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New HomePod Can Still Stain Some Wooden Surfaces
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I guess that's quite the stain on Apple's otherwise flawless record, huh? 😎👉👉
Right?!
It's interesting that this is like someone or some field thinking they've discovered something new and its the first time that this has ever been done. This issue is so old, it's like, can we just teach tech geeks about this rather than turn their surprise into a news flash?
It's definitely overblown. I have placed my HomePods in various wooden surfaces. I am not saying the issue doesn't exist, but they have never left any rings. If you will be placing it on expensive wooden furniture, get felt pad stickers.This is such a non-news, isn't it?
It’s Apple so of course it’s a hot item. Honestly all these minor things are just irritating. I have had to deal with Apple “hate” forever and frankly I’m just so sick of it. I do not like telling people I use Macs, especially my gamer friends.Right?!
It's interesting that this is like someone or some field thinking they've discovered something new and its the first time that this has ever been done. This issue is so old, it's like, can we just teach tech geeks about this rather than turn their surprise into a news flash?
simple fix, use a coaster? or how about apple add a bit more padding to the bottom?
I wish there was a
or 😩 reaction. But yes, it's a stain... as I posted earlier, a coaster or thicker padding on the bottom would be betterLike falsely activating when you didn't say 'hey siri', being randomly unable to perform tasks with third party apps, not being able to play music from a local mac library, being unable to play music simultaneously on multiple speakers in sync, completely misunderstanding what you said (when it's worked previously), etc, etc.
As for the ring? I guess Apple's too cheap to buy three felt feet.
I clicked on this article for laughs... even funnier to see ho many people take this seriously...
Pack of these will come in handy...
Pack of these will come in handy...
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Hadn’t seen the original article but we have this problem with both HomePods - they’re in different rooms, but both on wood surfaces.
Might put a coaster underneath them now, rather than polishing it out!
Might put a coaster underneath them now, rather than polishing it out!
Sure, but according to some reviews, it starts staining within a few minutes...not "over time". I'm sure there's a more chemically inert material Apple could have replaced it with, like they did for the mini.This is such a non-news, isn't it?
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They could at least have upgraded the circle to an Apple Logo
I have nine of these little bastards, and none of them have affected the natural wood finish in my place. I guess because the wood furniture is so old that it’s dried out to the point that there’s no transfer of the chemicals. 🤷♂️
It could also depend on the kind of surface it's on. Would a Mini on those reviewer's surfaces mentioned stain just as quickly?
Right?! Totally agree
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You would think Marques Brownlee would have better things to spend his time on.
What would you suggest they use as an alternative for the vibration-damping silicone base? Given the fact that the issue is lessened this generation Apple clearly tried to listen but couldn’t find a solution that completely solved the issue.
Apple WANTED to make these available, but the EU and the UK both informed Apple that they would not be allowed to have an unfair uncompetitive monopoly on “Apple HomePod Stands”.