Oleophobic Coating
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PinkâFloyd
macrumors 68020
Hmm, first time I've read something like this
You could go to the Apple Store and see what a Genious can do for you
You could go to the Apple Store and see what a Genious can do for you
Will they do anything to it even if the warranty is expired?
wordoflife
macrumors 604
It's really hit or miss. I would go and ask.
saving107
macrumors 603
I've asked (at several locations), and they always tell me that the coating does wear off and is not covered under warranty.
mavis
macrumors 601
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Same here. I usually find a reason to get a replacement every three to four months - always for legitimate reasons - but mainly for a new, oleophobic screen.
rick98761 said:
Same here. I usually find a reason to get a replacement every three to four months - always for legitimate reasons - but mainly for a new, oleophobic screen.
Knowlege Bomb
macrumors G4
I recently had mine replaced for this reason. The genius continuously told me he couldn't see any issue. He actually took a cloth out of his pocket and wiped my screen off and was like "there, see? no fingerprints!".
I took him over to a display model, grimed up both screens and wiped the display model on my shift a couple of times and asked him to do the same with mine. When he saw the difference he gave me a replacement.
I took him over to a display model, grimed up both screens and wiped the display model on my shift a couple of times and asked him to do the same with mine. When he saw the difference he gave me a replacement.
vincenz
macrumors 601
Thanks for keeping costs high for other customers.
mavis
macrumors 601
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No, thank Apple for selling a product that only functions as advertised for two to three months.
vincenz said:
No, thank Apple for selling a product that only functions as advertised for two to three months.
Knowlege Bomb
macrumors G4
Incredibly stupid comment. The price of these phones will never go down.
They also have not gone up. Apple offers a service and people take advantage of it. It's the nature of the beast we call society.
vincenz
macrumors 601
Your sense of entitlement is really up there isn't it? I wouldn't blame the phone as much as user error. My naked 4 is as good as day 1. Keep your hands clean more often?
Battlefield Fan
macrumors 65816
wrong. as another user pointed out the manual states that the coating will wear off. learn to read.
vincenz
macrumors 601
They are high because of people like mavis. I never said the prices will go down.
The key phrase is "take advantage." Laying the blame on "society" doesn't make it right.
I bet you're the type of person who wishes the government paid for rent/utilities in addition to food stamps.
mavis
macrumors 601
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Right, because most people read the user manual before they purchase a product.
But, instead of arguing about how ridiculous that line of reasoning is, allow me to simply rephrase my original comment. I wish Apple would make a phone that functions as well after two months of ownership as it does the first day. Since that is not yet the case, I feel I am entitled to regular exchanges, as long as the phone is under warranty.
Battlefield Fan said:
Right, because most people read the user manual before they purchase a product.
But, instead of arguing about how ridiculous that line of reasoning is, allow me to simply rephrase my original comment. I wish Apple would make a phone that functions as well after two months of ownership as it does the first day. Since that is not yet the case, I feel I am entitled to regular exchanges, as long as the phone is under warranty.
Knowlege Bomb
macrumors G4
They are high because of people like mavis. I never said the prices will go down.
The key phrase is "take advantage." Laying the blame on "society" doesn't make it right.
And what leads you to that assumption? I work for a living and enjoy what I do as well as the ability to buy things for myself and my wife as a reward. Can you say the same?
Apparently you are living in the dark when it comes to government funding for freeloaders. Ever hear of section 8 housing?
Big-TDI-Guy
macrumors 68030
Seems so very wasteful to me that people exchange their products simply because the coating - which as shown as a wear item - has worn off. Even a bit more surprised that someone who appears to hail from Japan engages in this behavior - considering the culture there of recovering resources and minimizing waste.
If that coating is so important - have you thought to consider treating it better, purchasing a protective film / case or getting the coating reapplied?
I've got an IP4 nearly a year old - and the coating is still intact. However I also have a launch iPhone - and it was / is very usable without any coating whatsoever.
A quick search will show vendors who can re-coat, and DIY methods that appear to have worked well for many.
Then again, the people who feel entitled to more than others - are also the ones who will not make any personal effort, as they expect the lesser masses to do their bidding...
If that coating is so important - have you thought to consider treating it better, purchasing a protective film / case or getting the coating reapplied?
I've got an IP4 nearly a year old - and the coating is still intact. However I also have a launch iPhone - and it was / is very usable without any coating whatsoever.
A quick search will show vendors who can re-coat, and DIY methods that appear to have worked well for many.
Then again, the people who feel entitled to more than others - are also the ones who will not make any personal effort, as they expect the lesser masses to do their bidding...
rjohnstone
macrumors 68040
Hate to break it to you, but they remove the coating when they apply the Ghost Armor.
It would not adhere properly if they left it there.