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Thin Horizontal Lines on Rev 2 MBA?
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When I go tomorrow, if they give me a problem I will simply say,
It may not be a defect that is recognized by your geniuses at this time but one should consider that since this product is the only product that has these lines running across the screen AND it is these lines causing eye strain and headaches, one would assume that for $2500, this product does not live up to what one would normally consider a high quality Apple product. I'd also add that I am not the only one complaining. There are multiple sites, including this one, where over 500 people have complained about the issue and it is also not the first time where the people have complained a lot sooner then it took Apple to actually formalize a response to correcting the situation.
I'd say, find me a perfect unit, or allow me the opportunity to return the product today and in the future, when the product works properly, I would be more then happy to repurchase it!
It may not be a defect that is recognized by your geniuses at this time but one should consider that since this product is the only product that has these lines running across the screen AND it is these lines causing eye strain and headaches, one would assume that for $2500, this product does not live up to what one would normally consider a high quality Apple product. I'd also add that I am not the only one complaining. There are multiple sites, including this one, where over 500 people have complained about the issue and it is also not the first time where the people have complained a lot sooner then it took Apple to actually formalize a response to correcting the situation.
I'd say, find me a perfect unit, or allow me the opportunity to return the product today and in the future, when the product works properly, I would be more then happy to repurchase it!
LOL,
you really think i´m interested in several times ping-pong-ing MBAs back to Apple just to give up without MBA and totally exasperated?
I rather wait for a fix (or disclaim to purchase), my head and eyes are worth it
Well, here in Austria/Germany, no store has them in stock.
Besides, not every store here will let you open it and break the package seal if you do not buy it. Same applies for playing around for half an hour or more (to check for the headache/eye issue) if you don´t buy it.
here in the states you can buy it open it and if the issues is there, ask to open another
HLDan, I said '10 times', a single good report from one person (especially if he cares to tell us the product model numbers and some other details) is great. It wasn't even close to saying "don't post". But you don't seem to read things well and cause flames out of nowhere, so I'll not waste my time responding to pointless arguments that doesn't affect the thread in any way from now on. Same with Ironic (We know you have a good one, and you are just inflating the thread and burying the information with pointless personal chatters.)
There are many people who are in serious problems, for those who are upset spending alot to see a product that they just can't cope with and those people who already sold their old laptop and can't take a replacement easily on their 2nd gen Air. So, please... you know... (I guess some don't). Annoying...
And to add something practical than answering bickerings.
At the moment, we either have to, try to keep replacing the Air until you get a good one (though somehow no one reported that an exchanged Air fixed the problem, but they may as well just not post here anymore feeling happy.) or stick to your old computer until we no longer see defective display reports on this thread at certain week models or Apple makes any official statements that they are going to get this fixed at certain moment, so we can finally take the better bet and grab one.
There are many people who are in serious problems, for those who are upset spending alot to see a product that they just can't cope with and those people who already sold their old laptop and can't take a replacement easily on their 2nd gen Air. So, please... you know... (I guess some don't). Annoying...
And to add something practical than answering bickerings.
At the moment, we either have to, try to keep replacing the Air until you get a good one (though somehow no one reported that an exchanged Air fixed the problem, but they may as well just not post here anymore feeling happy.) or stick to your old computer until we no longer see defective display reports on this thread at certain week models or Apple makes any official statements that they are going to get this fixed at certain moment, so we can finally take the better bet and grab one.
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The Toddfather
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Amen. Some people only want to bitch about problems when the MAJORITY of MBA owners do not have the problem. My machine, like most, has no issues (x10).
Oh, glad you are one of those nice people who never complain a problem that arises on you. Laughing at people with problem, because you got lucky sounds mature. This thread is for those who are having problem and discussing to have the situation any better, and what are you doing? (If I had to point it out... and oops, wasn't supposed to post these...)
Laughing at people with problem, because you got lucky sounds mature. This thread is for those who are having problem and discussing to have the situation any better, and what are you doing? (If I had to point it out... and oops, wasn't supposed to post these...)
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The Toddfather
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Oh, glad you are one of those nice people who never complain a problem that arises on you.
You posted that others should not post if they do not have an issue, yet others have asked if there are any rev 2 MBAs without the problem. For example, this post from the "Thread Starter"
No one is laughing at others with issues, just pointing out that your request was silly and not on topic. A little advice for a first day member, it's always a good idea to think first before you post.
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As am I, Ironic.
I'm grateful not to have this issue and wanted to let others considering a MBA purchase there are many owners with no issues.Please note: less than 50 % is a MINORITY
If you fool around, make sure you´ve done your homework....
I think its alot higher the 50% People that have great MBA don't post here, this is a small problem, blown out of proportion.
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The Toddfather
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Of the thousands of MBA-rev2's that were sold, a small handful have reported a problem. That my friend, is a minority.
And you think every Air owner knows this thread? or willing to report same problem again? And sure it's a minority problem when some people said they saw that in the Apple Store...
zero, did you look at the screenshot? Some people say, they compared it side by side against first gen air.
zero, did you look at the screenshot? Some people say, they compared it side by side against first gen air.
Just went to a mac store in Sherman Oaks CA. BOTH the Rev A 1.6 and 1.86 Rev B that were on display had the infamous "lines" (and yes, I checked the configs).
They looked really bad IMHO. I went back and forth several times between the two Airs and the MB and MBP. The whites on the MBA's had a horizontal lines with a slight diagonal angle to the them. I couldn't believe it. The "recycled" paper is a great description. The text was INCREDIBLY difficult to read... I think reading/writing is kinda important on a computer.
I can't believe I am saying this, but the MB screen looked way better (I originally hated that screen due to the viewing angle and bad blacks, but it is way better than the lined screen on the MBA). I don't want to lug the MBP around, so it looks like I am gonna throw down some cash and grab a MB.
This issue is more serious than I anticipated from these boards. Oh... and the 4 finger swipe worked...
They looked really bad IMHO. I went back and forth several times between the two Airs and the MB and MBP. The whites on the MBA's had a horizontal lines with a slight diagonal angle to the them. I couldn't believe it. The "recycled" paper is a great description. The text was INCREDIBLY difficult to read... I think reading/writing is kinda important on a computer.
I can't believe I am saying this, but the MB screen looked way better (I originally hated that screen due to the viewing angle and bad blacks, but it is way better than the lined screen on the MBA). I don't want to lug the MBP around, so it looks like I am gonna throw down some cash and grab a MB.
This issue is more serious than I anticipated from these boards. Oh... and the 4 finger swipe worked...
the Rev. A has this problem now too? People used to say the macbook air had the best screen and they were referring to Rev A.
Then rev B. lines issue comes out and people report they see them now too on the rev A.
I wonder if indeed, the lines are also on the Rev. A or are people just seeing them now because they've been reported.
I have been thinking the same thing, but with so much BS I didn't want to start a flame war.i'm probably going to get flamed for this. But, maybe the problem is with your eyes and not the macbook air screen?
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Usually people find this site and others like it because they have an issue, not because everything is perfect. Which is why these claims become exaggerated and lay readers think it must be on every machine. It is important for those of us who actually own the computer and happen upon a thread like this to respond that not every computer has these issues.
Then again, what do I know, I've only owned two MBAs. I'm not an expert like yourself and others who have never owned one.
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