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12/26/2005 03:05:43 PM · #1

I have this new 17" LCD monitor and it has one dead pixel.Should I worry about it or it's normal;should I change the monitor? What do u think?

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

12/26/2005 03:29:46 PM · #2

anybody?!

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

12/26/2005 04:02:21 PM · #3

Most LCD's have or develop dead pixels. Normally if it is only one or two it is not a problem.

Also, most retail outlets will not take them back for a dead pixel problem unless they are numorous.

If it is not dead center and distracting I wouold not bother. If it dows bother you see if they will exhchange it.

DjFenzl

12/26/2005 04:04:33 PM · #4

personally if I bpught a new monitor with a dead pixel I would exchange it. The monitor should not be "broken" when you buy it.

David.C

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/26/2005 04:45:25 PM · #5

Originally posted by megatherian:

personally if I bpught a new monitor with a dead pixel I would exchange it. The monitor should not be "broken" when you buy it.

agreed -- they wouldn't be willing to receive less than the asking price, so why should you be willing to accept less than the advertised product?

David

eyeronik

12/26/2005 04:55:45 PM · #6

They will surely replace it if its a reputable shop. Sure its a common thing though, but you can usually replace items in the larger stores. It does seem a common occurance though, so if you did replace it youll probably get another one down the line. I guess its up to you, but its nothing to worry about getting a dead pixel, although Id be annoyed as would most people :)

12/26/2005 05:10:11 PM · #7

But r there any chances that in time dead pixels will apear? When it's a light and bright color on the desktop/background it's ok, but when it's a dark one it's very distracting.

Message edited by author 2005-12-26 17:11:13.

eyeronik

12/26/2005 05:13:56 PM · #8

I think its very commonplace to get 1, and maybe more appear later. Depends what model you got. Its pretty bad I think making things that do this. But chances are youll only get 1 or 2.

//www.tomshardware.com/2003/03/19/penalty/

try reading that and stuff.

12/26/2005 05:24:45 PM · #9

So is there any point changeing it if I know that even if I get a "clean" monitor in time these dead "guys" will appear?

eyeronik

12/26/2005 06:05:00 PM · #10

Its probably a question a lot of people end up asking themselves. Personally if it was me Id take it back just out of pure annoyance, even knowing Id probably get more pixels back and if they wouldnt take it back, then so be it.

You could always just imagine its just a piece of dirt on the screen that you cant be fussed to remove :)