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Consumer Reports: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Not as Bendable as Believed
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"Probably", that is very scientific.. Must write a treaty based on your back of the envelloppe gut feeling, maybe you'll even win a Nobel prize. Seriously, do you even read what you write!!!
I trust Apple, which has more material and mechanical engineers than whole MIT departments, than you, countless forum trolls or a few random guys on the street bent on destruction for a buck.
As someone who spent 2 years in material and mechanical engineering (before switching to computer engineering) and having worked with real live material and mechanical engieners in a few companies, I can't belive the amount of plain insanity, and complete utter misunderstandng of how engineering works, but also how businesses devellop products!!!
In the 1960s, engineers and scientitist were treated with respect, but nowaday, everyone and their mother is a specialist in well, EVERYTHING. Engineers might as well skip university since a guy with two hands is able to devellop and run tests better than any them... (sic)
I think we are dealing with a, relatively, small number of iPhones that come out of assembly not quite flat and it takes a day or two for the buyer to realize there is a problem.
Of course he did. He's discovered he's making some pretty sweet coin this way. He'll keep on riding this as long as he can.
For some balance, here's a video of everyday people trying to bend the iPhone 6+.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/...e-iphone-6-plus-watch-as-people-try/16191393/
or this
http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2014/09/24/iphone-6-plus-bend.cnnmoney
Maybe they are not strong enough. Maybe they don't know how to leverage a weak spot. What it does show is that at least THAT iPhone 6 appears to be sturdy enough for everyday use. The CNN one is more tongue in cheek, but whatever.
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I'm getting my iPhone 6 Plus tomorrow. I don't plan on intentionally bending it, but I'll keep it in my front right pocket and see if it actually bends.
What people have failed to mention is that Apple CAN and WILL (if needed) revise the design and strengthen the 6+ *at any time they deem fit*, and silently revise the manufacturing process.
That's... IF it were even a problem
Yeah, that's why I avoid buying first batch products. Later ones could have more reliable parts.
No, it is above the HTC One M8, which is also an excellent phone. My 6+ arrives tomorrow and I am not worried about it. It will replace my Nexus 5, another great phone which I doubt would be harder to break.
Would you recruit someone from a forum just because they are stubborn and refuse to budge?? I don't think Apple will hire our self proclaimed "experts" .
The comment you replied to was sarcasm
ok all you stupid fanboys
The person who commented above me is correct, AverageBob. I bet you a million dollars that Apple DESIGNED the consumer report video to not show the entire truth. Anyone who knows about physics and engineering can tell you that apple did not apply pressure to just the right spot on the phone that makes it bend.
I would bet the same amount of money that the tests probably put the pressure point on the area that is LEAST likely to make it bend. These bogus tests are completely biased.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonykosner/2014/09/27/bendgate-unbent-apple-and-viral-iphone-6-plus-bender-are-both-right/
The person who commented above me is correct, AverageBob. I bet you a million dollars that Apple DESIGNED the consumer report video to not show the entire truth. Anyone who knows about physics and engineering can tell you that apple did not apply pressure to just the right spot on the phone that makes it bend.
I would bet the same amount of money that the tests probably put the pressure point on the area that is LEAST likely to make it bend. These bogus tests are completely biased.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonykosner/2014/09/27/bendgate-unbent-apple-and-viral-iphone-6-plus-bender-are-both-right/
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The weak point of the 6+ is right under the volume buttons, which Consumer Reports failed to mention or intentionally leave out.
It's not new, it's been posted here many times already (first time on page 1).
And...surprise surprise....this is the same exact spot that the iphone 5/5s bent too, right under the volume buttons. Apple just doesn't learn, do they? Apple used to be a good company, greedy, yes, but they used to be good BEFORE the iphone came out. Ever since then, they have completely lost focus. And that's why I will never buy another apple product again. I have a 2007 macbook (the one with the design flaw where the top case cracks), I have an early 2009 iMac, the very last model of iPod classic (160gb) and an iPhone 4 which I only use as an ipod touch because I now have a galaxy s3 LTE/4g (the one that is practically the same as the s4).
If my macs die, I'll just replace the logic board myself rather than buying a new mac. Apple doesn't need anymore money from me.
Who cares! If the moto is doing better, why not mention it! The only problem is that it runs android. Perhaps Apple can hire some of their engineers to make the next iPhone more durable. The 6+ is really unacceptable. I'm not buying a 1k phone just to bend the crap out of it a few weeks later in my pockets.
iphone 6 plus front pocket sitting test and bicycle ride test
Hello everyone,
I'm new here but I've been reading the thread for a while...
I have 2 iphone 6 plus on order and I'm really concerned after reading all of these posts and a bit insane by now!
Anyway I wanted to share this video, I apologize if it's been posted. It's in spanish but it's pretty self explanatory. The dude tests the iphone 6 Plus in his front pocket by sitting down and riding a bicycle in relatively skinny pants!
Just in case, he says in the comments that his camera has a wide angle lens and in some scenes it may appear the phone has a slight curve.
I know this is as credible as any other youtube video but it's a bit reassuring I guess.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic5Z1fv58fg
Hello everyone,
I'm new here but I've been reading the thread for a while...
I have 2 iphone 6 plus on order and I'm really concerned after reading all of these posts and a bit insane by now!
Anyway I wanted to share this video, I apologize if it's been posted. It's in spanish but it's pretty self explanatory. The dude tests the iphone 6 Plus in his front pocket by sitting down and riding a bicycle in relatively skinny pants!
Just in case, he says in the comments that his camera has a wide angle lens and in some scenes it may appear the phone has a slight curve.
I know this is as credible as any other youtube video but it's a bit reassuring I guess.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic5Z1fv58fg
Who cares! If the moto is doing better, why not mention it! The only problem is that it runs android. Perhaps Apple can hire some of their engineers to make the next iPhone more durable. The 6+ is really unacceptable. I'm not buying a 1k phone just to bend the crap out of it a few weeks later in my pockets.
Well, then what the frack are you doing here then if your going to believe any idiot with a youtube video over Apple! Of course don't buy it if that's how you mind spins.
Now that you rant has been served you are free to make a bee line towards the closest store that sells any Android and plop your hard earned cash there. Good bye sir... I can only hope its the last we'll hear of you now that your choice is made... But I somehow doubt it...
Bingo. Exactly my point. There is an acute lack of details in any of the reports or tests.
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