Since the two are aesthetically the same, do you guys think the 3GS will have the same problems (light leak, body not flush with chrome bezel, dust, dead pixels, cracking case, etc..) that the 3G had or do you think Apple will have fixed those issues?
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3GS To Inherit 3G's Problems?
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Unfortunately, there are defects in all electronics. Hopefully they won't be as widespread, but there is a chance that any of those problems will show up (and maybe even some new ones).
I understand that, but the issues raised by the 3G compared to the 2G were surprising. I had maybe 2 replacements with my 2G compared to like 7+ for my 3G. The 3G's build quality frankly sucked and I hope Apple learns a thing or two with the 3GS
I mentioned this in an earlier thread.
What I'm hoping for is the clickier home and sleep/wake button and no light leaks.
I also read somewhere that the 3G S is 3 grams heavier than the 3G. That say "more expensive feeling".
What I'm hoping for is the clickier home and sleep/wake button and no light leaks.
I also read somewhere that the 3G S is 3 grams heavier than the 3G. That say "more expensive feeling".
Yeah it is a bit heavier, but that could just be the magnetometer? Or maybe the new camera is carrying a bit more weight?
I've never had a iPhone but I think it is when the bezel ( edges of the device) allow light to leak through them as the joint is not tight enough...
3 grams heavier = more expensive feeling?
cmon that is .1 ounces. I can't see how that would equate to a more expensive feeling.
I know 12 people with 3G phones and not one of them has needed to have their phone replaced.
It sounds like you have unrealistically high expectations of perfection in your electronics devices.
P.S., thanks for driving up the costs for the rest of us.
Actually the primary advantage for them of keeping the current design is that they don't have to spend millions on new dies new tooling in the factories, etc.
I would expect that the new phones are made on the same lines as the old ones with virtually no differences in the area of fit and finish other than obvious changes to things like coatings on the plastics and screen.