 ArchAngel21xWaiting For iPhone 5Premium
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| Nvidia Class Action e-mail If you purchased certain models of notebook computers containing an NVIDIA graphics processing unit or media and communications processor, you could be entitled to benefits under a class action settlement.
This is a summary of the Full Notice. Click here to visit the settlement website to obtain the Full Notice. Do not reply to this email. Replies will not be read.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, authorized this Notice.
This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.
A settlement of a class action lawsuit (The NVIDIA GPU Litigation, Case No. 08-cv-04312-JW) relates to the NVIDIA chips inside certain Dell, Hewlett-Packard (“HP”), and Apple notebook computers. The lawsuit claims that NVIDIA sold defective Graphics Processing Units (“GPU”) and Media and Communications Processors (“MCP”) that affected the performance of some of the notebook computers in which they were incorporated. NVIDIA denies all allegations of wrongdoing and has asserted many defenses. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing.
Who is Affected by this Class Action?
All United States residents who purchased in the United States a version of one of the Dell, HP or Apple notebook computer models listed in the Table of Class Computers containing an NVIDIA MCP or GPU. These individuals are referred to as “Class Members” in this Notice.
What Can You Get From the Proposed Settlement?
Class Members who file an approved claim will be entitled to:
1. Replacement of the NVIDIA graphics processing unit or media and communications processor, which are referred to in this Notice as the “chips” if you purchased a version of certain models of notebook computers manufactured by Dell, Inc. or Apple Inc. containing one of the NVIDIA chips; or
2. A Replacement notebook computer similar in kind and value if you purchased a version of certain models of notebook computers manufactured by HP containing one of the NVIDIA chips; or
3. Reimbursement of amounts paid for repairs related to problems with the NVIDIA chips. NVIDIA will fund $2 million from which reimbursements will be made. The amount paid may depend on the number of reimbursement claims received.
NVIDIA is providing these benefits to members of the class, and is funding the settlement. Dell, HP and Apple are not parties to this lawsuit.
How Do You Receive a Benefit?
You must first qualify for filing a claim, and then file an approved claim with supporting documentation during the Claim Period. To qualify for a replacement as described in numbers 1 and 2 above, your notebook computer must be one of the Dell, HP or Apple notebook computer models listed in the Table of Class Computers, contain an NVIDIA MCP or GPU, and be exhibiting one of the symptoms listed in the Table of Identified Symptoms. To qualify for a reimbursement as described in number 3 above, your notebook computer must be listed in the Table of Class Computers, contain an NVIDIA MCP or GPU, and must have been repaired because it was exhibiting one of the symptoms listed in the Table of Identified Symptoms. The Claim Period will begin after the Court grants final approval of the Settlement. Whether or not the Court has granted final approval, the Claim Period dates and further instructions for how to qualify and file a claim will be posted at the settlement website (www.NVIDIASettlement.com) and at the toll-free telephone support line (1-877-440-7557).
Register Your Email Address To Receive an Alert When the Claim Period Begins.
To receive an email alert when the Claim Period begins, between now and December 20, 2010, visit www.NVIDIASettlement.com and register your email address. If you previously received an emailed notice about this settlement, there is no need to register.
What Are Your Options?
If you are a Class Member and you don’t want to receive a replacement or reimbursement as described above and you don’t want to be legally bound by the settlement, you must exclude yourself by November 5, 2010, or you won’t be able to sue, or continue to sue, NVIDIA about the legal claims in this case. If you exclude yourself, you can’t receive a replacement or reimbursement under this settlement. If you remain a Class Member, you may object to the settlement by November 5, 2010. The Full Notice describes how to exclude yourself or object. The Court will hold a hearing in this case (The NVIDIA GPU Litigation, Case No. 08-cv-04312-JW) on December 20, 2010, to consider whether to approve the settlement and attorneys' fees and expenses in the amount of $13 million. You may appear at the hearing, but you don’t have to. For more details, call toll-free 1-877-440-7557, go to www.NVIDIASettlement.com, or write to NVIDIA GPU Litigation Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 6177, Novato, CA 94948-6177.
This is only a summary of the Full Notice. Please visit www.NVIDIASettlement.com or call
1-877-440-7557 to obtain a copy of the Full Notice.
Table of Class Computers
The following notebook computer models are included in the settlement if they contain an NVIDIA GPU or MCP and were purchased in the time period corresponding to each Product Identification Number:
(I trimmed the non Apple laptops)
Apple
MacBook Pro (15-inch)
May 2007 – September 2008
Apple
MacBook Pro (17-inch)
May 2007 – September 2008
Identified Symptoms per Settlement Agreement §1.14
If your system does not contain an NVIDIA MCP, you are not entitled to replacement or reimbursement for a wireless problem, and the administrator may deny your claim.
www.NVIDIASettlement.com 1-877-440-7557
The United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, has ordered this email notice be sent.
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| Do you have a link for the other affected systems? Our MacPro is good, but I wonder about the Dell. |
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 HiVoltPremium
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Toronto, ON
kudos:12 | reply to ArchAngel21x
Class action lawsuits are so useless... Users get peanuts, lawyers get it all.
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 JahntassaWhat, I can have feathersPremium
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Conway, SC
kudos:4 | said by HiVolt:Class action lawsuits are so useless... Users get peanuts, lawyers get it all. That one looks pretty useful to me. They're offering to repair the system (Dell, Apple) or replace it (HP), or, pay for repairs already rendered.
Much more useful than a coupon toward your next purchase. |
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HiVoltPremium
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Toronto, ON
kudos:12 | Oh I didn't read it, thinking it was the usual crap like you said $10 off the next purchase...
In that case, that is good.
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 C_Kill The SocialistsPremium
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kudos:3 | reply to Jahntassa
said by Jahntassa:said by HiVolt:Class action lawsuits are so useless... Users get peanuts, lawyers get it all. That one looks pretty useful to me. They're offering to repair the system (Dell, Apple) or replace it (HP), or, pay for repairs already rendered. Much more useful than a coupon toward your next purchase. apple's repair is just replacing it with the same defective part  i demand my peanuts
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 stevennbOk, But, Thats The Last Straw.Premium
join:2001-05-08
Wayne, NJ | reply to ArchAngel21x
How about a link to the article? |
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 talligewi62Dazed And ConfusedPremium
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Elizabethtown, KY | »www.nvidiasettlement.com |
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stevennbOk, But, Thats The Last Straw.Premium
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Wayne, NJ | Thanks. |
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 J E F FWhatta Ya Think About Dat?Premium
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| reply to ArchAngel21x
Well known issue, didn't know there was a lawsuit. My old HP was affect, HP extended warranty for that part for 3 years, which was good, since the machine went belly up after 18 months, had motherboard replace, probably same piece of crap GPU though...
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JahntassaWhat, I can have feathersPremium
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Conway, SC
kudos:4 | reply to C_
said by C_:apple's repair is just replacing it with the same defective part i demand my peanuts You would think they'd be replacing it with the same model, but non-defective. |
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 Gordo74Premium
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Monroeville, PA | said by Jahntassa:said by C_:apple's repair is just replacing it with the same defective part i demand my peanuts You would think they'd be replacing it with the same model, but non-defective. No such thing, they are all defective. All 8600M's. |
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Can people with affected Asus computers participate? Im on my 2nd RMA due to the issue. Follow here
»www.nvidiadefect.com/g1s-second-···038.html |
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For what its worth, a couple of months ago, an Apple Genius (at one of the stores) told me that if the graphics on my MBP didn't fail the first time I turned the computer on back in 2007, it would likely never go bad. |
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| said by daveinpoway:For what its worth, a couple of months ago, an Apple Genius (at one of the stores) told me that if the graphics on my MBP didn't fail the first time I turned the computer on back in 2007, it would likely never go bad.
It's a heat issue. Essentially the chipset generates enough heat to damage the solder connection between the chip and the board.
You will NOT see this issue at all on a fresh motherboard, only after use will this issue show up.
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 babwas
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Omaha, NE
kudos:1 | reply to daveinpoway
Mine didn't fail the first time I turned it on in 2007, but it failed in August and got a new motherboard, and it just failed again here at the beginning of November. I am still waiting for it to get fixed. |
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I also believe that it takes time for the problem to develop, but, who am I to argue, since he is an Apple Genius and I'm not. |
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