Does every unit have the ghosting issue? (Image Retention) - It seems even Lenovo hasn't found the root cause of the problem yet
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Hi Michacel,Yes, ghosting issue is a disgraceful issue with the TKY after 1-5 weeks of use. Joao Teixeira
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ghosting is usually an isue if the machine is left on for long periods of time. make sure to shut down your machine and not leave the screen running. you should take a break after about 2 -3 hours of continued work
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I did not notice this issue with mine. I have using this laptop for about 6 weeks, so far I did nit see that issue. But I am not using it everyday.
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The Ghosting issue is common enough that Lenovo stated that it was a know issue with the unit. They did however fix the issue in 3 or 4 days, i've never had an issue where I need to ship back a product taken care of so quickly!
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I have my monitor hooked up to my PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Wii U. I switch between them all the time, and I have used it for hundreds of hours of gaming and movie watching. So far, no ghosting issues.
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have you tried updating the software?? did you try calling Lenovo support? hope you get it fixed soon!
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As an admitted quality snob, I would be lying if I said that the monitor has no ghosting because it most certainly does. However, it is no where near dramatic enough to be called an "issue." The ghosting effect can ONLY be seen when a dark object moves across a white, or nearly white background. For example, you will be able to see a very small amount of ghosting on the edge of icons inside an explorer window if you quickly drag said window from one side of the screen to the other. Other than that it's unlikely that you will ever notice it. I have watched many movies and played many FPS game sessions without being able to detect any ghosting. Bottom line, this monitor will NOT disappoint.
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No issues here, been using for 7 months now. However, I noticed one day my HD was horrible quality, and it started freezing and jitters. I tried to troubleshoot it all around on the TV settings and no luck, then I did a reset on the HD cable box and it was fixed!
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Same issue, but the odd part is that it only noticeably affected our toshiba laptop with a realtek chip. Both thinkpads were fine. Generally it helps if we move the monitor a bit, place it on the floor or just that the laptop doesn't sit between the monitor and camera.
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It is a matter of software that Lenovo has already fixed with an update. Although the issue was only for the yoga 2.
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Pretty much any IPS monitor is likely going to have something like that. But you know, I haven't noticed much of it. I guess it depends on how picky you are. I'm a PC gamer, and while I can't say there is absolutely no ghosting, I've not noticed any that's bothered me while I've played games. I'm pretty picky about my displays so if it were an issue I would notice it. Now, if you're looking at doing high end FPS competition you might want to look elsewhere, same would be true about strong video editing. Outside of that, I don't think it will be a problem.
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I had the same problem and I contacted LENOVO . They. Had me send the unit in to the service dept. they provided me with packaging ,paid for shipping and repaired the unit under warranty. The only thing was that I had to do some running around to ship. It was shipped to my home. All at NO CHARGE. It took about a week.
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I'm on the same struggle but after I took a closer look at the bad reviews of the 8109 I discovered what seems to be a trend, the LCD fails after a few months. That doesn't seems to be a problem with the 8243.If the bad reviews come from long term users that should be an indication!
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Well so far, I have had terrible luck recording indoors. I have seen test on youtube and elsewhere, that display otherwise though. Many of the other reviewers seem to be getting better image quality than me.
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Hello, We have investigated the reported weak wireless signal on on the UL30 models. What I have learned is that the problem is extremely limited in breadth and should only affect a handful of units from the UL30A-A2 and UL30A-X5 models, no other UL series models. If you are affected, call 510-739-3777 for instructions (unit will need to be shipped back to ASUS, NOT Amazon). ASUS tech support will probably walk you through some troubleshooting to make sure it is not a setup issue, wireless is turned "on", etc, so please be patient. The issue is so limited in breadth that if you are having an issue, it is most likely NOT the card/firmware etc. When I say limited in breadth, I really mean it. It is amazing the noise that can be created around an issue that affects so few units. But that is the power of the internet. I appreciate everyone who has voiced their concern, this sort of feedback is great, and would have been invaluable had there been a widespread issue.
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It's worth a try, because the machine tries to load the firmware at startup. If the firmware has become corrupted, then it would make sense that the display could have issues. I suggest trying it, along with following the steps that are outlined in the manual for firmware update. You might have to follow them blindly, but it's not hard. See here: http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/download/software/h2.phpBetter to at least try it, rather than live with a paper weight.
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The best recommendation is to talk to a lenovo tech rep. The ones I own works just fine
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I agree with Andrew, I have both an Archos 604 and a Creative Zen, and the Archos is definitely washed out, (especially if you upgrade to the latest firmware) and the LCD screen has a slow refresh rate, which means there is some ghosting and motion blur, I was a little disppointed with the Archos screen, on the other hand the Creative Zen just has a more brighter and more color rich screen, and doesn't suffer from any ghosting like the Archos does. However, the Archos does have recording capabilities and has a cool design and kickstand. I am keeping the Archos for its recording capabilities(and cool design/menu system) and the Creative for its video quality and features. I agree with Andrew, I have both an Archos 604 and a Creative Zen, and the Archos is definitely washed out, (especially if you upgrade to the latest firmware) and the LCD screen has a slow refresh rate, which means there is some ghosting and motion blur, I was a little disppointed with the Archos screen, on the other hand the Creative Zen just has a more brighter and more color rich screen, and doesn't suffer from any ghosting like the Archos does. However, the Archos does have recording capabilities and has a cool design and kickstand. I am keeping the Archos for its recording... » Read More I agree with Andrew, I have both an Archos 604 and a Creative Zen, and the Archos is definitely washed out, (especially if you upgrade to the latest firmware) and the LCD screen has a slow refresh rate, which means there is some ghosting and motion blur, I was a little disppointed with the Archos screen, on the other hand the Creative Zen just has a more brighter and more color rich screen, and doesn't suffer from any ghosting like the Archos does. However, the Archos does have recording capabilities and has a cool design and kickstand. I am keeping the Archos for its recording capabilities(and cool design/menu system) and the Creative for its video quality and features. « Show Less
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This is a question for the Lenovo technical group. They are very helpful: in the realm of being the creators, they definitely are going to have the answers. Answer from Austin is good, but I would still contact Lenovo.
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I have the 55vt60 with about 1700 hrs. . I pulled up the tv menu and looked at the grey on the top and bottom of the menu . Yes , I see what you are talking about ( I think ) . I see it at about 1 ft. and it disappears at about 3 or 4 ft. . If you are seeing this all across the gray area . I believe you are OK . If you are seeing this in a small area in the gray that is different . You might have a problem . I would take a video of this and go to avsforum.com - Plasma Displays - ZT60 thread and post it there . If I am seeing what you see , it is OK . Sit back and enjoy !