NICE! So if you want to hook it up to your car or real headphones you have to take the case off.
Ummmm.... FAIL!
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NICE! So if you want to hook it up to your car or real headphones you have to take the case off.
Ummmm.... FAIL!
Received a free black bumper from Apple this morning.
I also got a refund for the one I bought in store last month.
I don't mind the look of the bumper... yes, it adds a bit of bulk, but I don't mind it. I did hope for a recall or at least a real fix to the antenna issue, but the phone is great otherwise so I have no buyers remorse.
I also got a refund for the one I bought in store last month.
I don't mind the look of the bumper... yes, it adds a bit of bulk, but I don't mind it. I did hope for a recall or at least a real fix to the antenna issue, but the phone is great otherwise so I have no buyers remorse.
Mine also arrived this morning, ordered it on Friday Afternoon
hum i hope i get mines today then!!
Better than a bumper
Isn't some company making band-aids for the iPhone?
And they come in colors, too.
Nevermind, I found it.
Isn't some company making band-aids for the iPhone?
And they come in colors, too.
Nevermind, I found it.
Mine shipped and I am not from the UK
Just so everyone knows, I am from central PA, and my free bumper has shipped. I should have it Tomorrow or Friday. In addition, my friend in Georgia reports that his has shipped.
I was originally scheduled for August 27th.
Just so everyone knows, I am from central PA, and my free bumper has shipped. I should have it Tomorrow or Friday. In addition, my friend in Georgia reports that his has shipped.
I was originally scheduled for August 27th.
Its good news that they're shipping, since they've removed all the product from the stores.
But they did have color ones... Remember? So where did those vaporize to?
Only black available via the app
As I recall they all sold out fairly quick prior to the phone being released.
This quick turn around seems to have silenced those critics who complained about wait times. Although I'm sure they'll find something else to scrutinize.
Bumpers too slippery!
The smooth stripe on the edge of the bumper makes them too slippery. I took some fine sandpaper to it, and now it grips as it should. Without a protective backing, you'd think Apple would have made the bumpers even more grippy, not less.
The smooth stripe on the edge of the bumper makes them too slippery. I took some fine sandpaper to it, and now it grips as it should. Without a protective backing, you'd think Apple would have made the bumpers even more grippy, not less.
Ironic, a "complaint"
Really? I haven't experienced this "issue". Maybe our grips are just different.
Really? I haven't experienced this "issue". Maybe our grips are just different.
Ha, I still haven't even been able to order one. I just get "We are unable to process your request. Please try again later." no matter what I do. New account, restore my phone, etc. etc. I called Apple and they said they would call back within 24-48 hours with a solution. Nope.
I guess I don't get a free case unless someone on here knows how to fix this..
I guess I don't get a free case unless someone on here knows how to fix this..
I actually requested a bumper earlier today without any problems. Delivery is late August.
Mine said ships August 27th, arrives September 1st when I got the confirmation email. Now, I got an email saying it was shipped, and should be here by the 3rd of August.
Very happy, Apple. I've had very few antenna related issues, but I'm looking forward to giving the Bumper a try.
Very happy, Apple. I've had very few antenna related issues, but I'm looking forward to giving the Bumper a try.
Hey! I was gonna say that!!
I like Best Buy's free solution the best. Now if they'd only make a version that looks like duct tape, complete with the treads hanging out.
You know, this whole things is completely over-blown. No one has an issue unless you are in an AT&T fringe area...which is like 90% of the users...which means...uhh...never mind.
Really? I haven't experienced this "issue". Maybe our grips are just different.
The" slippery" bumper issue only applies when you are a totally introverted shy nerd trying to phone up the head cheerleader for a date.
I received my free Apple Bumper today.
It's flimsier than the Scosche BandEDGE that I bought.
I'll probably just alternate between the two of them.
Yay.
It's flimsier than the Scosche BandEDGE that I bought.
I'll probably just alternate between the two of them.
Yay.
You need to think a bit further outside the box. Why would I want to "BUY" yours, when Apple is giving 5,000,000 away FREE??
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Ok, great. So these things don't fit standard headphone jacks.
UNBELIEVABLE!
Didn't you read the fine print in your iPhone box: Use of non-Apple accessories, including headphones, will void your Apple warranty.
If you're talking about the front or back, shields, no. Bumpers will be "bumping" the edges of the shields and start the lifting. I used the BodyGuardz and saw somebody else with the zag and same think. The orange peel effect is a little less on the BodyGuardz, but either will make the iPhone less slippery.
If you're talking bout Antennagate, then that works. Good Luck!
Know what?
IPhone 4 dimension and weight measurement must be increased because of this compulsory item.
IPhone 4 dimension and weight measurement must be increased because of this compulsory item.