MacBook Pro Retina display burn-in?

DrAndyWright wrote:

Yes, I got a week 33 Samsung as my first replacement for my week 28 lg with bad retention.

Thanks, but what I meant was when people were exchanging screens-only (not whole units.

It looks like a few people reported IR on Samsung displays in this poll:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1422669&page=5

Defects can happen in any product, so it isn't surprising. But considering that the problem is far more common in LG displays, who wants to hold on to a product that has such a higher probability of developing defects? My first display was an LG, and it didn't show noticeable IR in the first week I had it. But I did notice the screen was darker and had poorer contrast when put side-by-side with a Samsung, so I decided to get a replacement. For such an expensive machine, nothing less than perfect will settle. I now have a replacement, also an LG, which sadly has the same contrast/brightness issues and was demonstrating IR within the first two days. I've already spoken with a management rep at Apple and told him I would be returning it within 14 days for a replacement. He agreed that was my only option (aside from getting a refund and reordering in a month) if I want to get a Samsung screen.

In any case, once you are past 14 days, you are locked in, and many see the issue appear after that. I see no reason to risk holding onto an LG when their problems are frequent and well-documented.

Well compared my ipad 2 and my rMBP (samsung screen) and it is clear the rMBP has a warmer white.

However, whether this is bad I don't know or whether it is the ipad that is too 'blue white'

This is driving me nuts. I have to purchase a MBP this weekend and still can't decide whether to get the Retina or not. I know its the future and all but these screen issues have me hesitant. Oh Steve how your missed.

Is it not possible to just open the boxes when purchasing in store and checking the display before leaving? If its not a Samsung then keep exchanging until it is lol?

If i were you Drandy...i'd return that rMBP..not trying to make you feel bad but it looks really yellow..not suppose to be like that...heres mine. The Ipad 3 on the left...the retina macbook pro on the right...

mine as mentioned is a Samsung screen...that is great...no yellowing at all...and my ipad is slightly yellower than that....but definitely have that exchanged and use my photo as an example...good luck

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I haven't seen anyone here report receiving a Samsung screen replacement. It would be good to know if they ship Samsungs for those machines that originally had a Samsung. Though I'm afraid they are just shipping LGs for all replacements.

screen replacement no..they will try to give you an LG/Sharp...if you want a Samsung..they have to replace the whole machine..and they have a few in the back..you just have to go to the right store..find a nice manager that will work with you..explain you only want a Samsung...and they will hopefully find one using the ripley system..they did in my case...

transfix..yes you can test it in the store..but you have to download this program install it and run it....Im not sure if you find that its an LG whether they will keep opening boxes...you can tell them before purchasing you only want a Samsung..most will tell you they have no way of knowing..but they do....and maybe they keep the samsungs for customers that have had issues with their machines...not sure....anyway here is the link

http://cyneticsoft.com/downloads/DisplayDetector.dmg

I am in the SAME EXACT shoes as you, i want to go purchase one today and it is killing me that this is a major issue. I am debating between the rMBP or the AntiGlare non retina, But i will purchase only with the manager, not just any rep if i go today, because i will tell him that if when u get me the computer from the back and i open the box and i see its an LG, i am returning it within 5 minutes after purchasing!

Haha I am sitting here ready to head down to do that same thing. Sheesh In all the years I have had Apple products I don't ever remember hesitating so much to buy something.

I cheated in the lottery by contacting the manager of the store (not an Apple store, but a premium reseller), and we made a deal that I could swap to the samsung machine on the store display if the new machine wasn't. We agreed on an extra fee for having to replace and reinstall the display machine. Luckily we didn't have to go through that, as the new machine had a samsung. It has some bad pixels though, but that's nothing compared to this IR mess.

abacus01 wrote:

Dont know why you guys are having such a hard time..

I have to say that was a humorous post! "Don't know why you guys are having such a hard time" ... followed by a huge long saga detailing the hard time you had (doesn't sound like it was fully resolved yet either).

rohit.anupindi wrote:

Check this page by Cnet http://news.cnet.com/8301-33620_3-57454551-278/forget-retina-look-how-much-the-n ew-macbook-pro-displays/

Scroll down to the part where MacBook Pro retina and the old MacBook are compared. In that picture the Retina screen is clearly yellow. Basically most people are ignorant of the problems they are facing or they just don't know what to do.

Do you seriously think you can reasonably compare two images taken at different times by an iPhone camera?

Hi abacus01

Is that picture with your rMBP on default colour LCD profile ? I can get mine somewhere between my iPhone 4s and iPad 2 white point by messing with the calibration profile, though I am not sure if this is as good as having a screen with the orrect native white point ?

Its nice to see that some of you are finally utilizing the Ripley system as I had recommended in one of my earlier posts. I have a theory as to why it seems there are more LG displays than Samsungs. Samsung is currently working on their own Retina Like Computer(s) (Series 9). It stands to reason that these displays are not as simple to produce as many others. Combine that with Samsung launching probably more than 1 Retina Computer, ie: a 13" & 15" model, I would think that Samsung is going to utilize their factories to serve their own products as opposed to Apple's product line. This is just a opinion but maybe? Take a look at the link below for reference to what Samsung may be launching.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/261763/samsung_shows_off_series_9_laptop_with_ret inamatching_display.html

my color calibration is set to the adobe rgb because I like a higher contrast..if i set it to the LCD profile.believe it or not...my screen is even brighter and whiter...i use the RGB setting because i find I get better contrast even though some pics look a little darker depending on the pic.....