Listen, I don't post a ton, but posts like yours made me feel compelled to do so. Why would anyone go through the trouble of belittling people who are having issues? Have you seen some of the pictures people have posted? You honestly think that is a "normal limitation of LCD technology?
? I am a computer repair specialist and a computer instructor and this is NOT normal. The layers that make up an LCD screen are designed to diffuse this light so you don't have these issues. Uneven pressure from components inside, outside, or even from uneven tension of the frame are just a few of the things that can cause these extreme issues of light bleed. I have owned two first generation iPads and two iPhones with ZERO light bleed issues which were NOT affected by these "limitations" you mention. And also 10 percent brightness in the dark? Really? And as far as testing in a totally dark room, you just described the exact situation I use my iPad sixty percent of the time, in my dark bedroom, watching videos, and playing games. I wont even begin to comment on your stellar advice of " just be happy what you got". Listen if your happy with what you have, fantastic. But for the rest of us it's a real issue, and we are figuring out the best way to handle it relying on the experiences and advice of contributers much more helpful than you. My first iPad 2 had severe light bleed. My second, or first replacement, had light bleed in totally different locations albeit not as severe but the metal band on the iPad was defective, it was jagged and not stamped down all the way with a sharp edge and a large gap surrounding the bottom of the LCD. My last (the third), also has the bleed but it's the best so far. I was just going to settle and keep this one but I received a follow up call from apple told them about my experiences and the gentleman i spoke with insisted on helping me with a plan to get one thats as perfect as I have grown used to apple products being, He also has a perfect iPad one that he uses mostly at night just like me and his screen is also perfect. He was amazing and made me feel so great about the whole thing, not like a complainer or newbs as you are painting others to be. I am not irate or freaking out, but the screen bleed bothers me and really jumps out after spending so many hours with perfect products using the same technology. I am a consistant early adopter when it comes to gadgets and i know problems like this come with the territory. So I know, while not fun, it will get sorted out. It is not crazy to expect a second generation product to perform at the very least equally to the first. To those of you who are dealing with the issue, good luck, and thanks so much for posting your experiences and advice. It's been amazingly helpful. It's also great to hear people getting replacements that exhibit no light bleed, so again thanks to you folks for also reporting back and even posting pics. I guess yours must be magic since they don't exhibit this "limitation of LCD technology". Thanks again and also thanks for entertaining my 12 cents.