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Well that only lasted 24 hours...

Flyinace2000 said:
If it shipped today at 2:40pm from Shanghai (or sometime before 7am our Eastern time). It is being shipped via FedEx Express 2 day, will i get it on friday or monday?
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Paste the tracking # into Safari's Google bar and press Return :)
 
nagromme said:
Paste the tracking # into Safari's Google bar and press Return :)
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They do not show a delivery date yet. Last time they delivered a day early.
 
I just got my 20" imac today and it came with a dead pixel, loose screen (not attached to the frame on the entire right side) and back backlighting. Already setup a refund with amazon.com. Seasoned macrumors members probably remember me as the guy with horrible Apple luck. This is literally my 15th Apple computer to come with a problem with the screen... almost every single time pixel issues. I tried all the fixes but none of them work. I'm soooo pissed off. I hate to say this, but since Apple does not make a headless iMac I'm probably going to call it quits with Apple. They just don't make a good product. And I'm not selling out for a macpro... and the mini is underpowered.

EDIT: Make that two dead pixels (yes dead not stuck). New one is dead center in the screen GRRR
 
My 24 inch came with 8 stuck pixels. Apple refused to replace it, but they said they would replace the screen for me. As soon as the local Apple store gets my replacement screen in, they're going to perform the repair. The 6 of the stuck pixels weren't bad - it's the two BRIGHT green ones that were very annoying - especially when you go to a black screen.
 
Hardsheller said:
My 24 inch came with 8 stuck pixels. Apple refused to replace it, but they said they would replace the screen for me. As soon as the local Apple store gets my replacement screen in, they're going to perform the repair. The 6 of the stuck pixels weren't bad - it's the two BRIGHT green ones that were very annoying - especially when you go to a black screen.
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Your computer came with 8 stuck pixels and they would not replace it. That is a load of bull right there. This is why I buy my macs from resellers so I actually have a chance of returning if I have a problem without being hassled as much. Sorry to hear about your problem!
 
Chrispy said:
Your computer came with 8 stuck pixels and they would not replace it. That is a load of bull right there. This is why I buy my macs from resellers so I actually have a chance of returning if I have a problem without being hassled as much. Sorry to hear about your problem!
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They should replace that. Call them again and be firm!
 
Chrispy said:
Your computer came with 8 stuck pixels and they would not replace it. That is a load of bull right there. This is why I buy my macs from resellers so I actually have a chance of returning if I have a problem without being hassled as much. Sorry to hear about your problem!
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I spent hours on the phone with them and at the store - no amount of pleading or firmness worked. I don't want to take a hit on the restocking fee. Some battles are just not worth fighting - I can't handle any more stress over this issue - so I'll just take my screen replacement and try to be happy.
 
Hardsheller said:
I spent hours on the phone with them and at the store - no amount of pleading or firmness worked. I don't want to take a hit on the restocking fee. Some battles are just not worth fighting - I can't handle any more stress over this issue - so I'll just take my screen replacement and try to be happy.
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Just ask to talk to a manager when yo ucall apple care if the rep is not giving you what you want. It works wonders.

-Will
 
Chrispy said:
I just got my 20" imac today and it came with a dead pixel, loose screen (not attached to the frame on the entire right side) and back backlighting. Already setup a refund with amazon.com. Seasoned macrumors members probably remember me as the guy with horrible Apple luck. This is literally my 15th Apple computer to come with a problem with the screen... almost every single time pixel issues. I tried all the fixes but none of them work. I'm soooo pissed off. I hate to say this, but since Apple does not make a headless iMac I'm probably going to call it quits with Apple. They just don't make a good product. And I'm not selling out for a macpro... and the mini is underpowered.

EDIT: Make that two dead pixels (yes dead not stuck). New one is dead center in the screen GRRR
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I would tell you not to be superstitious and give up on a great OS that's going places.... but 15 bad screens? I'd be looking at Linux myself! :eek: I do think Apple has a mid-range headless in the works. Wait for that... and find out what supplier(s) Apple uses for their screens, and buy a display that does NOT use those suppliers!

Sacrificing a goat may help too.


Hardsheller said:
I spent hours on the phone with them and at the store - no amount of pleading or firmness worked. I don't want to take a hit on the restocking fee. Some battles are just not worth fighting - I can't handle any more stress over this issue - so I'll just take my screen replacement and try to be happy.
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What's wrong with a screen replacement? (As long as you have an Apple Store nearby to do it--and assuming you're not jinxed like Chrispy!) It costs Apple a lot of money to turn an entire new computer into a refurb, when really just one part needs to be fixed under warranty.
 
Haha I really am jinxed. I actually had Apple Corporate call me a few months back to see why I had so many computers returned. They were surprised when they checked the records and saw that a tech had indeed verified many of them haha.
 
Chrispy said:
Haha I really am jinxed. I actually had Apple Corporate call me a few months back to see why I had so many computers returned. They were surprised when they checked the records and saw that a tech had indeed verified many of them haha.
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well, you're doing the rest of us a favor by being the one that's like a magnet for bad computers......just know that we appreciate it since it improves the odds that we'll get a good one
 
Macky-Mac said:
well, you're doing the rest of us a favor by being the one that's like a magnet for bad computers......just know that we appreciate it since it improves the odds that we'll get a good one
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I'm glad I can be of service ;)
 
*sigh* this is why I use CRT. Well except on Laptops. and on one of my laptops i have 1 bright green and 2 red stuck pixels on it. the other is black and white, and I can assure you that if that screen ever got a dead green pixel (although since it's black and white, i dont no if thats possible) I would throw it out in a seconed. Because at least you have color on these things to distract you :D

And they do have flat panel CRT monitors you know...
 
Replacement arrived today. A day ahead of schedule :-D. I am installing OSX now and will report back soon about pixels and buzzing.

-Will
 
Cassie said:
You know, now that I read my last post, I'm beginning to realize it didn't make much sense...:eek:

Anyway, hope it all goes well for you.
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So far no dead pixels, but the weird buz is still there.
 
I'm lucky I don't have any stuck pixels. I'm very much like you are... even one dead pixel would drive me nuts... I haven't had a machine this perfect in a looooooong looooooong time :)

Maybe yours will settle in?
 
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