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Are you still buying the 6 Plus after Bend-gate?
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The problems won't magically disappear regardless of a small poll. Don't worry just ebayGate it next year when they fix all the issues on the new 6s plus
I REALLY don't think this is as huge a deal as the media makes it. I remember stories about the 5 bending, and the 4S had issues, blah blah. Bottom line, a few months later you never heard anything about it. Yes, maybe the Plus does bend with less pressure than the 6 or other phones, but I absolutely don't think its that critical of an issue.
What? At least 2 million Plus' sold? We've heard stores about like maybe 20 people. Unless your wear skin tight jeans and force a phone into a pocket where it just doesn't fit and then apply tons of pressure by climbing or sitting (which, by the way, you'll know is too much because the pants will squeeze the crap out of you. That's nature's way of telling you to bump up a size or two.) you'll be fine. Even with the 4S I was cautious not to put it in tight pants and then climb or something. It's just what you do. Don't force any object into a place where it clear doesn't fit or is exposed to too much pressure. Would you put your rMBP in a backpack with 4 Textbooks with a combined weight of 20 pounds and let them smack into each other and toss your backpack into your car? No. Because you know to treat objects realistically. This is all you have to do with the Plus.
What? At least 2 million Plus' sold? We've heard stores about like maybe 20 people. Unless your wear skin tight jeans and force a phone into a pocket where it just doesn't fit and then apply tons of pressure by climbing or sitting (which, by the way, you'll know is too much because the pants will squeeze the crap out of you. That's nature's way of telling you to bump up a size or two.) you'll be fine. Even with the 4S I was cautious not to put it in tight pants and then climb or something. It's just what you do. Don't force any object into a place where it clear doesn't fit or is exposed to too much pressure. Would you put your rMBP in a backpack with 4 Textbooks with a combined weight of 20 pounds and let them smack into each other and toss your backpack into your car? No. Because you know to treat objects realistically. This is all you have to do with the Plus.
Zboater tries to use macrumor polls to prove his point, I'm crying for him.. Really I am
Are you still buying the 6 Plus after Bend-gate?
Mine is coming in tomorrow. If I don't like the size, or if I notice the bending becoming an issue (assuming it happens within the return period), I'll check out the 6. Easy peasy.
Mine is coming in tomorrow. If I don't like the size, or if I notice the bending becoming an issue (assuming it happens within the return period), I'll check out the 6. Easy peasy.
I think a few reports out of millions is a silly reason not to buy the Plus. Just don't expose the phone (or any device) to extreme pressure. Even that annoying video where the guy bent his phone required strain. Those pants must have been awfully tight for these people to bend it. I would think it would hurt your leg!
Ha ha now folks are gonna try and bend the phones in the apple store.
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I am sure the OP did not try putting it in his pocket.
After using the 6 Plus for a week, I checked out the 6 at the Target display last night. It seems really small, not much different than the 5s. Comfortable to handle but seems like a much smaller device (because it is). I can't go back - I like the large, beautiful screen and 2-day battery life. Yes, it can't be dropped or sat upon but then again all my tiny iPhones since the 4 have been fairly fragile, needed a case, etc. It's a larger, heavier device so of course it's going to be more prone to break if dropped or bent under terrific pressure. This entire Bendgate drama is stupid. "Gee, my iPad Air will bend/break if I sit or stand on it and so will my MBA!"...
I am an Apple enthusiast but not a fan girl. I have returned iPhones and iPads for uneven, poorly calibrated screens in the past on several occasions. My 6 Plus arrived with a flawless case and screen. I have nothing to complain about. It is brand-new and the app developers and case makers are unfortunately having to play catchup.
I am an Apple enthusiast but not a fan girl. I have returned iPhones and iPads for uneven, poorly calibrated screens in the past on several occasions. My 6 Plus arrived with a flawless case and screen. I have nothing to complain about. It is brand-new and the app developers and case makers are unfortunately having to play catchup.
