my U2711 AG Coating MOD - Page 9

synthc · 16th July 2010, 6:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mrsteve1212

I donno, maybe they put a protective layer on it as well, they are fixing the display after all.

Maybe they will put some lovely AG coating back on xD

EvilAndy · 19th July 2010, 11:00 PM

Hi Guys,

I've been following this thread with interest since Ram and I tried removing the AG coating from one of his displays a couple of weeks ago. We both purchased two of these LCD's and have since returned 3 out of the 4 units, if not for the education tax rebate this would have been 4 out of 4.

In looking around a little I discovered a somewhat old article alluding to an Apple 27" Cinema display that was poised to be released sometime in June. Obviously this hasn't happened as yet, I guess there's a small glimmer of hope that this may in fact be on the cards shortly. Given the difference in quality and the drawback with the U2711 I think I would gladly pay the premium Apple price to have the display working as intended. There's definitely a world of difference between the U2711 with AG (that I'm currently using) and the 27" Apple screen that's currently only available with the bundled imac.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...e_mac_pro.html

aokman · 19th July 2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilAndy

Hi Guys,

I've been following this thread with interest since Ram and I tried removing the AG coating from one of his displays a couple of weeks ago. We both purchased two of these LCD's and have since returned 3 out of the 4 units, if not for the education tax rebate this would have been 4 out of 4.

In looking around a little I discovered a somewhat old article alluding to an Apple 27" Cinema display that was poised to be released sometime in June. Obviously this hasn't happened as yet, I guess there's a small glimmer of hope that this may in fact be on the cards shortly. Given the difference in quality and the drawback with the U2711 I think I would gladly pay the premium Apple price to have the display working as intended. There's definitely a world of difference between the U2711 with AG (that I'm using currently using) and the 27" Apple screen that's currently only available with the bundled imac.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...e_mac_pro.html

Your dam right i can tell you now if apple finally release it i will all over it and piss this u2711 off. Marketing it as a professional display with the AG coating is a bit of a joke lol. I guess the upshot is Apple have to price the display in mind with the fact that u can get a 27" iMac for around $2200 Atleast i know it will be pure quality though

synthc · 21st July 2010, 12:34 AM

I've just noticed another issue with my display; when I press on the middle the whole thing kind of caves in, it looks like the center of the screen has buckled out a bit...

This is only really visible when the screen is showing black (not even visible when it's off, only black), as you can see that the corners are brighter and the center is darker.

Did I put it back together wrong? You would think the glass would hold it all level.

EDIT: After turning it off and examining it with a flashlight, I actually think that the whole thing is moving back and forth, not buckling. Apparently I messed something up when putting it back together.

aokman · 21st July 2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by synthc

I've just noticed another issue with my display; when I press on the middle the whole thing kind of caves in, it looks like the center of the screen has buckled out a bit...

This is only really visible when the screen is showing black (not even visible when it's off, only black), as you can see that the corners are brighter and the center is darker.

Did I put it back together wrong? You would think the glass would hold it all level.

pritty normal they all flex if you push on the screen, play around with it gently until you get it even again

bubblegoose · 21st July 2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by aokman

Marketing it as a professional display with the AG coating is a bit of a joke lol.

Uhhh why? ALL professional screens have anti-glare pannels, and DO NOT HAVE GLOSS...

shift6 · 21st July 2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bubblegoose

Uhhh why? ALL professional screens have anti-glare pannels, and DO NOT HAVE GLOSS...

Are all the AG coatings on those LCDs as severe as the U2711 though?

bubblegoose · 21st July 2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shift6

Are all the AG coatings on those LCDs as severe as the U2711 though?

Severe meaning not showing reflections, then yes.

aokman · 21st July 2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bubblegoose

Uhhh why? ALL professional screens have anti-glare pannels, and DO NOT HAVE GLOSS...

Let me rephrase I mean marketing it as a professional display with Dells cheap ass version of a ag coating. All cinema displays I have used and eizo panels are AG also but have a nice smooth uniform image without grain.

bubblegoose · 21st July 2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aokman

Let me rephrase I mean marketing it as a professional display with Dells cheap ass version of a ag coating. All cinema displays I have used and eizo panels are AG also but have a nice smooth uniform image without grain.

Ah grain on their AG coating. I can see why you guys want to remove them now!

Unklemac · 27th July 2010, 6:04 AM

For all you AG grain coating haters:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=977212

aokman · 27th July 2010, 8:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Unklemac

For all you AG grain coating haters:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=977212

thank god, cant wait to see how good it is

i dunno what its going to cost they might surprise us given the price point of the 27" imac

mrsteve1212 · 27th July 2010, 11:29 PM

27" Apple LED Cinema Display itroduced.

http://www.apple.com/displays/

Features
- glossy

- LED backlight
- 49 watt stereo sound
- iSight and mic integrated
- Ambient light sensor

- Integrated magsafe connector for your mac portable
- Apple design

I really like this display.

djdude1010 · 29th July 2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bubblegoose

Uhhh why? ALL professional screens have anti-glare pannels, and DO NOT HAVE GLOSS...

I dont know if you have used the U2711 with AG coating for much photo editing. but i found it horrible.. Trying to Distinguish photo grain and display grain was painful and actually gave me a headache after a couple of hours.

Skin tone's with high amount of display grain is terrible to work with. especially when trying trying to edit blemishes. i dont know if im just more sensitive to it. but it was photo editing that made me do this in the first place. Im not sure how a glossy screen would have anything to do with reduction in quality of picture as there is less in the way to disturb your image. to me its the equivilent of putting a cheap as shit filter over your L series lens'... why would you?

And if you are setting up your room and monitor correctly then reflections on glossy screens shouldn't be an issue.

Unklemac · 25th August 2010, 12:21 AM

Hello again guys.

I just want to tell you that Dell swapped my "destroyed" model. Its been 2 months since I gave it to them, and I have heard nothing, so I think im on the clear. Maybe DELL germany is just to busy to take notice :-)

So I am back in business... one more try ?

Nah.

19th July 2010, 11:00 PM	#122
EvilAndy Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 18	Talk of a new Apple 27" Cinema Display Hi Guys, I've been following this thread with interest since Ram and I tried removing the AG coating from one of his displays a couple of weeks ago. We both purchased two of these LCD's and have since returned 3 out of the 4 units, if not for the education tax rebate this would have been 4 out of 4. In looking around a little I discovered a somewhat old article alluding to an Apple 27" Cinema display that was poised to be released sometime in June. Obviously this hasn't happened as yet, I guess there's a small glimmer of hope that this may in fact be on the cards shortly. Given the difference in quality and the drawback with the U2711 I think I would gladly pay the premium Apple price to have the display working as intended. There's definitely a world of difference between the U2711 with AG (that I'm currently using) and the 27" Apple screen that's currently only available with the bundled imac. http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...e_mac_pro.html

21st July 2010, 12:34 AM	#124
synthc Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 16	I've just noticed another issue with my display; when I press on the middle the whole thing kind of caves in, it looks like the center of the screen has buckled out a bit... This is only really visible when the screen is showing black (not even visible when it's off, only black), as you can see that the corners are brighter and the center is darker. Did I put it back together wrong? You would think the glass would hold it all level. EDIT: After turning it off and examining it with a flashlight, I actually think that the whole thing is moving back and forth, not buckling. Apparently I messed something up when putting it back together. Last edited by synthc; 21st July 2010 at 12:40 AM.

27th July 2010, 6:04 AM	#131
Unklemac New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 12	For all you AG grain coating haters: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=977212

27th July 2010, 11:29 PM	#133
mrsteve1212 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 32	27" Apple LED Cinema Display itroduced. http://www.apple.com/displays/ Features - glossy - LED backlight - 49 watt stereo sound - iSight and mic integrated - Ambient light sensor - Integrated magsafe connector for your mac portable - Apple design I really like this display.

25th August 2010, 12:21 AM	#135
Unklemac New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 12	Hello again guys. I just want to tell you that Dell swapped my "destroyed" model. Its been 2 months since I gave it to them, and I have heard nothing, so I think im on the clear. Maybe DELL germany is just to busy to take notice :-) So I am back in business... one more try ? Nah.