Like HomePod, Sonos One Leaves White Rings on Some Furniture

[mi7chy]

I wish my car came with a warning if it is parked in the same spot for a long period of time, it may leave tire impressions.

Do you park on a dirt road? Haven't noticed on common asphalt.

 

[critter13]

But that doesn’t mean something as little as the HomePod leaving a white mark behind shouldn’t be informed to owners that are not aware of the situation. Granted, This ‘Issue’ doesn’t need to be exacerbated , I think it’s informative to know what’s causing the marks and Apple addressed the concern, and what remedies to use IF there are white marks left behind. I know as a HomePod owner, I would want to know this, even if it’s minor.

just about anything remotely heavy will eventually leave marks like this on an oiled table. the rubber/silicone on the bottom reacts faster than other materials, just like warm beverages will as well. this is why you see runners(tablecloth) on lots of oiled tables even when there are just picture frames on them.

 

[csurfr]

A design error.
Highlighting others who have made the same error makes it worse.
Companies are supposed to learn from mistakes!

A design error in what? Chemical composition?

 

[Doomtomb]

I found this on the internet

To use this, apply a small amount of WD-40 to the soft cloth. Gently rub it over the surface. The WD-40 will remove the scuff marks and polish the wood at the same time. Wipe away any residue with a clean portion of the cloth.

 

[Rogifan]

Classic example of an Apple product behaving exactly the same way as every other product on the market, but getting bad press. Must be disheartening for Apple engineers, but it happens cause people love Apple and hold them to a higher standard. Simple as that.

Which is why Apple product marketing should have included a disclaimer if for no other reason than CYA.

 

[mi7chy]

Duhhh! 20 pound speaker on a varnish finish...and it's Apple's fault.

HomePod is 5.5#.

 

[pauloregan]

If a third party iPhone case stained people’s pockets would it be a design error?

 

[44267547]

It’s an issue because it’s Apple. Think about the MacRumors comment section for a minute. An article with a positive spin for Apple usually gets a couple of dozen comments at most in response, like the article about Apple raking in 51% of global smartphone revenues. Now look at the articles that put a negative spin toward Apple, like the HomePod sound quality, that got over 600 comments in response, mostly negative.

Now watch as this thread grows exponentially toward the negative. MacRumors is a microcosm of the tech media world where only controversy and the negative narrative about Apple generates clicks, ad views, and income.

I Primarily agree with what you’re saying. But I do want to add though it’s not just the negativity about the article itself or Apple in general, it’s the negativity that you have those you who want to disparage against Apple anyway they can because they are disgruntled with the changes Apple has made over the years that doesn’t align with their own views. Most, if not all of these tech enthusiasts on this website, generally have an Apple product or another, and follow Apple either because they are a fanatic or they are bitter about something, Which they want hate on Apple as much as possible.

In the sense of this article, Some will any leverage against Apple, even as minor as a HomePod leaving White scuffs, somebody will try to severely exaggerate the issue more than what it needs to be for reasons stated above.

 

[dgcasey]

Just put them on a damn coaster. Problem solved.

 

[jklps]

I bet if I slam the Homepod into my head, my head will bleed.

For shame Apple, for shame.

 

[reallynotnick]

If you own fancy furniture and don't know how to care for it, you probably shouldn't own fancy furniture.

 

[Lotusman]

Another reason to buy this piece of garbage. Ruin your furniture..lol This is probably the worst product Apple has ever released. Poor Tim. He's probably still screaming at them.

Garbage... riiight.

I bet if I slam the Homepod into my head, my head will bleed.

For shame Apple, for shame.

HA! Actually given that Siri went to school on the short bus, it's more likely that you would slam your head into your Homepod... which would save Apple... maybe.

 

[AbblePC]

All I got from reading this article, is that Sonos is square and Apple is well rounded.

 

[Rogifan]

A design error.
Highlighting others who have made the same error makes it worse.
Companies are supposed to learn from mistakes!

Is it a mistake? I have a pair of $250 suede boots. If I wear them during the winter out in the snow they’ll get soiled because of all the salt and sand used on the roads. Is it the shoemakers fault for not developing suede that doesn’t get damaged by the elements? I think Apple should have included a disclaimer though, for no other reason than everything the company does gets mega attention and amplified to the nth degree. Easier to warn about it than have photos show up on social media and the press spin it as Apple not properly designing and testing their products.

 

[justperry]

Solution: Get rid of all your wooden furniture.

 

[macduke]

Apple probably: This is fine. Just always use HomePod. If you need to move HomePod for any reason, just buy another HomePod. Solved!

 

[zachcsnyder]

Android crashes frequently, that doesn't make it ok for iOS 11 to do the same. standards people, standards

 

[n-ick]

Don’t we let things get out of proportion. Just enjoying great music from my HomePod, it works beautifully and with two working together it’s going to be even better. So come on Apple let’s have that update.

 

[mariusignorello]

Here's the solution: use cheap IKEA furniture. Better for the environment, better for your mental health.

Um that won’t work well with my mother who *REFUSES* to part with her great grandmother’s side table.
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Do you park on a dirt road? Haven't noticed on common asphalt.

In the garage or driveway it leaves black marks.

 

[Tesix2]

Use cheap materials and you will always suffer consequences. HomePod is over priced, under specced and obviously shoddily made. Trying to drag Sonos down with it is just cheap and nasty.

 

[TheTruth101]

Excuse me! This time I will not trash Apple regarding that.

My sister has a table like that and we almost need to eat over the sink. Those tables are just bad quality, get at least Ikea.

 

[Michael Goff]

It is, actually. Some varnish/French Polish finishes are notoriously fragile. They are also incredibly easy to repair. Our grandmothers knew best - PUT A ****ING DOILLY UNDER IT!

Duhhh! 20 pound speaker on a varnish finish...and it's Apple's fault.

Mind-boggled,
Cameron

5lb*

 

[tebruno99]

Doesn't make headlines if it's other products. Anything Apple on the other hand, makes headlines (which in turn means page views which mean money for sites like this one). So blowing even little things that impact every product up into a huge issue is very profitable for the media when it comes to Apple.

Other products don't make headlines cause in the whole marketplace they haven't really sold any product to customers.

 

[Michael Goff]

Is it a mistake? I have a pair of $250 suede boots. If I wear them during the winter out in the snow they’ll get soiled because of all the salt and sand used on the roads. Is it the shoemakers fault for not developing suede that doesn’t get damaged by the elements? I think Apple should have included a disclaimer though, for no other reason than everything the company does gets mega attention and amplified to the nth degree. Easier to warn about it than have photos show up on social media and the press spin it as Apple not properly designing and testing their products.

Apple designed this to be in the House, on a table. So that’s hardly a good example.
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Android crashes frequently, that doesn't make it ok for iOS 11 to do the same. standards people, standards

How often does Android really crash these days?

 

[Packers1958]

Ringgate.