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stuck in the middle

Every display technology is subject to some imperfection. DLP sets can have a stuck mirror (on/off), LCD and plasma can have a stuck pixel (R, G or B on/off), etc. I've even seen a Direct View set with a spot on the screen that never lit up! Usually the location is the biggest factor when considering a return: in the center of the screen or in the black bars area (for a movie with an aspect ratio > display) tend to stand out.

The fact that you're asking probably means that the stuck pixel is going to aggravate the living hell out of you. It would for me -- return it. If you purchased local, try out the next monitor before you leave the store to see if there are any issues. If you purchased online, keep your fingers crossed that the next one will be OK. Just keep in mind that "Perfect on Day 1" doesn't mean all will be "Perfect on Day 927". However, you're better off if you don't step into the batter's box with one strike already on you.


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  • stuck in the middle - Joe Murphy Jr 08:25:01 01/28/06 (1)


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