Quote: Originally posted by Paul Huang: The lid construction is the problem for the bad LCD display. I have already seen hundreds of units with unacceptable quality. NO…

Originally started with a 15" AlBook, had the screen replaced once due to spots and uneven illumination. All was fine, for about a week - no more spots but the uneven illumination …

It happens to my 2001 iceBook. Turning the brightness all the way up and then back to regular brightness works, but the issue still sucks.

I support Apple by buying their products. However, why is a replacement screen acceptable? If you pay that much money a replacement would peeve me off especially if the machine w…

I have been hearing about this for the 15" powerbooks for a long time. This is not just a issue for that powerbook. I have a 667mhz Powerbook that will be 3 years old in Dec of 200…

I've got PowerBook G4 15" Al 1.25Ghz in the end of December, before New Year and really happy with my cute and fast PowerBook, never had any problems, but I wish keyboard lights we…

Quote: Originally posted by Link: Apple never makes mistakes It's not apple's fault. 2 plus 2 equals 5 Oceania was always at war with east asia. <sarcasim&gt…

I have a 15inch with both problems. I have major white spots and really bad uneven illumination. I haven't yet taken it in because I've been working. What would be the point anywa…

Quote: Originally posted by parsec_kadets: Finally, Apple said in their earnings call that issues with the LCD have been fixed. IIRC, they didn't specifically say that…

Just an FYI, just like any major manufacturer excxept for IBM's T and X series, Apple gets its laptops made in Taiwan by a big standard maker that also makes laptops for Dell and T…

Quote: Originally posted by parsec_kadets: Why does everyone assume this is Apple's fault? Samsung is the company that makes the LCD panels, not Apple. It is up to Sam…

I thought it was bridgestone/firestone not goodyear.

My 15 1.25 has been perfect from day one. No white spots, no bad pixels, no dark spots. Everyone--yes, PC users too--are amazed by the machine and the screen quality. I get complim…

Also, some general advice: 1. If you have a problem that's not too severe, and your stuff is already installed on your new 'Book anyway... keep using it. Get it fixed in a few mon…

I am interested to see this thread. I have a Powerbook titanium 550 that started having uneven illumination after about a year, however it is different from what I am seeing descr…

Quote: Originally posted by parsec_kadets: Why does everyone assume this is Apple's fault? Here's why...

Yes, I do agree that Apple will most likely fix most issues with the screen. I too can suggest getting a powerbook (albiet I've had my fair share of problems too). I still sugges…

Oh no, not Samsung! They make garbage. I had their multisystem VCR to watch PAL & SECAM movies on my NTSC TV and it died in less than a year. I had a Powerbook yoyo power suppl…

I didn't read all of the posts, but I've seen that before...is the illumination permanent? I've seen it happen from pressure or a temperature change...it goes away after about an …

I can't help with the Sony drive directly, but I can tell you the Pioneer DVR-106D in my dual G5 w/ 10.3.2 will burn DVD+RWs (along with typical DVD-R and DVD-RW) directly from the…

Hi 60-hz I'm running a DW-U10A that I added to my G4. I haven't tried any +R or +RW disks as other players I have wont read them. The issue of not working with the TDK's is mor…

Thanks mate, I took the DVD+RW discs back to the store and got a refund. Popped along to the local computer store and tried to get some DVD-RW discs but they didn't have any, i'l…

sorry to hear that, man. I have a 12" Rev. A powerbook, and I am amazed at how problem free it is. It seems like every rev. A 12" had major issues! I've had my 12" for a little …

I discovered that if I remove the battery, wait a few minutes and reinsert it, it will charge a few percent and then stop. If I remove it once it has stopped charging, the connect…

Uh, oh. You have the same problem I have. My history runs like this: I have a PBG3 (BK--Pismo) that I've had for years. I upgraded it to 10.2 and then 10.3. I did the 10.3 upgrad…