to which the hue exists varies. But, what they all have, either in one corner, or one side, or two corners... is a darker tinted area. And on these 'yellower' ipads this darker discoloration area can take the form of a 'murky yellow', or a 'dark greyish' hue. It's usually pretty obvious where it is, but to locate it just pull up the keyboard and spin the unit around, passing through landscape mode into portrait, back into landscape, etc. You'll notice either the left or right side of the keyboard with a darker tone than the other.
Okay, second, there are panels with a 'cooler/reddish' tint all over. I have found these mostly on white models. These have a worse viewing angle than the 'yellower' ipads. Barely tilting the screen on these causes the screen to wash over in a red or greenish tint. And it's most obvious on white web pages. As with both panels, but this one especially, turning up the brightness is necessary to see through the tint, which starts to bother the eyes after not very long.
As I mentioned in another post somewhere, if you're only playing video games or something... you might be able to deal. But if you read a lot, like I do, this is unacceptable.
Here is what I have found: There are two types of screens out there right now. I don't know if they're from two different manufacturers, or have just been calibrated differently.
First, there is the 'warmer' screen. I have found this one mostly to be on the black models. This screen has a more yellower hue to it than the old ipads. The degree to which the hue exists varies. But, what they all have, either in one corner, or one side, or two corners... is a darker tinted area. And on these 'yellower' ipads this darker discoloration area can take the form of a 'murky yellow', or a 'dark greyish' hue. It's usually pretty obvious where it is, but to locate it just pull up the keyboard and spin the unit around, passing through landscape mode into portrait, back into landscape, etc. You'll notice either the left or right side of the keyboard with a darker tone than the other.
Okay, second, there are panels with a 'cooler/reddish' tint all over. I have found these mostly on white models. These have a worse viewing angle than the 'yellower' ipads. Barely tilting the screen on these causes the screen to wash over in a red or greenish tint. And it's most obvious on white web pages. As with both panels, but this one especially, turning up the brightness is necessary to see through the tint, which starts to bother the eyes after not very long.
As I mentioned in another post somewhere, if you're only playing video games or something... you might be able to deal. But if you read a lot, like I do, this is unacceptable.
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Well summed up. My first one belong to the former camp my replacement purchase falls into the latter. I'm more comfortable with my current unit than the first unit, but its still glaringly obvious that i would just be settling for something that is overall...subpar. Something i shouldn't have to do when i'm paying £400.
Therefore i think i'm going to return it maybe try again in a month or two or just move on.
Last year it was the horrible light bleed, yellow tinge (again) and separated bezel that threw me off. This yeah it will be general screen inconsistencies. The biggest factor in an iPad purchase is the screen and if Apple can't get that right, then too bad. Maybe i'm just not meant to own an iPad yet still.
Well summed up. My first one belong to the former camp my replacement purchase falls into the latter. I'm more comfortable with my current unit than the first unit, but its still glaringly obvious that i would just be settling for something that is overall...subpar. Something i shouldn't have to do when i'm paying £400.
Therefore i think i'm going to return it maybe try again in a month or two or just move on.
Last year it was the horrible light bleed, yellow tinge (again) and separated bezel that threw me off. This yeah it will be general screen inconsistencies. The biggest factor in an iPad purchase is the screen and if Apple can't get that right, then too bad. Maybe i'm just not meant to own an iPad yet still.
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