Returning monitors to eTailers

[gman]

I'm tempted to go for the NEC IPS monitor, but the dead pixel thing really scares me. If I even have 1 dead pixel I'll probably freak and you can't send it back to NE unless it has 8!! Is ZZF any better if you need to exchange for a dead pixel issue? I got my last monitor an LG from BB and had no problem taking back when I had 2 dead pixels, but BB only carries TN panels. Also any reason to change monitors I have the LG L246W and it's still working fine. I'm intrigued by the LED monitors though.

 

[XSAlliN]

There are worst problems then a dead pixel - trust me, as in way worst then that, like for example:

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-mura effect/clouding Effect
-intense back-light bleeding
-panel uniformity

1 Dead pixel is barely noticeable, you'll even forget that you have it in daily use... unless it's ironically positioned in the address bar of you're browser, then you might see a very small point when tipping the address...

On the other hand Mura Effect is clearly visible, since it can have the size of 20 pixels if it's formed as a point, or display washed portions of the similar to a cloud. Then there's Back-light Bleeding which is present in 95% of all monitors on market, so this you'll have it for sure... it's just a mater of how intensive it will be...

...a dead pixel is nothing compared to those problems, of course wouldn't hurt to be perfect. To bad we don't live in a perfect world, one that's made of crystals and us made of pure light instead of what we are now, as in organic creatures full of shit in a world that reflects are nature.

...just saying.

 

[gman]

Ok, now I'm depressed.

What you said is true and I'd therefore rather buy from a local brick and mortar such as BB since it's a heck of a lot easier to return. Also being a Premium Rewards Zone member helps. No restocking fee and 45 days to return.

 

[sethk]

The problem with that is you are limiting yourself to monitors that are available at BB - which can be slim pickings beyond popular budget TN monitors, especially if you are looking for an IPS display.

If you are lucky enough to have a retailer nearby that sells a wide variety of displays, you should definitely consider retail purchase, but check return policies - some etailers like Amazon have pretty decent no questions asked return policies on TVs, etc. Dell also has a pretty good return policy.

 

[gman]

Yea, unfortunately here in good ole Charlotte we have no large PC store anymore. Compusa closed it's doors and we have no Fry's, Microcenter or Tiger Direct/Compusa here. Now Raleigh has a TD/Compusa, but it's 3 hours from here. There should be at least one of these in this size metro area, but that's for another tread I guess. Yes also to BB and it's limit of monitors. When I purchased my LG quite a while back it seems they use to have more options back then in the store. Right now LED selection is limited too. I've only seen TN monitor so far, but I haven't looked to hard for MVA or IPS with LED.