hpst My CCFL panels have PWM and dont matter to me.
This should only be a issue in LED backlights.
Same reason incandescent bulbs never bothered me when dimming.
For me, things have shown up like this:
Monitor > Graphics Card > OS.
For me, I have a perfect setup right now (ViewSonic VA2455sm + Nvidia 750Ti + Linux)
But entertainingly when I switch to windows it starts affecting me. Go figure.
Maddeningly, in each given model there's many different places manufacturing them, any of which could have that "good" combo or not.
I wouldn't suggest going to best buy. Too much exposure, the delay in reaction and its duration makes it hard to tell what's doing what.
If you've had a amazon account for awhile, you can try purchasing them online, you can return even expensive things.
Here's a email I sent them last year
Hello,
I understand your concern regarding the return.
You may return most new, unopened items sold and fulfilled by Amazon.com within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error. Items should be returned in their original product packaging.
Visit our Online Returns Center (http://www.amazon.com/gp/css/returns/homepage.html/). We'll guide you through the process and supply you with a return mailing label you can print.
Since you're loyal customer once you receive the item, In any case item( laptop) not as you expected. Please write back to us we'll create a prepaid return mailing to return the item without any charge.
I hope this helps. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Best regards,
XXXXXX
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05/02/17 19:19:50
Your Name: XXXXXXXXX
Other info:Possible Return
Comments:Please provide the following information:
1. Complete name of the item: ROG Strix GL502VM 15.6" G-SYNC VR Ready Thin and Light Gaming Laptop NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB Intel Core i7-7700HQ 16GB DDR4 128GB SSD 1TB HDD
2. ASIN or ISBN (you can find it in the Production Details section of the item detail page): B01MS14CQH
3. URL of the product detail page: https://www.amazon.com/GL502VM-G-SYNC-Gaming-Laptop-i7-7700HQ/dp/B01MS14CQH/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
My concern involves this product but may involve other laptops for reference.
I am affected negatively from using devices that use PWM and forms of Dithering for their displays.
There are several review sites that list information about models that help identify features (such as not using PWM) which I use to help improve the odds I will be able to use it.
However, ultimately the only way I can tell is by turning the device on and looking at it for a short period of time.
This means I have to open the box and turn it on.
My question is, if I cannot use a device (laptop), is there anything I can do to make returns easier / minimize fees?
Thank you for your time.
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Spoiler alert, laptop was no good and I did receive a full refund
laptops are tough. I've mostly settled on desktop use for now.