White pixels appear on dark areas on rMBP

Since 10-12-12 there suddenly appeared small, single pixel, white dots on web pages and other applications with darker areas. Many of the dots come in pairs and move with the image, ruling out display problem.
I took into the Apple store and the tech determinded that it was an OS problem and suggested I reinstall the OS. To come to this conclusion the tech ran several tests including screen display and external OS tests.
After I installed a new OS, the problem persisted. The next step was to call AppleCare and see what else could be done. They suggested a completer erase and clean install of the OS... no better.
I was able to restore to a backup post pixel problem and now waiting on a solution. Anyone else...?

Blue Pixels appearing? hmmm, not good---take a look and see how many and if it is distracting -- there are pixel pix programs you can try and use, however, LCD screens are know for a dead pixel here and there. Whats weird is that the pixels are blue? Usually when a pixel dies, its colorless. If you are getting a great deal on the PB (as in real cheap) and the lixel issue isnt to bad -- then take a shot at it. You always get what you pay for.
Check these out bud...
A "How To" Guide on fixing a stuck pixel manually--- http://www.macinstruct.com/node/52
Fix a pixel program -- http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/status/pixelfix.html
GOOD LUCK!!!
Christian

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