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As you can see in the picture the screen colors cut down the middle and the left become reddish. This started happening recently, and I think it may have to do with it being cold outside which is where I mostly use it.
Has anyone else run into this?Message Edited by gk28 on 02-6-2007:04 AM

Hi !
I just saw the picture and indeed it's VERY WEIRD ! I guess that's a hardware problem. You can still try to format your Vision: M and install the latest firmware on it. If it doesn't work, try to exchange your Vision: M to your electronic store or send it to Creative, I think that they can replace it.
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