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Are Any Of You Going To Wait For The Perfect Batch?

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YungMoola94

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Just wondering, because usually first batch of phones have some sort of QC issues, like the scuffgate on the 5 (Mine was fine)

Also, screen issues on the 5S where the display would show a yellow hue.

Any of you guys worried?
 
Happy with both my launch 4 and 5. But I'm foreseeing the issue for returns this year is because people can't make their mind on screen size.
 
I remember when I ordered my iPhone 5 from my carrier and I think it arrived something like 3-4 weeks after launch and remember reading all the horror stories about scuffgate on the forums here and freaking out that I would get one that was effective, but it was perfect.
 
YungMoola94 said:
Just wondering, because usually first batch of phones have some sort of QC issues, like the scuffgate on the 5 (Mine was fine)

Also, screen issues on the 5S where the display would show a yellow hue.

Any of you guys worried?
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No, APPLECARE. Walk in with problem phone, walk out with new phone. Had countless phones replaced under Applecare. To me it is one of the main selling points. That and the BS that people get from Samsung CS: "The hardware is ours but any software issues should be directed towards Google." No thanks, I'll just stick with Apple for the ease of service.

Stores will have replacement phones on hand and if they don't Apple works hard to make releases go well so they make sure you are satisfied. When I worked the iPhone 4 launch, a girl bought a iPhone 4 from me and dropped it rock climbing the day after the launch. Old Applecare did not cover drops, but our manager wanted to make sure she was satisfied customer and got her a new phone. Saw more broken screens replaced for free during the first week the 4 was out than all other times combined. But keep in mind it is up to the manager. It is not something they are required to do! So don't go dropping your phone and telling them that some former Apple employee told you that it is their duty to replace it.
 
Apple has always been super at replacing broken stuff with me. They replaced my retina MBP screen with only 1 bad pixel... the guy at the store said it would drive him nuts as well and wouldn't expect a customer to tolerate it. I really think they want you happy.

If there is some issue with the first batch, it may take some time, but they will make it right.
 
I'm ok if people want to wait, perhaps the perfect batch is the one on September next year ;) The more people who wait for the perfect batch the better chances for me to score a launch day phone :apple: :cool:
 
Yes I am worried. My iPhone 4 was riddled with issues. The home button stopped working. That's when I bought apple care (And will get apple care + for the 6) and had them send me a new/refurb iPhone 4. That also had problems and then the next one they sent was fine.
 
Escher2112 said:
Apple has always been super at replacing broken stuff with me. They replaced my retina MBP screen with only 1 bad pixel... the guy at the store said it would drive him nuts as well and wouldn't expect a customer to tolerate it. I really think they want you happy.

If there is some issue with the first batch, it may take some time, but they will make it right.
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+1, I've always had good luck with Apple replacing my items, even for issues that are subjective (e.g. yellow tinted screen). I actually went through 7 3GS' (granted most of those were for bigger issues, like the camera taking pink pictures)
 
Nope. First batch of the 5. Had problems with the power button but Apple took care of it.

I can barely wait till next Friday, let alone the second batch.
 
bounce08 said:
No.

But I didn't cry over it. **** happens. The world didn't end.
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did OP say the world would end?

funny, i thought he just wanted to wait a couple weeks to avoid any launch headaches which are not uncommon on huge releases of technology, whether it be a new smartphone, gaming console, etc.
 
Honestly, there's no such thing as a "perfect batch" in technology. Every revision could be flawed in the slightest of ways that the majority of people may not even catch onto until months or years down the road.
 
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