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    Dead Pixel Testers/scanners

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Hanketsu, Dec 8, 2011.

  1. Hanketsu

    Hanketsu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay, first off I would like to state I did spend some time scouring the forums to try and figure out if anyone has posted an issue on this subject. (about an hour looking). I found one on screen guides but that threat was closed and hasn't been touched since 2006 and in that thread no one had made any mention of asking about scanning for dead pixels. That said I have a few questions.

    1) I see that notebook sellers are offering a "30-day zero dead pixel guarantee". How do these manufacturers/resellers test for dead pixels? Do they have some sort of special software that just scans the display and tells them if there are any dead pixels?

    2) What software would be recommended to check for dead pixels myself to make sure that I don't have any dead pixels and the manufacturer isn't just after my money? Would this software or any software be able to tell me if there are dead pixels or would I have to manually scan the display for dead pixels?

    I figured this is kind of a software question and I do plan on running Windows 7 Professional on my laptop so I posted here. If anyone has a better idea of what forums I should be posting in, please direct me to it. I would like a quick, concise reply though so no "dead" forums either please.
     
    Hanketsu, Dec 8, 2011
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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  3. sarge_

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    They test the screen for dead pixels by *gasp!* looking at the screen. With their eyes. Do you even know what a dead pixel is? :D
     
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  4. Hanketsu

    Hanketsu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you very much Tinderbox. So, I can't find an actual program then that would just auto scan for dead pixels? I would actually have to look for them still?
    I don't feel there is a need for sarcasm and being snide. I'm just asking questions. I'm fully aware of what a dead pixel is and if I get a display with one glaring at me right smack in the middle of my display I won't be happy. Off on the edges is tolerable but with the art work I plan on doing I wish for the display to be perfect.
     
    Hanketsu, Dec 13, 2011
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    I don't get it. You want a program that would pinpoint where the dead pixels are? Which you can already see?
     
    sarge_, Dec 13, 2011
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    I'd just use MS Paint. Red filled rectangle, Blue filled rectangle, Green Filled rectangle, view full screen, done.
     
    olyteddy, Dec 13, 2011
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