Q: Significant light leakage, few light botches on sides/corners  - defective?

I totally agree. This thread is now 38 pages WAY more than the Verizon problem but doesn't seem to be recognised!

Did a whole page get deleted?

It looks like about 25 pages got deleted. I thought it was a 38 page (give or take) thread.

Kabosh in effect.

I didn't think any of the deleted posts were particularly offensive.

Maybe they are starting to think this is a bigger issue than they thought and are trying to limit any bad press.

I purchased ALL within a 2 weeks of launch. The one I kept was bought on the 22nd of March. The first one I sold was bought on launch (64 GB Black wifi) I love it but had a friend beg and plead with me to sell it to him, that one had NO issues either.......

I posted on this earlier today... and my post has been removed. Is no longer on this thread or in "my posts" section.

If Apple is really paying attention...

HELP US!!

Probably several comments have been removed because they were not technically related, like this one of yours. You are not talking to Apple here, we are just users like you. If you want to contact Apple, use the feedback link posted earlier or call Apple or take your iPad to an Apple Store. If you want suggestions or help, then post your question, but just saying "Apple help me" won't get anything done, I am not Apple and others who post here are not Apple. This advice goes for iphon4 and Dawgfanclark also.

All my other posts were to users.

Have taken all the needed steps to have "Apple" help.
-have case id (for replacement w/the same light bleed issue)
-have had genius apts
-on my second ipad 2
-waiting for the 3rd to see if its any better
-put direct customer feedback to "Apple" on feedback link

Since I figure "users" are not the ones removing posts from this thread I stated what I stated above.

To all "users"

Any luck with replacements via Apple Store or over the phone customer support through apple care?

Hi

Ive gone through 3 iPad 2's now, all had back light bleed. This one I have now is the worst. Rather than waste time, money and fuel going back to the Belfast Apple store I foned AppleCare. I was advised if I swapped out for another iPad 2 over the fone, I would receive a refurbished iPad. I wouldnt receive a brand new unboxed iPad 2. If I wanted brand new and unboxed, Id have to take it back to the Belfast store. Have I been mis informed or is there any truth to this?

Thanks

Baz

You would highly likely receive a refurbished one. Firstly there isnt any ipads around and secondly i know of people that have gone through 4 or 5 ipads. I returned my one five days later after launch.

I would just return it and wait some time before buying one. Save the hassle.

Hi

Id forgot to mention, Id only bought it yesterday. I just dont understand why I would get a refurb if I swapped out over the fone for an iPad 2 only purchased yesterday lol.

Baz

You could try to see if they would give you a new one and a free smart cover for going through the 3 exchanges. But if they dont i would get my money back and wait a bit if you can.

Is it right that posts discussing taking this to the media on here have been deleted?

Third times not the charm, unfortunately!

I was lucky enough to get an iPad 2 on launch day, March 11th. While setting things up I noticed the light leakage. Immediately called Apple, got a bit of the run around but eventually was told to take it back to the Apple store near me. Called the Apple store that was closest to me (2 hrs. away) let them know what problems I was having with the iPad 2. They said they would call when a replacement came in. On March 17th I get the call, hop in the car and make the 2 hr. trek. Get to the store let them know what was going on, they give me a new iPad 2. Big smile on my face. When I get home start the setup and guess what.. not only did this one have light leakage but it was worse than the first one! You got to be kidding me!! I decided to wait a few weeks before replacing my replacement. Once again call Apple store let them know what is going on. Like the first time they say they'll call when replacement comes in. I get the call and head to the store on 4/9/11. Exchange iPad 2 with no fuss. Now before heading back home I open up the replacement to the replacement... Oh my you have got to be kidding me, am I on some kind of hidden camera show. You guessed it, there it was in left hand corner and sides, all kinds of light leakage. No other iPad 2 available for exchange. Head home dejected. Long story short, if you have light leakage my suggestion like others on this board would be to just wait until Apple has fixed the problem. If you haven't got an iPad 2 yet and your not the gambling kind, just wait until the problem is fixed.

So far I am 0-3! Maybe 4th time will be the charm! I must say even though this has been very frustrating, Apples customer service has been excellent!!

Yes it has. As it contravenes the terms of use sections 2.1 and 2.3