iPhone 4 Bumpers Once Again For Sale Through Apple's Online Store

MacRumors · Oct 7, 2010, 08:57 AM

Apple has once again started offering its iPhone 4 bumpers for sale in its online store following the end of the free case program, which expired September 30th. While the bumpers had quietly reappeared for sale in the company's retail stores as of October 1st, the online store continued to list the bumpers as "currently unavailable" until today.

All six bumper colors are currently available, priced at $29 and available for shipping within 24 hours.

Article Link: iPhone 4 Bumpers Once Again For Sale Through Apple's Online Store

guitargoddsjm · Oct 7, 2010, 08:59 AM

So does that mean that post September-30th phones have some sort of antenna fix?

Mad Mac Maniac · Oct 7, 2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitargoddsjm

So does that mean that post September-30th phones have some sort of antenna fix?

no

Boston007 · Oct 7, 2010, 09:00 AM

Damn that is a bit hefty

SandboxGeneral · Oct 7, 2010, 09:01 AM

$29? What a rip off. It can't cost them more than 59 cents to produce!

Andronicus · Oct 7, 2010, 09:02 AM

Jus call and complain to customer service about your reception problem and you can still get a free bumper. I can't wait till iPhone 5 and an antenna that's not exposed

Caliber26 · 09:05 AM

Really? What a joke. I got my free one and I regret not choosing a free case from one of the other manufacturers. There's no way in hell that I can understand how Apple feels it's alright to charge $29 for this piece of garbage. (BTW, not a troll! I love everything I've ever purchased from Steve, but this is one item I think needs to DISAPPEAR. Or be sold for $2.25.)

Corbin052198 · Oct 7, 2010, 09:04 AM

I guess this is good news. I still wish they would just fix the iPhone, though.

NebulaClash · Oct 7, 2010, 09:06 AM

Think it's too expensive? Don't buy it. The beauty of the open market at work.

Think the antenna problem is going to ruin the phone for you? Don't buy it. The beauty of the open market at work.

Complain here? Waste of time.

1080p · Oct 7, 2010, 09:07 AM

Kinda funny how they still show pictures of the bumpers on the WHITE iPhone even though it is STILL not available.

err404 · Oct 7, 2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandboxGeneral

$29? What a rip off. It can't cost them more than 59 cents to produce!

$29 is steep, but in fairness they are actually pretty nice. They are much more then a simple rubber band. It's a hard plastic frame, with soft rubber edges and physical buttons that push through the the phone underneath.
Besides, if you still want a free (black) one, just call Apple and tell them your signal drops.

smokescreen76 · Oct 7, 2010, 09:09 AM

You can have mine. I got it free but I've never used it. The phone works fine without it.

ts1973 · Oct 7, 2010, 09:10 AM

This is only good news if you're an Apple shareholder

Anyway, I'm happy with my free - non apple - case

LanPhantom · Oct 7, 2010, 09:11 AM

I find it interesting that the graphic they choose to use is the white iPhone which isn't even available.... they should have shown these bumpers on a black iPhone to better represent the look you might achieve when you select a given color.

BTW, I have a black bumper and it works great.

LanPhantom

ma2ha3 · Oct 7, 2010, 09:12 AM

that o-ring cost 29 bucks. I really do not understand the accountant who come out with this type of price.

Rantipole · Oct 7, 2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caliber26

Really? What a joke. I got my free one and I regret not choosing a free case from one of the other manufacturers.

Wanna switch? I got a Griffin case and now wish I got a simple bumper. The case is too bulky.

bobab8ey · Oct 7, 2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandboxGeneral

$29? What a rip off. It can't cost them more than 59 cents to produce!

Then don't buy it. Problem solved.

turbineseaplane · Oct 7, 2010, 09:13 AM

For those with a black bumper who were thinking of grabbing a colored one.

Beware. The materials are different.

I grabbed a green one and promptly returned it when I discovered it's a "hard plastic" edge and not the nice rubber of the black bumper.

The net effect was that the phone will slide all over car seats and countertops with the colored bumpers where it would stay put perfectly with the rubber grip on the black bumper.

Bummer.

ma2ha3 · Oct 7, 2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LanPhantom

I find it interesting that the graphic they choose to use is the white iPhone which isn't even available.... LanPhantom

is white coming or not? are they waiting til iphone 4s show up.

macswitcha2 · Oct 7, 2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokescreen76

You can have mine. I got it free but I've never used it. The phone works fine without it.

Not true, unless you have another temporary fix.

spazzcat · Oct 7, 2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitargoddsjm

So does that mean that post September-30th phones have some sort of antenna fix?

Yes, its no longer being blown out of proportion by mainstream news media. Not saying there isn't an issue, its just not headlines anymore....

macswitcha2 · Oct 7, 2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LanPhantom

I find it interesting that the graphic they choose to use is the white iPhone which isn't even available.... they should have shown these bumpers on a black iPhone to better represent the look you might achieve when you select a given color.

BTW, I have a black bumper and it works great.

LanPhantom

I hear ya but they probably chose the white because of better contrast.

NebulaClash · Oct 7, 2010, 09:18 AM

Why all the shock at the $29 price? That was its original price. Then it was free, and now it's back to its original price.

Astounding how many business experts hang out here to tell us why Apple doesn't know what it's doing. Grateful for you spending your time here instead of running your business.

Zunjine · Oct 7, 2010, 09:19 AM

I bought a bumper at launch - it's OK. I stopped using it because I liked the feel of the naked iPhone in my hand better.

Today I recieved my free Speck Pixel Skin HD and you know what? It's really good. More bulky than the bumper but very nice feel and finish. I'll use it when I'm taking my iPhone somewhere I feel it'll need a bit more protection.

Final point - Apple will sell things for the price people will pay for them. Do people not understand capitalism?

macswitcha2 · Oct 7, 2010, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spazzcat

Yes, its no longer being blown out of proportion by mainstream news media. Not saying there isn't an issue, its just not headlines anymore....

Then the answer can't be yes.

Oct 7, 2010, 08:57 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iPhone 4 Bumpers Once Again For Sale Through Apple's Online Store Apple has once again started offering its iPhone 4 bumpers for sale in its online store following the end of the free case program, which expired September 30th. While the bumpers had quietly reappeared for sale in the company's retail stores as of October 1st, the online store continued to list the bumpers as "currently unavailable" until today. All six bumper colors are currently available, priced at $29 and available for shipping within 24 hours. Article Link: iPhone 4 Bumpers Once Again For Sale Through Apple's Online Store
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Boston007 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2010	$29?! Damn that is a bit hefty
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Caliber26 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando, FL	Really? What a joke. I got my free one and I regret not choosing a free case from one of the other manufacturers. There's no way in hell that I can understand how Apple feels it's alright to charge $29 for this piece of garbage. (BTW, not a troll! I love everything I've ever purchased from Steve, but this is one item I think needs to DISAPPEAR. Or be sold for $2.25.) __________________ My happiness is measured by the battery percentage displayed on my iPhone. Last edited by Caliber26; Oct 7, 2010 at 09:05 AM. Reason: The $2.25 includes sales tax. =)
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Corbin052198 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2010	I guess this is good news. I still wish they would just fix the iPhone, though. __________________ Website \| Blog \| Twitter Fluent in HTML5, CSS3, and JS
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NebulaClash macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2010	Think it's too expensive? Don't buy it. The beauty of the open market at work. Think the antenna problem is going to ruin the phone for you? Don't buy it. The beauty of the open market at work. Complain here? Waste of time. __________________ 2010 MacBook Pro 17" with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD ; 64 GB iPad WiFi ; 32 GB iPhone 4 (Verizon)
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Oct 7, 2010, 08:59 AM	#2
guitargoddsjm macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GA (sometimes MA)	So does that mean that post September-30th phones have some sort of antenna fix?
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SandboxGeneral Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The New World	$29? What a rip off. It can't cost them more than 59 cents to produce!
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Oct 7, 2010, 09:02 AM	#6
Andronicus macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2008	Jus call and complain to customer service about your reception problem and you can still get a free bumper. I can't wait till iPhone 5 and an antenna that's not exposed
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Oct 7, 2010, 09:07 AM	#10
1080p macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Planet Earth	Kinda funny how they still show pictures of the bumpers on the WHITE iPhone even though it is STILL not available.
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Oct 7, 2010, 09:09 AM	#12
smokescreen76 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2010	You can have mine. I got it free but I've never used it. The phone works fine without it.
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ts1973 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Belgium	This is only good news if you're an Apple shareholder Anyway, I'm happy with my free - non apple - case __________________ Some day, everything east of the San Andreas fault will plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. Hardware reviewer for Madshrimps.be Mac addicted since 1987
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LanPhantom macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hooper, UT	White iPhone I find it interesting that the graphic they choose to use is the white iPhone which isn't even available.... they should have shown these bumpers on a black iPhone to better represent the look you might achieve when you select a given color. BTW, I have a black bumper and it works great. LanPhantom __________________ (2) iPhone 4 Black 32Gb MBP 15" 2.4Ghz MBP 13" 2.4Ghz, Airport Extreme driving two Airport Expresses for Music everywhere!
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Oct 7, 2010, 09:12 AM	#15
ma2ha3 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2007	29 bucks???? what..... that o-ring cost 29 bucks. I really do not understand the accountant who come out with this type of price.
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Oct 7, 2010, 09:13 AM	#18
turbineseaplane macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle, Boise, Maui	For those with a black bumper who were thinking of grabbing a colored one. Beware. The materials are different. I grabbed a green one and promptly returned it when I discovered it's a "hard plastic" edge and not the nice rubber of the black bumper. The net effect was that the phone will slide all over car seats and countertops with the colored bumpers where it would stay put perfectly with the rubber grip on the black bumper. Bummer.
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Oct 7, 2010, 09:18 AM	#23
NebulaClash macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2010	Why all the shock at the $29 price? That was its original price. Then it was free, and now it's back to its original price. Astounding how many business experts hang out here to tell us why Apple doesn't know what it's doing. Grateful for you spending your time here instead of running your business. __________________ 2010 MacBook Pro 17" with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD ; 64 GB iPad WiFi ; 32 GB iPhone 4 (Verizon)
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Oct 7, 2010, 09:19 AM	#24
Zunjine macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2009	I bought a bumper at launch - it's OK. I stopped using it because I liked the feel of the naked iPhone in my hand better. Today I recieved my free Speck Pixel Skin HD and you know what? It's really good. More bulky than the bumper but very nice feel and finish. I'll use it when I'm taking my iPhone somewhere I feel it'll need a bit more protection. Final point - Apple will sell things for the price people will pay for them. Do people not understand capitalism?
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