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I wanted to like System76. I had a dead pixel on a new machine that was to be my new workhorse AAAAAND that's how I learned what a dead pixel policy is! Turns
by analognoise 10y ago
I wanted to like System76. I had a dead pixel on a new machine that was to be my new workhorse AAAAAND that's how I learned what a dead pixel policy is!
Turns out, theirs was rubbish. The whole laptop wasn't elegant or well constructed, but it was durable. I had to send it in for repairs once, that went well. Still, I'd never buy anything of theirs again. Ever.
- jacquesm 10y agoDead pixel 'on' or dead pixel 'off'?
- analognoise 10y agoDead pixel on, bright green. HOORAY.
- jacquesm 10y agoUgh. That's not acceptable. Ok. I asked because I've seen someone make a huge fuss about a pixel that was simply dead (off) and I probably would not have noticed at all. But a bright green on pixel no matter where on the screen would be a continuous distraction for me.
- dmoy 10y agoWhen I got my current monitor I noticed it had a dead (on) bright red pixel. I was originally extremely upset with this and it was super distracting, but then 2 days later I didn't notice it anymore, and now I can't even remember where it is. That was like 3+ years ago I think.
- analognoise 10y agoThe wavelength most noticeable to the human eye is yellow-green - I wonder if we're less apt to notice depending on wavelength?
- reikonomusha 10y agoIf something is "most noticeable" then something else is less noticeable.
- rincebrain 10y agoHave you tried using some of the pixel unsticking utilities that are available that futz with the surrounding pixels in an attempt to convince it to behave? I can't begin to guess at the underlying physics of why doing that works for things that persist across a cold boot, but the few times I've had a stuck pixel, they've been useful.
- vhost- 10y agoI had 3 on a brand new macbook years ago and apple wouldn't take it back because it wasn't enough. they were very noticeable.
- brianwawok 10y agoDon't you have a 14 day return window for any reason?
- kondro 10y agoYes. And I've used it a couple of times.