Apple has not fixed the yellow tint on the iMac 27: Production week: 26 (July)

[Kronie]

Still, some people claim (CLAIM!!) they have a "perfect" screen.

I was one of the first people to own the 27" i7 and I ended up getting one replacement for a yellow screen and then I returned the second one for a refund....At the time I thought the problem was widespread on every iMac even though there were claims of "perfect screens"

Some of these recent perfect screen claims were from professional photographers so maybe things are getting better?

The percentages of people complaining about yellow screens is so small compared to overall users that either were super sensitive to it, we all have horrible luck to get so many bad replacements OR the "perfect screens" out there really aint so perfect.

Because I really would love to have a 27" quad core and thinking that Apple by now has solved the problem (or at lease has made it better), I just bought another 27" i7.

Wish me luck!

 

[bprice]

I haven't ready ANY of this thread.I have seen many topics on this subject and chose not to read any of those also.That only made me wary of buying an iMaci7....... thank G-d I haven't read any of the symptoms or i would never have bought it!!.

There's something to be said for being "told a problem" and being hyper sensitive to discovering it on your own.I have not a clue what to look for in the screen yellowing and missing pixels.My i7 looks great and I expect it to stay that way.

Butch"rose colored glasses" Price

 

[AppleRules]

For the one billionth time, there is no fix. (not directed at you,; just in general)

ALL of them have varying degrees of yellow, unfortunately.

This is inherent in the design. You either live with a little yellow or go elsewhere.

Please look at the iMac patent for the LED backlit screen. Apple states that these color inconsistences are normal.

You'd think after 9 months people would realise this, yet we still see week # has yellow tint threads, unbeleivable.

 

[cmvsm]

I think that people are looking for things. Not saying that yellow screens don't exist, as I had one full replacement and then a screen only replacement. However, in retrospect, i think that I read a little too much of this forum and began looking for inconsistencies that may or may not have been there.

I think that Apple did a great job in handling this, as any television manufacturer would have told you to take a hike after the first replacement. The LCD technology is varied, and if you can't deal with that, then either go CRT or Plasma.

 

[TennisandMusic]

I think that people are looking for things. Not saying that yellow screens don't exist, as I had one full replacement and then a screen only replacement. However, in retrospect, i think that I read a little too much of this forum and began looking for inconsistencies that may or may not have been there.

I think that Apple did a great job in handling this, as any television manufacturer would have told you to take a hike after the first replacement. The LCD technology is varied, and if you can't deal with that, then either go CRT or Plasma.

Ugh...why do people keep making excuses for Apple. They are just bad screens, period. I don't know what else to say. To be fair LG has some funky screens lately, but Apple is choosing to use them so...it's not just an LCD problem it's an LED lighting problem that Apple chose to employ. Plenty of people have older iMacs and have said the old screens make the new ones look old and terrible from a color consistency viewpoint. I've had many LCD's and would have to agree. I had to return two because they were just unacceptable.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

A imac can cost more that $3.400 hardware! People have the right to demand perfection from a premium priced item in a world where Apple is several years behind in the latest tech hardware and overprices for it.

 

[WardC]

My screen wasn't yellow but it was making the high frequency loud "dog whistle" sound that was almost deafening. I returned it today to the Apple Store for a full refund.

The sound that I was experiencing can be seen in this YouTube video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8MWUH9ZhL0

 

[Btom]

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I think that Apple did a great job in handling this, as any television manufacturer would have told you to take a hike after the first replacement. The LCD technology is varied, and if you can't deal with that, then either go CRT or Plasma.

Color consistency on any modern LCD TV screen (including LED) is very good, otherwise they simply wouldn't sell. Just drop by to your friendly BestBuy and have a look for yourself. No problems with availability of anti reflection coating of the screen either.

Tom B.

 

[newhere]

Well guys here the latest news again….

Today I received my third Imac what a disappointment, worse that the second one with one dead pixel

What should I do?, they told me that they can replace the LCD!, Should I ask for a refund and wait for the next release?

I wasted so much time on apple phone calls, delivery and pickups, what a joke


Thinking going back to PC

 

[Btom]

..... Should I ask for a refund and wait for the next release?.....

Yes!

Tom B.

 

[cmvsm]

Ugh...why do people keep making excuses for Apple. They are just bad screens, period. I don't know what else to say. To be fair LG has some funky screens lately, but Apple is choosing to use them so...it's not just an LCD problem it's an LED lighting problem that Apple chose to employ. Plenty of people have older iMacs and have said the old screens make the new ones look old and terrible from a color consistency viewpoint. I've had many LCD's and would have to agree. I had to return two because they were just unacceptable.

Not making excuses at all. I value my $2K purchase just as much as anyone, and am far from fanboy status. The 'old' screen vs. 'new' comment is ridiculous. I was able to make first hand comparisons to my last iMac, and that wasn't the case, and I've had quite a few. You are throwing around a lot of blanket statements that simply don't apply to everyone.

I haven't seen a resurge of this type of 'yellow screen' thread in a while, but ironically, it seems to be the same people complaining as was 6 months ago. I think that once you 'think' that you see something, you continue to see it no matter if the screen is perfect or not. Stare at a stuffed animal long enough, and it will move...lol. Its a shame as those people won't ever be able to enjoy their purchase.

 

[dexthageek]

Not making excuses at all. I value my $2K purchase just as much as anyone, and am far from fanboy status. The 'old' screen vs. 'new' comment is ridiculous. I was able to make first hand comparisons to my last iMac, and that wasn't the case, and I've had quite a few. You are throwing around a lot of blanket statements that simply don't apply to everyone.

I haven't seen a resurge of this type of 'yellow screen' thread in a while, but ironically, it seems to be the same people complaining as was 6 months ago. I think that once you 'think' that you see something, you continue to see it no matter if the screen is perfect or not. Stare at a stuffed animal long enough, and it will move...lol. Its a shame as those people won't ever be able to enjoy their purchase.

I agree. If you are expecting there to be a problem chances are pretty good you will find one.

 

[SwiftLives]

To the OP:

ALL of the iMacs have yellow tint to some degree. It's inherent in the design. Please take a look at the iMac patent for the LED backlit system and you'll see that Apple even states the lack or diminished color uniformity found within this new technology. That a dispersement of color will be evident. The process Apple has engineered to implement it has created these yellow-like blotches.

Apple is placating their customers with replacements, however, some of the replacements have actually been former returns, evidenced by the scuffing and other indentifying clues.

If you've been following the board, no one has really recevied a perfect iMac, devoid of any color inconsistences. They ALL SETTLE. Please understandthat before yopu put yourself throguh a long frustrating cycle of return/replace/repair - all to no avail. Often, they have MORE problems. not less.

You need to either accept this fact or look elsewhere. The yellow tint problem is not going away. In fact, I now belive that the Rev. B (soon to be out in the Fall) will also contain this same flaw. It is just the technology, for now.

Best of luck in deciding what to do.

Granted, there is a bit of a discrepancy between marketing and reality, but the Apple iMac page specifically says this about IPS displays:

IPS technology.
The iMac display is designed to look great from almost any angle. A technology called in-plane switching (IPS) makes this possible. Whether you’re sitting in front of the display or standing off to the side, you’ll get a perfect picture with superb color consistency and no loss of detail.

I suppose one could argue that "superb color consistency" doesn't equal "perfect color consistency." One could also argue that many of the displays sent to customers (including myself. Three times.) don't come anywhere close to being described as "superb."

I expect better from Apple.

 

[Btom]

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I suppose one could argue that "superb color consistency" doesn't equal "perfect color consistency." One could also argue that many of the displays sent to customers (including myself. Three times.) don't come anywhere close to being described as "superb."

I expect better from Apple.

I think the golden standard we should use is an average large screen LCD TV set (also using IPS technology). Without all the "Superb", or "Perfect" hype, they simply display uniform white, or shades of grey. Period.

Tom B.

 

[Kronie]

Not making excuses for Apple here but you really cant notice the tinge unless your looking at an all white screen or the screen test.......(or Macrumors) .

My bad i7's ALL had yellow tinge but when I had an image opened in lightroom or PS I couldn't see any difference in colors to my other LCD IPS monitor.

I doubt that 90% of the users wouldn't even have noticed there screen if it had not been for that screen test. I have seen so many posts from people that didn't even notice until they took that screen test.....

 

[Btom]

I agree, that the yellow tinge is not a show stopper for most. Hey, I'd even say that 90% of the people don't really realize the laptop they use everyday have a TN type display and wouldn't tell it from an IPS, unless pointed to specific features and allowed to directly compare.

On the other hand I still would like to know why my computer screen may be missing 5% - 15% of blue at the bottom, or could have a 10% lower brightness band along the bottom edge of the screen, or 15% lower brightness in the corners. My LCD TV clearly doesn't have these.

Tom B.

 

[cmvsm]

I agree, that the yellow tinge is not a show stopper for most. Hey, I'd even say that 90% of the people don't really realize the laptop they use everyday have a TN type display and wouldn't tell it from an IPS, unless pointed to specific features and allowed to directly compare.

On the other hand I still would like to know why my computer screen may be missing 5% - 15% of blue at the bottom, or could have a 10% lower brightness band along the bottom edge of the screen, or 15% lower brightness in the corners. My LCD TV clearly doesn't have these.

Tom B.

My 52" Samsung has developed clouding in one corner. You can't tell it at all when the LCD is on, and its really a beautiful picture. However, after the set has warmed up, and if you are looking at a black screen in a very dark room, you can slightly see it. I called Samsung and they told me that unless it reached a certain degree of issue, they don't replace them. 'Degree of issue' is certainly subjective, and can be determined by Samsung at will. Will I buy another Samsung...oh yeah. In my opinion, they have some of the best looking LCD's on the market, and blow away the competition IMO.

Point is, that with the LCD technology of today, its not perfect, and maybe it will never be. As a consumer you can either continue your never ending quest to find the perfect LCD, or accept that and move on to something else that you are happy with. I'd refuse to keep exchanging out my LCD panel every time there is a small issue. What a pain and inconvenience. I'd rather go buy something else that I'd be happy with. If every manufacturer replaced an LCD panel because of the slightest discrepancy defined by the end user (me), either prices would shoot up for the overall end user, or you'd see that company go out of business, and they won't let that happen.

I'm not saying to settle if you without a doubt have an issue, but to be so sensitive that nothing will appease, that's not a reasonable.

 

[cmvsm]

Not making excuses for Apple here but you really cant notice the tinge unless your looking at an all white screen or the screen test.......(or Macrumors) .

My bad i7's ALL had yellow tinge but when I had an image opened in lightroom or PS I couldn't see any difference in colors to my other LCD IPS monitor.

I doubt that 90% of the users wouldn't even have noticed there screen if it had not been for that screen test. I have seen so many posts from people that didn't even notice until they took that screen test.....

+1

I just read in the other thread that some guy was raising the gamma rates in Photoshop so that he could identify where the yellowing was on his screen. Good grief.....now we're getting into OCD land.