iPhone 5 + Gym = DENT!

rogerbarrett · Nov 2, 2012

by the way the physical condition of your phone is rough... why?

sand_man · Nov 2, 2012

MarkCollette said:
I don't listen to my own music at the gym, just because earphone cords are such a pain in the ass. Maybe there are bluetooth ones on the market?

Yeah, I been using Jaybird freedoms for just over a year now and they pretty damn good!!

macness · Nov 2, 2012

onemacmini said:
So i dropped a rather large weight on my iPhone tonight... Dented massively and wont work...

I don't have insurance so break the news to me and tell me my options please

I'm based in the UK, bought it on debit card and have had it since the launch date.

Thanks for your time!

hope u got applecare+

AlvinNguyen · Nov 2, 2012

macness said:
hope u got applecare+

They don't sell it in the UK.

That being said the phone faired pretty well for the OP

onemacmini · Nov 2, 2012

rogerbarrett said:
by the way the physical condition of your phone is rough... why?

Not sure what you mean by this?

matttye · Nov 2, 2012

MarkCollette said:
Even when going to failure, for an incline DB bench press, it should be possible to bring the weights to your lap.

I watched in horror the other day as a guy was doing flat DB bench press, and started tapping his feet near the end, and his iPhone started slowly working its way out of his pocket and looked just about to fall, when he finished and caught it.

I don't listen to my own music at the gym, just because earphone cords are such a pain in the ass. Maybe there are bluetooth ones on the market?

I don't listen to music while doing resistance as the cords just get in the way, but when I do cardio I do. Have my phone in an armband the whole time so there's no need to worry about it

Vundu · Nov 2, 2012

One of my pet hates is people who leave their phones lying around in the gym.

I am always tempted to drop a plate or stand on one rather than having to dance round them.

Jibbajabba · Nov 2, 2012

The Afroman said:
Not true at all. That was changed with the iPhone 5. I know because I called in 20 days after I bought it and ordered it.

Oh .. fair enough .. that is weird .. I don't see this being abused at all

Deako · Nov 2, 2012

To the OP. Does your home insurance cover it? If you have accidental damage cover on your home contents insurance, give it a shout!!

x-evil-x · Nov 2, 2012

onemacmini said:
So i dropped a rather large weight on my iPhone tonight... Dented massively and wont work...

I don't have insurance so break the news to me and tell me my options please

I'm based in the UK, bought it on debit card and have had it since the launch date.

Thanks for your time!

ill buy your front glass from you ??? serious question

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enophi1 said:
haha.....

I do feel bad for you OP, can I ask? what in the heck where you doing? throwing weights around?
most people don't work out so vigorously

i use my iphone 5 with me in my pocket of course. and im putting up 120+ dumbbells for chest. Why not workout hard if your in the gym. waste of time taking your lazy not to the limit

tymaster50 · Nov 2, 2012

JayLenochiniMac said:
That's what the iPhone 5 would look like if Apple maps tries to map it.

That joke is outplayed and dull now.

PerfectCr · Nov 2, 2012

I've worked out with my iPhone in my pocket since 2007 but I've always used InCase sliders and I've avoided any damage from weights and dumbbells.

Aniseedvan · Nov 2, 2012

enophi1 said:
You know, I must applaud you OP for not losing your S*** over this, because if this were me, and I had no Accidental Home Insurance, I would be really pissed, & Being female that's probably 10+ times more than the average male. So around 2+ months of extreme moodiness and angst over having to pay out for another one.

This.. I've been reading this thread with amusement but still thinking great kudos to the OP for putting this up.

Fingers crossed your apple store experience tonight ends well (which one is it?).

If it an expensive replacement, consider the mobile insurance next time - still recommend my barclays account - for £6.50pm my phone and my ipad are covered.

At least you'll change something for next time, I'm sure. I had a friend who kept running over her iPhone - fell out of her pocket as she got in the car.. She must have smashed that screen three times before she got a case!

onemacmini · Nov 2, 2012

Aniseedvan said:
This.. I've been reading this thread with amusement but still thinking great kudos to the OP for putting this up.

Fingers crossed your apple store experience tonight ends well (which one is it?).

If it an expensive replacement, consider the mobile insurance next time - still recommend my barclays account - for £6.50pm my phone and my ipad are covered.

At least you'll change something for next time, I'm sure. I had a friend who kept running over her iPhone - fell out of her pocket as she got in the car.. She must have smashed that screen three times before she got a case!

Thank you. Fortunately I'm not a stress head and have to put it off to bad experience!

I do run a Barclays account but have never thought about that option. Think I will now!

Im m off to Brent Cross at 5pm to plea my story and see what they say. I'm sure they will find it just as amusing as everyone on here, and my fellow colleagues who are fully aware I adore apple's products.

bwhli · Nov 2, 2012

Exercise. Ew.

smellysox8 · Nov 2, 2012

Vundu said:
One of my pet hates is people who leave their phones lying around in the gym.

I am always tempted to drop a plate or stand on one rather than having to dance round them.

You sound like a cool guy.

onemacmini · Nov 2, 2012

I'm back!!!! £179.00 later and I'm now in receipt of my new iPhone..... Wow

Applejuiced · Nov 2, 2012

onemacmini said:
I'm back!!!! £179.00 later and I'm now in receipt of my new iPhone..... Wow

That was an expensive workout

Aniseedvan · Nov 2, 2012

onemacmini said:
I'm back!!!! £179.00 later and I'm now in receipt of my new iPhone..... Wow

Look after this one!! Barclays additions, if you've got it ring up the insurance people sharp ish, they waiver the no claims period for brand new phones.

FieldingMellish · Nov 2, 2012

macness said:
hope u got applecare+

Probably not. Used the money for a gym membership, lol.

onemacmini · Nov 5, 2012

Took the iPhone back ino the gym last night. This one is also slot clearer when on the phone! Expensive change though

PortableLover · Nov 5, 2012

OP i would get a ipod for any music needs in the gym, I personally take the iPod touch in.

intofx · Nov 5, 2012

I just want to thank you for being honest and not saying it "spontaneously" bent.
Sorry that that it happened.

pnoyblazed · Nov 5, 2012

damn that sucks... for that exact reason I bought an iPod Nano to hold me over at the gym

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