element059 wrote:
...At the moment the image retention doesn't really bother me but is it likely to get worse as time goes on?
My Yearly warantee is nearly up so if it is likely to get worse I'd prefer to get it replaced now...
Since your original warranty is still in effect, you can still buy AppleCare if you want. And since the IR sounds less obnoxious to you than the Samsung tint, hedging your bets with AppleCare might make sense.
I assume you've already spent some time in this thread and know the pros and cons of getting a replacement. There appear to be at least three variations on the Retina display. Samsung, LG SJA1 and LG SJA2. Reading through that thread suggests that replacements tend to be Samsung rather than the newer LG but even with what's probably the longest thread in Apple Support Communities history, it's still likely a small sample, so I don't think there's a definitive answer on what replacements are used. I mention that because my SJA2 has shown no signs of IR at all and no tint either, so there might be hope.
Update: Just stumbled on this thread which, while not local, suggests that once a Samsung is installed, there appears to be no going back, at least not for now. Two more years of warranty might help.😉
