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Thin Horizontal Lines on Rev 2 MBA?
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White Lines
I spoke to Apple about the white lines. Seems like they know nothing about it. They said I can either get a replacement, refund, or get it looked it at apple service centers. I still haven't decided what to do yet. Coming from the new mb pro, i really like the size and the screen that i can actually use outdoor. But with these lines, on top of the heat problems Im having, Im thinking of whether or not to go back to the pro. Decisions decisions!
I spoke to Apple about the white lines. Seems like they know nothing about it. They said I can either get a replacement, refund, or get it looked it at apple service centers. I still haven't decided what to do yet. Coming from the new mb pro, i really like the size and the screen that i can actually use outdoor. But with these lines, on top of the heat problems Im having, Im thinking of whether or not to go back to the pro. Decisions decisions!
Yeah I am kind of inclined to agree with you, my model is 8845xx and it has no four finger swipe, and grey lines, My friend got a 8844xx with the same problem. And seeing the feedback here it looks to be a major hardware issue, but I'll give Apple a chance to exchange it, if the new one comes back with the same issues, well then I'll take a refund.
here is another thread about this on apple web site
hopefully Apple will respond to these issues
I hate the "we are not aware of this issue" response
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1786926&tstart=0
hopefully Apple will respond to these issues
I hate the "we are not aware of this issue" response
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1786926&tstart=0
I have a week 45 model and have the same problem with the lines on the screen.
I had it delivered to my office and noticed the lines as soon as I had the OS booted. It had been bugging me all day at work, I assumed that my MacBook at home would be the same and I had perhaps just got used to it. It's not, it's much clearer and just as bright (even though is CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent tube) backlit).
I'm going to send mine back, but I do have a question. Has anyone got bootcamp running with Vista/XP. I was curious as to whether with a windows based driver the same problem appears? Would be good to know, as if it's a driver issue I won't return my Air. However, I pretty convinced it's a hardware fault - either the coating/alignment of the screen itself - or possibly some kind of interference?
Any people running Vista
on their Air?
On a side note the Air rev 2 is the product it should have been originally. It's just a wonderful piece of kit.
Graham.
I had it delivered to my office and noticed the lines as soon as I had the OS booted. It had been bugging me all day at work, I assumed that my MacBook at home would be the same and I had perhaps just got used to it. It's not, it's much clearer and just as bright (even though is CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent tube) backlit).
I'm going to send mine back, but I do have a question. Has anyone got bootcamp running with Vista/XP. I was curious as to whether with a windows based driver the same problem appears? Would be good to know, as if it's a driver issue I won't return my Air. However, I pretty convinced it's a hardware fault - either the coating/alignment of the screen itself - or possibly some kind of interference?
Any people running Vista
on their Air? On a side note the Air rev 2 is the product it should have been originally. It's just a wonderful piece of kit.
Graham.
I have a week 45 model and have the same problem with the lines on the screen.
I had it delivered to my office and noticed the lines as soon as I had the OS booted. It had been bugging me all day at work, I assumed that my MacBook at home would be the same and I had perhaps just got used to it. It's not, it's much clearer and just as bright (even though is CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent tube) backlit).
I'm going to send mine back, but I do have a question. Has anyone got bootcamp running with Vista/XP. I was curious as to whether with a windows based driver the same problem appears? Would be good to know, as if it's a driver issue I won't return my Air. However, I pretty convinced it's a hardware fault - either the coating/alignment of the screen itself - or possibly some kind of interference?
Any people running Vista
On a side note the Air rev 2 is the product it should have been originally. It's just a wonderful piece of kit.
Graham.
It's not a driver issue because it exhibits the same thing when you turn on the computer and the grey boot screen appears.
y2J
Fair enough.
I've only had it a day and it's not with me at the mo. Was just a thought...
So that's two 9C9As with no lines.
OK, someone with lines reply! LOL
9C9A here, identical to the others, but I do see the lines.
The only way we can be certain those without lines truly don't have the lines is if they had a previous unit with lines or have seen the lines on other units.
The lines are not obvious and could be overlooked.
I am still waiting to hear from someone that had the lines and exchanged for a unit that doesn't have the lines? Therefore at the risk of sounding arrogant
until this happens i am not willing to drop 2.5k and assume all units have the lines
The lines are not obvious and could be overlooked.
I am still waiting to hear from someone that had the lines and exchanged for a unit that doesn't have the lines? Therefore at the risk of sounding arrogant
until this happens i am not willing to drop 2.5k and assume all units have the lines
9C9A - another without lines. If I've got 'em, no one else can see them either.
My 14 days are up this Friday and believe me - I've been looking.
My 14 days are up this Friday and believe me - I've been looking.
Wow, that blue background example is fugly. As previously stated, I've got a week 44 version with no lines and I did not notice lines on the display units at the Sacramento, Arder Fair Demos. Four finger swipe works fine for me as well.
I think, at the end of the day it's not really Apple's fault for receiving a batch of working but faulty displays... Apple after all doesn't manufacture it's own parts, though you think with all the experience from previous systems they'd be quality testing for future occurrence??
Umm scratch that! Those system are built in cheap and cheerful China, where they'll most probably resort to buying "B" rated displays to save a cent. Therefore, faults and imperfections is the norm!
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