Does anyone have photos of a good ACD 23"?

I need some technical help from users with good ACD 23" screens. I need to see some photos of good ACD 23" screens so that I can decide if it's worth returning my bad screen again for another replacement or not...

I've been following these threads since August 04 hoping that Apple will solve the ACD 23" color problems described and shown on this page:

http://DreamLight.com/insights/bugs/hd23.html

I'd like to have my replacement unit either repaired or replaced again, but don't want to waste my time returning it again if it won't help.

At this point I've seen a few posts from users who claim to have "good" ACD 23" screens. So far though, I have not seen any photos that bear out those claims. I'd like to see photos of "good" ACD 23" screens (23" only, that's the one with the worst color consistency) showing a solid white and solid gray desktop so that I could see for myself if there really are any "good" ACD 23" screens out there yet...

I can't simply rely on any verbal descriptions from anyone else because different users have different color sensitivity and different color needs. Something that looks great to one user may not look so great to another user who may need more consistent color.

I'm sure that a stereo that sounds fine to me may not sound so great to a professional musician... and I'm sure that such a professional musician wouldn't rely on other's descriptions of such a stereo, he'd want to hear it for himself...

One example of why this ACD 23" causes problems for me is that if the Photoshop tool palette is on the left side of my monitor in it's default location, and I put white into the color chip, it looks like light yellow rather than white. Something on the left of my monitor looks warmer than it is and something near the center looks cooler than it is... All this can wreak havok when you are working with subtle color, if you can't rely on what you see...

So, if you have a good ACD 23" (23 inch only, that's the one with the worse color problems) and would like to show it, please take at least two digital photos of it. One with a solid white desktop and one with a solid medium gray desktop like the photos referenced above. Post them on your web page and post a link here. That way we can all judge for ourselves if any of the ACD 23" screens have good enough color for our own purposes...

Thanks,
-MikeS

PS. Please stick to the specific technical subject of this thread without drifting off into any marketing issues or flame wars or this thread will probably be deleted just like the previous one was... I really just want to see some photos of a good ACD 23" in order to decide if I should return my existing bad ACD 23"... I'm sure it would give a lot of us on this forum some hope as well...

Posted on Mar 11, 2005 3:37 PM

79 replies

Aug 28, 2005 1:07 PM in response to Tim Lorenzen

Tried swapping the displays. I have the new Radeon 850xt, with one adc and on dvi connector. The pink 23 looks exactly the same on either output, with or without the ADC connector.

I have to say, I am very impressed with the design and the quality of image on my one working monitor.... So you can say apple gets a 50% rating from me right now.

I spoke to a manager at the Apple store in Chicago, and he suggested I might need a repair... hah! Right out of the box? And he thinks I am going to accept a repair?? no no.. Especially after paying for two apple care warranties?

Exchange for a new working one out of the box at Apple default settings thanks... That is the only acceptable customer service compensation for this issue, short of a recall...

PS But the GM of the store gives excellent service, and I think when he is back on monday, he will switch it for me on the spot as he should. Dont let Apple tell you they are "diffferent divisions.." and cant help you if you bought on line. In my mind, they monitor and the giant Michigan Ave. store both have "Apple" on them. The brand should be enough...

Also, does anyone know if ANY Authorized reseler has to accept a warranty or Apple Care repair or exchage for these monitors, or other apple problems? EG: Bought it online, bring it in for exchange or warranty at CompUSa??? Possible? Or i should say "policy?"

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Oct 22, 2005 4:08 AM in response to Michael Scaramozzino

I just got this new ACD 23" and been researching about all issues that they have. my LCD unit has the same problems i.e. a dead pixel, poor color consistency ( yellow sides, dark spot dirt). duno wht to do about.

Oct 22, 2005 5:10 PM in response to somroj

After more than a year...still the same stuff cropping up?!?! In the meantime, new iMacs...new G5's...new ipods...new apps...and the displays? Just some price cuts and an easing up on the "technohype". Is it any easier to accept the problems at the $1,299 price point than it was at $1,999?

DD

Nov 9, 2005 11:40 PM in response to Michael Scaramozzino

I've recently bought a 23 inch ACD. What are the things to check for? Pink streaks from the bottom, yellow borders on the side, and blue streak in the middle?

I've noticed that when I'm watching a widescreen movie, there's light streaking from the bottom of the panel. Is this a problem that can be fixed? Anyone have this problem and is there a solution for this? Thanks in advance.

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Does anyone have photos of a good ACD 23"?