Q: MacBook Pro Retina display burn-in?

Old Apple Macbooks (2002 and before) were - amazingly - true 8-bit depth, they were the FIRST and only. Nowadays it is common for all mobile computers to be 6-bit, i think some thinkpads are 8-bit as well (they also used to be). The greates problem is that when you increase the color gamut (form 66.9% of the sRGB space to 99% of the sRGB space that demands 8-bit depth for precise color reproduction) without increasing the bit depth, image artifacts like dithering become more appearent. But almost all IPS LCDs are just 6-bit.

syrius777,

True, but if you work with images, photos or videos, that won't do, you have to keep a proper calibrated monitor. If you are using it just for fun or basics it is ok to have any calibration you want or sort of. As long as you accept you won't be displaying images and videos  in the correct way since they were edited to be displayed in proper calibrated display. It is the same thing for Home Theaters.

You can still try 1800 if you want it more blueish than yellowish on lg,nothing wrong with it.

Yes you are right about the 2200 but its still up to the user i think.If yellowish is a problem for him... i personaly like 2200 looks more natural

I have just received MacBook Retina today. It shows ghost image after 15-20 minutes. My concern isn't the esthetics or lack of perfection. I'm worried that the screen may gradually unfold a serious fault after a year or later when you're not covered for a repair or replacement.

Apple UK technical support has confirmed and recorded as 'Hardware Fault' eligible for repair or return/refund. I have an impression that they know about this issue very well. I hope that Apple will deal with this manufacturing problem..... so for now I will not be placing any new orders for Retina models.

hey 8212!

I was thinking about a preemptive return but i just cant justify it.

Side by side with my 2010 MBP i cant see any yellowness - if there was visible IR i would do... i have the three year apple care so if IR does manifest then i'll deffo kick up an allmighty fuss.

Another problem is that I have a dissertation due in 6 weeks. Mt old MBP has a new owner and I can't afford any downtime!!

Good luck though!

Btw to an earlier poster that said "LG was an up and coming manufacturer" untrue. LG has been around for a LONG time. Its just they used to be called Goldstar.

Also in appliances yes its true LG is known for their lack of quality control.

LG is a simple company. They changed the name to LG because Goldstar was indicative of low market products and everybody knew it at the time. Most of you aren't old enough to remember.

LG went marketing crazy, redesigned everything to look "sleek" and slowl raised their prices across the board.

Now most LG products look sleek, cool, and they have marketing everywhere so people naturally figure they must be pretty good. Isn't really the case.

I left the "About Downloads" doc open for exactly 5 minutes before i made this video. http://youtu.be/muDE26OFM1k

angelus512 wrote:

 

Btw to an earlier poster that said "LG was an up and coming manufacturer" untrue. LG has been around for a LONG time. Its just they used to be called Goldstar.

 

Also in appliances yes its true LG is known for their lack of quality control.

 

LG is a simple company. They changed the name to LG because Goldstar was indicative of low market products and everybody knew it at the time. Most of you aren't old enough to remember.

 

LG went marketing crazy, redesigned everything to look "sleek" and slowl raised their prices across the board.

 

Now most LG products look sleek, cool, and they have marketing everywhere so people naturally figure they must be pretty good. Isn't really the case.

I remember Goldstar.  Universally known for makng low end garbage.  I didn't know that they became LG.  I'd forgotten all about them.

I remember Goldstar, just took a brief look at Wikipedia.  Seems they had a few divisions since the 40s when they first started doing business.  L is for LUCKY and G is for GOLDSTAR.  The lucky side was famous for toothpaste and detergent, while the Goldstar has made consumer electronics since the 50s.  The G side has had a lot of failed  partnerships, including one with Nortel who went bankrupt soon after. 

So just so I can be the first to say it with great effect.

Dear Apple,

Thanks for landing us all with Lucky-Goldstar panels. You really do pick the best materials/parts don't you Jony Ive?

I think Apple execs are legally obligated to maximize profits.  I deal with vendors often, they have different prices.  So if one vendor has a low failure rate but higher price and another has a lower price and acceptable failure rate, it's a business decision. 

Great video

Well I was under the impression Apple was supposed to be as follows:

"At Apple we DONT compromise on quality. No matter what it costs we make the best products in the world and our prices reflect that"

Excuse me while I chuckle a little.

kevinjung wrote:

 

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It will summarize the issue, determine if you have the issue, and give you solution methods.

http://www.cyneticsoft.com/mbpretina

 

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It will be on the same webpage. I'll update you when it is available for submitting info.

Cheers!

Good info!

One comment though: you mention requesting a Samsung screen as a replacement, but I don't think this is possible. When I tried to get my screen replaced and specifically asked what brand it was, they said there was no way to tell until after it had been installed. And unless they see a problem that would justify another replacement, they won't replace it again (and an LG screen by itself isn't justification for a replacement).