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KLAMarine on 07 March 2017
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Louie said:
KLAMarine said:

I was just as shocked about this 'dead pixels being normal' schtick but then I did a bit of research and to my extreme surprise, there are many manufacturers who feel similar about the issue:

Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201613

"There are typically millions of these subpixels on an LCD display. For example, the LCD panel used in the Apple Cinema HD display is made up of 2.3 million pixels and 6.9 million red, green, and blue subpixels. Occasionally, a transistor does not work perfectly, which may result in the affected subpixel being turned on (bright) or turned off (dark). With the millions of subpixels on a display, it is quite possible to have a low number of faulty transistors on an LCD. Therefore, a certain number of subpixel anomalies is considered acceptable. Rejecting all but perfect LCD panels would significantly increase the retail price for products using LCD displays. These factors apply to all manufacturers using LCD technology--not just Apple products."

 

Samsung: http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber/popup/iframe/pop_troubleshooting_fr.jsp?idx=148570&modelname=LT-P227W

"The action Samsung will take regarding a dead or stuck pixel will depend on the information below:

- the number of dead pixels

- the location of dead pixels

- the color of dead pixels

- the size of the screen"

 

Sony: https://sony-eur-eu-en-web--eur.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/120059/knowledgebase/1

"High-precision technology is used to manufacture these LCD and LED displays to maintain a high standard of operation. But with all LCD and LED screens, regardless of manufacturer, there may be a small number of pixels that do not change color. This is a normal occurrence for all LCD displays from all manufacturers and inherent to the technology. Most of the time, these pixels stay on the screen but are noticeable only while an all-white or all-black picture is shown, and should not be noticeable during normal viewing conditions."

 

An article on other major LCD makers: http://www.tested.com/tech/1337-we-uncover-the-dead-pixel-policies-for-every-major-lcd-maker/

 

This is really shitty policy but at the same time, I can sort of see where these companies are coming from. Millions and millions of these little units are manufactured every day. Testing each of them individually, I imagine, would be a very daunting task.

Makes me wary of buying anything with a screen.

It's usually not that bad really. My PS Vita has a dead pixel right in the middel of the screen and it's really just a minor issue. If I don't stare at the pixel like a lunatic I don't even notice it during gaming sessions. My 2010 Macbook Pro also had a dead pixel but it wasn't a big issue either. 

Nice research btw, thanks! I remember reading it's normal on Apple forums but didn't want to go out and say it's normal for most manufacturers, but I definitely did get that vibe on macrumors - and if Apple says it's normal i would guess most companies do. (Apple has a crazy good customer service in my experience - they once replaced my 8 year old iPod for a new model with 4x the storage for free and I've heard stories about people's notebooks having a defect and Apple said "oh we don't have any 2009 Macbooks anymore but you could get a 2011 one if you don't mind." And when I broke my iPhone 6 screen they sent me a new (not refurbished) phone within 3 days for €120 or so.) 

No problem!

Valdath said:
KLAMarine said:

I honestly would NOT mind that. Breath of the Wild on PC.

Oh god yes!

If you have a good PC just wait a bit, Wii U version is already getting emulated.

Personally i would never do that because i don't like PC gaming and would rather have the original experience EVEN if BOTW gets updated textures on PC.

I know! I want modders to go ALL OUT on that shit!

Of course, I will be emulating responsibly: I'm purchasing a WiiU version alongside my Switch version of BotW. I want to experience what BotW was at launch and what modders have made it into later on. I'm excited!