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    Is Screen flicker still an issue?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Tinderbox (UK), Jul 11, 2009.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    As i am still waiting for my UMacbook pro 17" to be delivered , I have been going though the Apple Forum, and a problem with the screen flickering , seems to affect a lot of models and a lot of people are angry, is this a serious issue or not.

    My 3000th post :) :) :) :)
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 11, 2009
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  2. NgCir

    NgCir Notebook Consultant

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    No its not.

    And as your mbp is already on the way, stop stressing about all things that could go wrong with it. You've made the purchase and will have two weeks to test it out for yourself. Save yourself the worry...and the ulcer. :)
     
    NgCir, Jul 11, 2009
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

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    So i can take it to the BANK that their is NO problem with screen flicker.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 11, 2009
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  4. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    Remember the angry people are the one's that post.
     
    Seshan, Jul 11, 2009
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    Yea, I got my macbook pro and it has the screen flickering but I understand it is probably from the sensor so I just move my screen back a little and it goes away. Unless there is another screen flickering issue going around..
     
    angrydog, Jul 11, 2009
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    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Nothing is for sure in this life. Just test it out when you get it, and if there's a problem I'm certain Apple would work with you to get the issue corrected. No worries. :)
     
    talin, Jul 12, 2009
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    I would have thought Apple would simply replace units with the screen flicker?
     
    sarahfox, Jul 12, 2009
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  8. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    I only get it on super-ekeing minimum brightness in terms of readily visible whole-screen flickering, and not constantly (as far as I can see). It irritates me sometimes but not to a deal-killing level. As for line-pattern flickering, that problem hasn't gone away and as far as I'm concerned, I rarely encounter the specific type of graphics that triggers that issue.

    Since it occurs on all of my 17-inchers now purchased / replaced at different times I figure it's a typical Apple 'design feature', i.e. something much less prevalent on the actually premium laptops I have from other makers.
     
    Vogelbung, Jul 12, 2009
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  9. Tinderbox (UK)

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    That`s one design feature they can keep :(

     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 12, 2009
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  10. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    I still don't get any flickering, never did... or my eyes are so bad I can't tell.
     
    doh123, Jul 12, 2009
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  11. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    Tinderbox, stop warring about any "possible" defect :) if it turns out to be bad, you can always get replacement ;)
     
    Xirurg, Jul 12, 2009
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  12. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    If i ever get it , supposed to be delivered the 10th last friday, Now changed to 20th and website i ordered from no longer shows it for sale, only last years models.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 12, 2009
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  13. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    I suppose you ordered it from Apple outlet?
     
    Xirurg, Jul 12, 2009
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  14. Tinderbox (UK)

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    No a company i have an account with, not apple, but they are an authorised reseller, I think they are trying to sell of old stock.

    Strange thing is they are trying to sell a last years model 17" uMBP 2.66ghz for £2,329.00 , when i ordered my july 2009 model 2.8ghz 4gb ddr3 500gb hdd 9600m GT for £1850.00 , but as i said it no long shows for sale.

    http://www.very.co.uk/rf/vry/s.do/e...6756+85+4294962959&Np=1&Nu=this_product&seo=t
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 12, 2009
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  15. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    maybe it is sold-out? anyway,thats hell of a good price for new one!
     
    Xirurg, Jul 12, 2009
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  17. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    oups,sorry,I read $...then why didn't you order from apple?
     
    Xirurg, Jul 12, 2009
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  18. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    As i said i have an account on the website i linked, also buy now pay July 2010

    PS. We never get anything cheaper than the US.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 12, 2009
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    I see...anyway, I hope your unit will be perfect
     
    Xirurg, Jul 12, 2009
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