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Apple's Dan Riccio Says 2018 iPad Pro 'Meets or Exceeds' Quality Standards of Design and Precision, More Info to Come
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Yet this wasn't clear in your earlier posts in this thread.
They make planes with this "Aluminium" Alloy, don't they?
The OP implied that shoddy aluminium was used, I responded with "Prove it"
As useless as yours....
Hmm, maybe have the genius bar take a look at that.I can’t disagree; mine’s flopping around perfectly as expected.
Again, 0.4 mm is (Maximum) not much, it might even be 0.2 one way and 0.2 mm the other was, that's really no issue, nothing is straight in this world or even the universe.
No, of course not. But this: "The “bend” doesn’t affect any of the functionality of the iPad, and is entirely unnoticeable unless you’re looking for it." is at best a WAG.
Nothing to see here other than a scripted effort to promote themselves over a non-issue that can be resolved by returning it to Apple for an exchange. As soon as these nonsense stories are published a ton of people become victims or at least think they are.
That is a different issue, and if it is an issue, there will be evidence to back it up. I don't consider that photograph to be evidence of anything other than someone bent their iPad. I can show you photographs of bent screwdrivers from my workshop. Absent an honest explanation of how they got that way, you might conclude they were defective. You'd be mistaken.
Years after antenna gate, during which independent testing showed that the iPhone 4 had a very good antenna system, and several carriers recommended it for fringe coverage areas because of their own internal testing revealed superior operation, people still believe the device was defective. This isn't surprising.
If we're going to talk about "getting off," don't forget to include those here who get off on defending Apple at every turn and who go into every thread to mock and belittle those who have issues or who are attempting to hold Apple's feet to the fire.
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That's your opinion. They never seemed to have a problem with their iPads being shipped bent when they used a more sturdy design in the past.
His response that the variance is no greater than 400 microns is simply ignorant what is really happening. The iPads I've seen in pictures must be in the >1000 micron range to be so visible.
So, to sum it up, his response was no more than a very wordy lie.
So, to sum it up, his response was no more than a very wordy lie.
Very rationale response .
Though if you showed me a bent screwdriver, I’d be certain it was either very cheap or mis used . I’m worried Apple products command an Apple tax, but no longer the quality . I’m worried this screwdriver is not worth the premium paid for it
Before people in this site go off and claim 0.4mm is nothing and hardly noticeable..
The iPhone XR is ‘only’ 0.5mm thicker then the iPhone XS, yet people on here would have you think it feels like twice as thick..
So you either notice it or you don’t, so you may notice a 0.4mm bend compared to a totally flat one?
The iPhone XR is ‘only’ 0.5mm thicker then the iPhone XS, yet people on here would have you think it feels like twice as thick..
So you either notice it or you don’t, so you may notice a 0.4mm bend compared to a totally flat one?
He said it was 400 microns. The one in the photo looks like more than that, so it's clear to me it would be replaced.
No, Apple said it's in their margins.
And for your other issue with other posters, they don't defend Apple, they have a different opinion than you.
Great post. I love the Steve defenders after he said you're holding it wrong.
This clearly says 400 microns, so anything bent to the degree in the picture would be replaced, IMO.
Out of the box?
People post pictures of bend iPads, as the one in this article and it has been proven to have occurred after putting it in a backpack while travelling.
Right. And it shouldn't be. And to remedy it, they should use a more sturdy design (see my other posts if you please).
I disagree.
Very rationale response .
Though if you showed me a bent screwdriver, I’d be certain it was either very cheap or mis used . I’m worried Apple products command an Apple tax, but no longer the quality . I’m worried this screwdriver is not worth the premium paid for it
Cheap, a decent screwdriver snaps, it's hardened.
I don't know why they just can't say ones like in the picture are defective and will be replaced 100%. The one in the picture is bent at least a quarter of an inch. So like 6000 "microns"?
That means when you buy an iPad, Tim and Craig will stand right next to your iPad 24/7, effectively means you are getting Tim and Craig for free.
question is the photo of this story a new fresh out of the box ipad? unlikely. if it is then for sure it isn't a 400 micron bend. it could be the image provided with this story is inflating the actual issue and if so it is no wonder people are reacting as incredulously as they are over this?
i guess the big issue here is say you do have a bend as shown and try to return it what is to stop them claiming that you bent it and that it wasn't bent like that out of the box? If it is over 400 micron will they take the customer at their word?
regardless i guarantee next year's lineup of ipads won't have this issue.
i guess the big issue here is say you do have a bend as shown and try to return it what is to stop them claiming that you bent it and that it wasn't bent like that out of the box? If it is over 400 micron will they take the customer at their word?
regardless i guarantee next year's lineup of ipads won't have this issue.
There's always a trade off when choosing materials, using the cheaper aluminium and it is less rigid, bends to easily, using the harder more brittle aluminium and it snaps when over stretched.