Do you use a program to check LCD for dead pixels?

[Bronxkid]

Sorry for the noob question, but i just got my first lcd monitor and was wondering what you use to check for dead pixels: a specific program or just checking against a particular color background. Thanks.

 

[imported_Tick]

If it has a OSD, there might be an option to check. Alse, just cycle through background colors...

 

[Bronxkid]

Sorry, what's an OSD? It's a dell monitor by the way.

 

[Matt2]

Originally posted by: Bronxkid
Sorry, what's an OSD? It's a dell monitor by the way.

On Screen Display.

I black background like when you are booting up or the windows splash screen are good situations to look for dead pixels.

 

[imported_Tick]

Sorry, my acronym reflex kicked in.

 

[Leros]

There are simple programs out there that let you switch between a few different full screen colors. I can't imagine it being a difficult program to write. Just a few lines.

 

[Bronxkid]

Thanks for the help.

 

[skriefal]

Found this earlier tonight while looking for a dead-pixel test app:
http://www.laptopshowcase.co.uk/downloads.php?id=1

 

[suklee]

Originally posted by: skriefal
Found this earlier tonight while looking for a dead-pixel test app:
http://www.laptopshowcase.co.uk/downloads.php?id=1

I used Dead Pixel Buddy as well. Give it a shot :thumbsup:

 

[JBT]

Why would you purposly look for something like this? If you do happen to find one won't it annoy you?

 

[BionicSniper]

i use dead pixel tester

 

[Theguynextdoor]

1) Make coloured background slides in Powerpoint.

2) Run Powerpoint.

3) Look.

 

[cw42]

Originally posted by: Kai920

Originally posted by: skriefal
Found this earlier tonight while looking for a dead-pixel test app:
http://www.laptopshowcase.co.uk/downloads.php?id=1

I used Dead Pixel Buddy as well. Give it a shot :thumbsup:

 

[Bronxkid]

THanks for the help, I'll give it a try.

 

[pcgeek11]

Originally posted by: JBT
Why would you purposly look for something like this? If you do happen to find one won't it annoy you?

I agree.

If I don't happen to see it on a day to day basis then it don't matter one little tiny rats @ss if it has a dead pixel or not.

Now if there were a bunch of them and I noticed them without doing a days worth of special testing to locate these dead pixels then I would make a stink with the Mfg.

I was glad to see the Mfg's change the policies to I think 8 or more dead pixels required for a replacement... or a group in one spot or area. But one or two pixels scattered on the screen is nothing.


pcgeek11

 

[moonsite]

I agreed. If I don't see it, no need to worry. Most dead pixels are notable with the naked eyes.

 

[Bronxkid]

But if they'll take it back and send you another without a dead pixel what would be the downside, other than a few extra days?

 

[suklee]

retailers here have a tolerance policy... something like minimum of 3 dead pixels before exchange. If it had more than 3 I'd definitely want a replacement, I don't care if it annoys me or not. of course it's best to check the monitor right then and there during purchase, but I realize this isn't possible with mail orders.

 

[Tostada]

JBT, pcgeek11, moonsite:

Come on, now. It seems pretty obvious that the point is to thoroughly check out the monitor while he is still able to exchange it.

 

[imported_Frallan]

Best software for checking is still Ver. 2.0 Eyes and Magnifyingglass.exe Download at

getfrom.yourhead.now

Just cycle through diffrent backgraound collors and examine the thing

 

[pcgeek11]

Originally posted by: Tostada
JBT, pcgeek11, moonsite:

Come on, now. It seems pretty obvious that the point is to thoroughly check out the monitor while he is still able to exchange it.

I know what you are saying, but if you have to use something other than your own darn eyes to find it what does it matter... I have known several people that sent back an LCD after finding a few dead pixels that were only noticeable after a meticulus examination, then they received the replacement with like several dead pixels right in the middle and they stuck out like a sore thumb... but there were not enough of them to qualify for a return. STUCK! There is a point where you become too anal. Granted if you can examine the monitor before hand it would be better, but I have found that Most LCD's have very few dead pixels these days, and when they do they are usually on the outer edges where they are not noticed.

pcgeek11

 

[pcgeek11]

Originally posted by: Bronxkid
But if they'll take it back and send you another without a dead pixel what would be the downside, other than a few extra days?

Maybe... but Maybe you will get one with dead pixels in a worse place. MOST vendors require 8 or more dead pixels or a group in the center of the screen. I haven't seen a dead pixel in over a year. Maybe I'm just lucky?

pcgeek11