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Phone going back... now!
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The reason I'm sick of it is because there is probably %90 of disappointment threads and %10 of positive threads, that's why it's nice to see a positive thread once in a while.
EXACTLY... THANK YOU for making my point... Why aren't you guys in the "hey I just bought an iPhone" threads calling those people trolls...
Oh yeah... that's right, people can start a thread about whatever they want, as long as their thread doesn't involve issue that they are having with their Apple product... Keep drinking the koolaid...
It's kind of weird how similar a consumer product message board can be to a fan board for a sports team... I guess that's what they call "brand loyalty"
To the OP I say good for you. Stick up for your desire to have a working device. I have one, and the issue is terrible. Both my father's device, and my device have the issue. It is completely horrible. I can't even stand it. The only thing keeping me from bringing it back is my 14 days or whatever it is, while I hope and pray for some sort of software fix. However I don't really think it will do anything since the design of the phone is the flaw. Although its beautiful, and no doubt way better styled than any other phone, reception is probably the worst flaw it could have. Even crappy battery life would be better.
I also don't believe for one second that 'some' people aren't having the problem. That's complete bull, you don't know how to reproduce the problem, or you hold it naturally different. How could the same device have such drastically different outcomes? Theres no way its just some production issue, the bands either meet when you touch, or they don't.
I love my iPhone 4, but as far as I can tell, a 3GS with 4.0 would be almost as comparable, and would save me the trouble of worrying about reception, constantly remembering to hold it right.
I'm normally an Apple fanboy, and it sucks, it really does having to even think this is an option... I don't want to give it up. But it is a dealbreaker and people who may be thinking about getting one need to know that it's not just something you brush aside before you get one, thinking it's nothing.
I also don't believe for one second that 'some' people aren't having the problem. That's complete bull, you don't know how to reproduce the problem, or you hold it naturally different. How could the same device have such drastically different outcomes? Theres no way its just some production issue, the bands either meet when you touch, or they don't.
I love my iPhone 4, but as far as I can tell, a 3GS with 4.0 would be almost as comparable, and would save me the trouble of worrying about reception, constantly remembering to hold it right.
I'm normally an Apple fanboy, and it sucks, it really does having to even think this is an option... I don't want to give it up. But it is a dealbreaker and people who may be thinking about getting one need to know that it's not just something you brush aside before you get one, thinking it's nothing.
If I were having problems with my iP4, I might give a damn. But I'm not.
The end.
/thread over
People who have problems always scream the loudest, I know 5 or 6 people who have the iPhone 4, I have used their phones, they all have the reception issue, but they are ALL happy with their phones, and they make sure to hold them appropriately so that they don't drop calls. I think that is great. If a software patch can mitigate the issue, I will probably get on my self.
Is this a useful post?
I'm ashamed of how the conversation has degenerated on this forum.
and we are ashamed that you feel that whines and troll posts deserve conversation.
Why was this thread even started? There are 4,000 other thread about this topic. Do we really need to know what EVERY INDIVIDUAL PERSON is doing with their iPhone? Or couldn't they just chime in on a thread about returns or iPhone issues?
Aha!! I see what this is about! Self Righteousness and selfishness rolled into one!
Oh okay! But what about those who have zero problems without using right hand and living in strong signal areas -- you didn't take them into account. Are they sheep as well?
As pointed out, the only reason this post exists is to get attention. I returned a Griffin Reveal case the other day but I didn't start a thread over it. I figured it probably wouldn't do anybody any good... maybe I should though, huh?
I'm in the apple store now. I plan to return this crap if they can't help me resolve this no sim error today as I can't keep randomly guess when to check my phone to reset it.
There are some bitter individuals who are not eligible for a full upgrade on this forum...
No proof the OP owns/owned a phone and less proof that it was returned.
This is generally a board where people gather who own Apple products, hence most tend to be pro-Apple or like their products enough to have bought them, for whatever reason.
So when disparaging threads are started, the natural reaction is to assume the person is trolling for attention. Especially a thread with an exclamation point in the title.
This is generally a board where people gather who own Apple products, hence most tend to be pro-Apple or like their products enough to have bought them, for whatever reason.
So when disparaging threads are started, the natural reaction is to assume the person is trolling for attention. Especially a thread with an exclamation point in the title.
You're praying for a software fix? That's awesome! I hope all your prayers get answered!
Mine is fine. Maybe I'm just lying to myself?
Its so cute that some of you guys who are returning your phones believe that Apple really take notice of the returns, they're out there to sell stuff, if there's a few things wrong and one or two devices are returned, do you guys honestly think they care all that much?
I meant I'm waiting for up to 14 days for the fix, then there's no reason to keep it in it's current state.
I'm looking forward to 50 more posts in the next week reminding us that you returned your phone.
Aha!! I see what this is about! Self Righteousness and selfishness rolled into one!
Oh okay! But what about those who have zero problems without using right hand and living in strong signal areas -- you didn't take then into account. Are they sheep as well?
As pointed out, the only reason this post exists is to get attention. I returned a Griffin Reveal case the other day but I didn't start a thread over it. I figured it probably wouldn't do anybody any good... maybe I should though, huh?
No, as I pointed out, the "issue" is not affecting these folks, and as a result they have a fully working product. So they have no reason to return their phones. The "Apple Sheep" that I refer to are people who are having problems, are dropping calls, and have decided to just "tolerate" it because they can't live without their Apple product.
I would also add Apple fan boys who would ridicule another person for returning an Apple product simply because it does not work as it is intended as "Apple Sheep".
If my unwillingness to be a blind follower of a consumer brand makes me "righteous and selfish", than so be it... I however, will wait till Apple gets their product right before I make my purchase. That is indeed the beauty of the capitalist system, is it not?