Dead Pixel Problem on PSPs?

I keep hearing about dead pixels on PSPs being a real problem. In fact, Sony first discounted the problem but now is saying that they will replace the unit for dead pixels. this was on Slashdot:

Yeah, I always said I'd wait until after launch to get one. This was a problem common on the DS too - all LCD screens have a fairly high chance of it happening. The reason you don't see it on many other devices is that there isn't as much of a high demand in any other market - most games consoles nowadays aren't planned much as far as beta testing goes. Sony are notorious for it - the first batch of PS1 and PS2 were both faulty, scratching your disks and burning out, etc. The XBox also scratched discs, and of course there's that problem with the mains cable.

I actually had a dead pixel on my DS, and went back to replace it. The shop said they could only do it once, and then I would have to take it up with Nintendo. Luckily my new one doesn't have any. I assume they would do the same with the PSP.

interesting... thanks for the info. I was surprised to hear that the DS has been having the same problem, but as I expected, it's on a much smaller scale than Sony's problem.

I know that dead pixels are pretty common on LCD screens in general, but that's usually referring to computer monitors where there are many more times the number of pixels cmpared to the small PSP screen. If you take into account the ratio of dead-to-good and apply that to the small LCD on the PSP, it just seems that the number of dead pixels should be greatly reduced.

I also found out that Samsung (probably THE best LCD monitor maker, IMHO) has recently changed their policy on dead pixels from saying that a few are 'normal' to 'we have a zero dead pixel guarantee'. pretty impressive and makes Sony look like asses in this situation.

yeah, I had planned on waiting for Version 2 of the PSP, but I was hoping that it would be a solid release that I could go score without worry...

There is bound to be a few problems when a new thing is first released to the public. Yes, the pixel problem on the DS can get annoying at times but I'm sure they'll find a way to fix that. Either way, it just takes time for them to solve the problem. I'm sure after a while the pixel problem on the PSP will reduce after a few improvements on how the screen works.

I have a dead pixel on my DS. It's not that much of a problem but like a low droning humming noise the small kid next to on the plane is making it can just get irrating at times. Still, better not to have it I suppose.

I've gone through five PSPs now and all of them have had 5+ dead pixels. I bought the one year warranty at EB and will wait ten months for them to push out better units, then exchange it.

whoa... 5+ dead pixels seems like way too much for such a small screen... ugh!

My DS has a dead pixel on the touch screen. It's constantly fixated on the color blue. You notice it much more on the DS that the PSP due to the smaller screen. It tends to stand out more. I'd say every PSP has over 3 dead pixels. Me, I really don't know. I'm aware that I have more than 1, but only 1 is seen, and even then it's very hard to find it. It's always black, doesn't bother gameplay though, so that's good.

Not all of them have 3+ dead pixels. My friend's has none, and Sony polls state 60% are dead pixel free, with 30% with only 1-2. I think 55% of those dead pixel-less people are blind, but who knows.

what are dead pixels? and what do they do?

so if you dont have a warranty can you still send a the psp in and get a refurbished/new one?

DS = 0 dead pixels
PSP = 0 dead pixels

me = playing

are you sure of that?

Actually it's just people who are dumb and don't read that have the Pixle Problem. It says specifically in the PSP Manual!! That if you turn the BRIGHTNESS UP then you'll have problems with it. It says it in the Manual. People just need to read. I read upon it. It's not really a problem. You the person make the problem not the console!!

Actually, a smaller screen does not necessarily mean fewer dead pixels... learn your probability. :p

EVERY pixel has the same chance (more of less) of being dead. So there is every chance a PSP screen can have more dead pixels than an LCD monitor. not that surprising, really.

Ok, i just got my first dead pixel, and have had the psp for only a week.... I wonder how many i'll have a year from now?

Someone random, i'v read the manuel, ( not in deep detail like you I suppose) and i'v never seen anything about it saying not to change the brightness, and it's funny how you don't tell us what page it's on, so.... WHAT PAGE IS IT ON!!!!

I'm not sure what page it's on. Next time get your little reading glasses on and carefully read through. It's in there. Guys at EB pointed it out to me and I warned someone of the problem and he too saw it in the Manual. There is a problem it says not to turn up the brightness. And i'm sure you can find it online... Hope you like your loss of one reputation point... And I was only trying to help.. -_- some people are so unthankful...

Don't go throwing false information at people Somebody random--- oh, and if your telling the truth, then why don't u look in the manuel and tell me what page it's on--- oh that's right, cuz it's not in there, you dumb ****

I really don't think that this is a problem that will be resolved quite easily. I would be UBER pissed if there was a dead pixel in the middle of the screen. It would overt a large percent of my attention while trying to play a game come the time I get a PSP...