Statement: I'm left handed, and I really do not like how the bumper looks.
Question: Am I SOL if I want an iPhone 4?
Being left handed, would you not be holding the phone with your right hand, so that you can control it with your dominant hand?
I'm right-handed, hold it with my left, neither use a case or bumper, have traveled through low-signal areas, and have not experienced reception problems or dropped calls.
You might consider trying one for 30 days, at no risk.
And we didn't honestly expect you, of all posters, to avoid hyperbole or mischaracterization when you can use it to bash Apple.
They admitted there was a problem, and they quantified the scope of it given the best available statistics, and they identified a near term solution and said they were looking at the long term as well. You can get your money back, you can get out of the contract, you can get a new phone. Just call an 800 number; not really difficult to do.
OR if you're part of the 99.45% who are NOT having this issue (or not having it to the extent that they feel even the slightest need to call in), you can ignore the ignorant wretches and enjoy your phone.
They also pointed out that the problem exists on other phones out there, (which your allegedly Apple-friendly press has either ignored or not covered with nearly the hysterical-sky-is-falling tone used for coverage of the iPhone).
It defies all rationality, to witness Apple-bashing taken to such extremes, by some few, who neither own Apple products, nor have any genuine interest the company, other than to deride the CEO in a most derogatory fashion, while spewing contempt for their products, on a Mac centric forum, no less.
Apple has addressed the problem, demonstrated the universality of attenuation, and has offered reasonable options, for those within the relatively small realm of users having issues.
They assured us that they would continue to evaluate the issue.
They offered a remedy, free of charge, and a refund for previously purchased cases.
They offered to honor a full refund, as well as a cancellation of a two-year contract, for anyone who remains dissatisfied.
Furthermore, if it turns out, in the near future, that a manufacturing adjustment is indeed capable of further improving the issue, an appointment at the Genius bar will get you a replacement phone, without a hassle. (soft recall)
Overall, this represents pretty darned good customer assurance - no other company comes remotely close.
Have you yourself posted about the Nokia "Don't Touch Here" sticker on their phones?
Have you talked to your family, friends and relatives about these important Nokia, Samsung and Droid issues? No you haven't---because you know it's not a big enough issue for ANY of the phone makers, Apple included.
Typical double-standards.
Well, first off, I presume that they can't promise that such a thing will happen. What if there is no fix? Seriously. Given what you're after, you probably don't believe that, but pretend. There is no fix. All phones have this problem and no one in the whole wide world has figured out how to solve it. And because of the way the iPhone is built (to do everything it can do--not just phone calls), there is no way to change the antenna without completely ruining the phone (remember, we're just pretending for a moment. Run with it).
How could they promise that they'd get a future fix to you if this is the case? Or if they just don't know if such a thing is possible? Did you want Steve to lie to you? Make you hope for a fix that might never come? I think that'd make you even madder at them--if you waited for months and Steve said, "We can't fix it." You' probably scream, 'Why did they promise us a fix if they couldn't fix it!"
I'm mean, I'm confused. Isn't it better for him not to make promises he might not be able to keep?
Highly insightful and observant.
I'm really confused as to why you are so angry. I mean, I know it's no fun to buy something you were looking forward to and find it a dud, but it happens.
You vent, then go to the store, get your money back, and that's the end of it. But you seem to find it important that everyone agree with you that this product is a dud, and that everyone be as angry and outraged about it as you are. Why?
I know it caused a month's worth of worry and frustration for you, and it shouldn't have caused any, but is it worth this much vitriol? This much typing and arguing? If it is...why? Why is it worth this much ranting and raving? Please. Will someone explain it to me?
Why are you all so terribly hurt?
More vexing still, knowing that some complaining here neither own one, nor have ever planned on purchasing one.
Perhaps, what amounts to ranting and raving here, is merely deliberate disdain, of which the latent motivation remains a mystery.
Interesting idea. What's Nokia's policy when one of their models won't give you a reliable connection at your house?
Excellent point.
"I'm sorry, we dont make that model anymore."
Likely response, on the day of release, no less.
Guys, there are still no reports of connection problems in Japan yet. And mine is doing fine too. Is it possible that the problem is with AT&T?
From what I've heard, Japan has consistently strong coverage throughout - this ought not be an issue in Japan.
