Hardware My brand new VG248QE 144HZ ASUS Monitor came...

[jonthedit]

^ and it has one dead pixel.
It's not too noticeable, but I've heard that ASUS sends you a refurbished monitor if you send in your damaged new one. I want a NEW monitor not a refurbished one!
The pixel isn't noticeable without going hunting (mid-left screen, white dead pixel)
Only shows up on pure black screens (backlight bleed test)


So considering LCDs are prone to this sort of thing, should I just cope with this one dead pixel? Other then that I got lucky - No backlight bleed- colors are wonderful-


With G-Sync tech just around the corner should I wait to get the monitor with the new G-Sync?

 

[YayMii]

The first monitor with G-Sync is going to be a VG248QE, so if you're not afraid to open up your monitor, you could just buy the DIY upgrade kit instead of having to buy a new monitor.
And personally, I'd still send the monitor in over the dead pixel. I'd rather have a refurbished one that works perfectly instead of a new one that has a defect.

 

[Originality]

Double check the dead pixel policy of the vendor. Many state they will not replace a monitor for anything less than 3 dead pixels.

 

[FAST6191]

I checked earlier Originality, I guess with it being 144Hz they got a bit more generous and it is 0 bright pixels in the first 36 months and maybe after that if you have a given sort
http://support.asus.com/warranty.as...s=26&m=VG248QE&os=8&hashedid=2HXZjR1YHYisBKrM

On the refurb vs new thing assuming they are warrantied the same I am not sure what the problem is.

 

[jonthedit]

I checked earlier Originality, I guess with it being 144Hz they got a bit more generous and it is 0 bright pixels in the first 36 months and maybe after that if you have a given sort
http://support.asus.com/warranty.as...s=26&m=VG248QE&os=8&hashedid=2HXZjR1YHYisBKrM

On the refurb vs new thing assuming they are warrantied the same I am not sure what the problem is.

I managed to make a deal with the manufacturer and got a brand new one with no charge (shipping included) so I can say everything turned out fine

 

[jonthedit]

It arrived today...
and LOW AND BEHOLD:
ANOTHER F&*@!#ckihgniansuiahsih DEAD PIXEL.

This is ridiculous. I guess I'll have to live with it. Using UnDead Pixel 2.2, and minimized the size of the pixel.
Thankfully its mostly only noticeable on black.

Pressure trick doesn't work.