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Nail on the head.
Only way they could do it reasonably would be via store.apple.com - and they only lists the bumpers and socks right now for iPhone 4 cases.

Thanks for linking this - answered my questions about the looks.

Hopefully this is correct:

That Incase Snap case in your quote block is the Perforated Snap case - can't seem to find one of the snap case offered by Apple (it is non-perforated).
 
Got One!

I allready have an Incipio case that covers the back and sides of the phone I purchased from my ATT store. I opted for the black bumper. I have to find screen protection now. Any suggestions?
 
So if I get a White iPhone4 is it not possible to get a white Bumper even if I pay for it?
 
It's not a generous offer for nothing, but they already gave you the other option, RETURN YOUR PHONE.

You car comparison is so far off base I can't even wrap my head around it. Comparing my expectations of a company making me happy on my $30k+ vehicle purchase versus a $300 phone is a stretch. BTW, if you haven't noticed, your phone is black on the front and back, they aren't only offering pink cases here, which your argument alludes to.

No, his car analogy is 100% right.

Keep walking up and down the street barking, holding up your "Return Your Phone" end of the world sign.

After the dog and pony show I saw last week, I would (and should) expect to be able to walk into an Apple Store and have a $30 credit to use on my phone.
I just have them verify my phone is part of the deal and I can pick any case I want and Apple chips in $30.

No, let's give them a limited selection and make them wait for a month or more.

Don't worry, there are plenty of sheep ready to dance to Apple's tune.
 
So if I get a White iPhone4 is it not possible to get a white Bumper even if I pay for it?

You just dodged a bullet, you should be happy.
At least your not the guy on here that bought 3 bumpers.

$60 for 3 rubber bands? Steve Jobs should helicopter to his house and personally thank him.

;)
 
So if I get a White iPhone4 is it not possible to get a white Bumper even if I pay for it?

White iPhone 4s have been delayed to the end of the year now have they not?

The Bumpers are only Unavailable Currently, they'll be available to buy again soon enough. They sell well, they aren't just going to stop making them due to high demand.
 
neither phone or iPad

None of these cases show up. Even on a search, phone or ipad. The account name shows but I don't see a logout and login in option on the app.

In short, I don't even see how to do this. And I've ordered on the app before. Actually the iPhone 4 itself and another product via the iPad.

So I'm confused how to make this app get me a case. :apple:

Bottom buttons: featured, products, stores, search and cart. There is no login (or logout to login again) anywhere.
Where is it?
 
None of these cases show up. Even on a search, phone or ipad. The account name shows but I don't see a logout and login in option on the app.

In short, I don't even see how to do this. And I've ordered on the app before. Actually the iPhone 4 itself and another product via the iPad.

So I'm confused how to make this app get me a case. :apple:

It's a specific app for the offer 'iPhone 4 Case Program App', it's not the Apple Store App.
 
Ordered this one...

Speck Fitted Case iPhone 4 - Black Tartan

That makes two of us! I'm not really experiencing the grip of death issue - yes it's dropping some bars but I haven't dropped a call as a result... Love the free case!
 
Belkin Shield Micra for iPhone 4 - Clear

Went with this one because it looked the toughest. I dropped my iphone with a case-mate thin case and the phone popped out and both are now considerably chipped on the edges...

oh and 3-5 weeks is not cool.

I bought this case from Best Buy on Launch Day. Nice case and very well made. But a couple of things you might want to know:

1. It's see through, but not totally clear. Back of the iphone can be seen, but it looks like you are seeing it through a frosted window.

2. The hole on the back for the camera interferes with the flash and causes pictures taken with the flask to be washed out on the left side of the photo.

It does indeed mask the antenna issue.

Hopes this helps when making a decision......
 
You just dodged a bullet, you should be happy.
At least your not the guy on here that bought 3 bumpers.

$60 for 3 rubber bands? Steve Jobs should helicopter to his house and personally thank him.

;)

Actually, if you had bought 3 Bumpers before today via credit card, you would have gotten a refund on all 3 (I did, and I bought 3). So maybe we should thank Steve for giving us the $95 back when all we should have gotten back is $32.
 
I got the Pixel Skin HD - anyone here know if they're any good? Also, why did apple pick those from speck instead of the CandyShell?
 
This is sooooooooooooo frustrating... Am I really the only one getting this??

After I hit get started button and enter my password it says "We are unable to process your request"
 
I bought this case from Best Buy on Luanch Day. Nice case and very well made. But a couple of things you might want to know:

1. It's see through, but not totally clear. Back of the iphone can be seen, but it looks like you are seeing it through a frosted window.

2. The hole on the back for the camera interferes with the flash and causes pictures taken with the flask to be washed out on the left side of the photo.

It does indeed mask the antenna issue.

Hopes this helps when making a decision......

From everything I've read you can't have owned this case on Launch Day as it's a new case currently not on the market. It might be a newer version/revised version of one you own, but the case won't interfere with the flash, it's a much bigger hole with the edges of the case not as close to the flash as the ones that cause issues.
 
I haven't had any reception issues or dropped calls, and already have a bumper. Wasn't going to apply for this on principle alone, however I might do it and use the $30 on that vapor case.
 
Ah!

I went with a black Bumper. (I was hoping for color options, but even my local Apple store only had black available when they had any in stock.)

I have a Griffin Reveal and I'm quite happy with it. I haven't had any scratches or the problem with the flash as someone else mentioned.

And it looks like if someone DOES have the flash problem as mentioned you could use a dremel tool on the opening in the case to wide it for the flash - it might not be a real classy look but it's free so....

I'll try it as is at first.
 
No, his car analogy is 100% right.

Keep walking up and down the street barking, holding up your "Return Your Phone" end of the world sign.

After the dog and pony show I saw last week, I would (and should) expect to be able to walk into an Apple Store and have a $30 credit to use on my phone.
I just have them verify my phone is part of the deal and I can pick any case I want and Apple chips in $30.

No, let's give them a limited selection and make them wait for a month or more.

Don't worry, there are plenty of sheep ready to dance to Apple's tune.

Let me get this straight, and I'm paraphrasing the other guys argument here... I buy a blue car and it has a defective door handle, and the manufacturer offers me a red replacement. I buy an iPhone 4 and apples offers a few free cases to alleviate the reception issues, that all match the color of the phone, but there's no option for the purple and pink glitter case that I oh-so-wanted. This is the same exact situation to you?

Yes, you are exactly the type of person that can't be reasoned with and has no sense of reality. No amount of logic and reason can save you from yourself.

;)
 
I got the Pixel Skin HD - anyone here know if they're any good? Also, why did apple pick those from speck instead of the CandyShell?

The PixelSkin HD is a very good case. There are several reviews on the forums here to look at. And I'd assume that Speck is the one that decided not to use the CandyShell in the free case promotion, as it probably has a higher cost of manufacturing than the HD. Plus, the CandyShell is a VERY popular case, and a lot of people I know that have that case buy multiple colors in it. So why would Speck give away a case that is so popular anyway? They sell the heck out of it.
 
What they really should have done is given a $30 credit to everyone so they could use it to get any case they wanted. That way if they wanted a more expensive case they would have that option and would just have to pay the difference.

I was hoping for this as well. I'd be happy if it had to be done in an Apple Store as well.
 
If it were a design flaw it would affect all of the phones.. and non-iphones wouldnt experience the same "issue."

/no problems.
//what is funny is that my bosses have started to mention reception issues with their iphone 4s.. coincidentally after all of the bad press... what is that called.. munchhousen syndrome?? (sp)
Sorry, but I do not buy this. There are enough people experiencing this problem to qualify it as a design flaw. As for non-iPhones experiencing the same issue, I have not heard of a single person who has had a problem with non-iPhones unless you count Steve. Sure you can find a way to make it happen if you really try, but that is not what happens in reality.
 
You just dodged a bullet, you should be happy.
At least your not the guy on here that bought 3 bumpers.

$60 for 3 rubber bands? Steve Jobs should helicopter to his house and personally thank him.

;)

I bought 7 and was refunded for each automatically.
 
Sorry, but I do not buy this. There are enough people experiencing this problem to qualify it as a design flaw. As for non-iPhones experiencing the same issue, I have not heard of a single person who has had a problem with non-iPhones unless you count Steve. Sure you can find a way to make it happen if you really try, but that is not what happens in reality.

There are other threads to discuss this. Can you limit the discussion to the actual topic please?
 
I wouldn't be whining if we were told up front that the selection would be utter ***** with only 1 colour of bumper to chose from. I don't know why people are so quick to defend apple.

Easy. Beggars should not be choosers.
 
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