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[Merged] Apple's free case / bumper peace offering -- discussion
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I'm guessing OP was following Ars Technica during the media event. Check this out: http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2010/07/steve-jobs-free-iphone-4-bumpers-for-one-and-all.ars
I have one and agree with you about it being the best build and design of any case - and I have a number of them. Closest to it is the Solo FX that I had on my 3gs, but that doesn't have the stainless stell buttons, etc...
I mean the thing that concerns me is, if they can't fix it with software, and release a hardware update that doesn't have the issue, I would obviously want that phone.
Now this would be a different matter if apple said they were going to do a hardware fix before july 24 or 25 (when the first iphones were sold and the 30 day period began). It would then be consumer choice as if they wanted to wait.
If apple doesn't and just say ... sorry ... well thats kind of BS if they don't replace the previous version without the defect.
I mean basically if they don't come out with a fix, the iPhone 4 is just going to carry a *, "need a case to not loose signal".
Now this would be a different matter if apple said they were going to do a hardware fix before july 24 or 25 (when the first iphones were sold and the 30 day period began). It would then be consumer choice as if they wanted to wait.
If apple doesn't and just say ... sorry ... well thats kind of BS if they don't replace the previous version without the defect.
I mean basically if they don't come out with a fix, the iPhone 4 is just going to carry a *, "need a case to not loose signal".
I experience dropped calls from my office when touching the magic spot so I am returning mine next week and will wait until after September 30th to see what Apple does. I'm betting that Apple is slipping a design change into their manufacturing process after that date, if not I'll keep using my 3GS until the iPhone 5 comes out. If I am right and Apple comes out with an updated iPhone 4 after 9/30 those who have the original iPhone 4 will have a model that will be totally devalued and an industry joke.
Apple's touting of it's "state of the art" antenna lab is stupid, if it's so state of the art how did they design such a flawed antenna and put it into production? I have no doubt that the iPhone 4 will go down in the history of iPhones as a beautiful phone that was technically flawed.
Apple's touting of it's "state of the art" antenna lab is stupid, if it's so state of the art how did they design such a flawed antenna and put it into production? I have no doubt that the iPhone 4 will go down in the history of iPhones as a beautiful phone that was technically flawed.
I'm a lefty too!!! The whiners won though, you guys get a free lunch! So it's all good.
Did anyone see the press conference? Other phones have the SAME issue. Is everyone going to go to RIM, HTC and demand a free case? Is the media going to get their asses to fix the "issue".
Say 'no' to the free bumper. If you get a refund to your Apple ID, write a personal check to Apple, go to a store, and hand it to the manager.
That's what I'll do.
BJ
Posted from my iPhone 4 - The greatest consumer electronics product ever made
You are basing your comments on what you have read on the internet ? There are a lot of people here with iPhones that work without a case. So making a statement that the iPhone requires a case to work is not true.
Besides, why wouldn't you want to protect your $600 phone ?
Besides, why wouldn't you want to protect your $600 phone ?
Why would you say my iPhone 4 is devalued and an industry joke ? Currently, I have no problems with my phone. I have even test a couple of my friends iPhones and there is no issue there as well. The way I see it, my iphone is more valuable as it is an original iPhone 4 that works as it is supposed to as opposed to an updated one that will be devalued because of the # of phones out there at that time.
I'm pretty elated with Apple's reaction. My phone is fine and unaffected by dropped calls, plus I already have a bumper. So I get another free case, or a refund, and my lovely iPhone 4. Happy camper 
It is still not an issue. The only reason for offering the free cases is to shut up all the complainers out there. He also stated that if you don't like the phone with the bumper, then return it.
End result...... Either enjoy the phone or return it and stop complaining about the phone everyday.
End result...... Either enjoy the phone or return it and stop complaining about the phone everyday.
How do i get my bumper refund?
Have they talked about how this will work or do we just ask for a rebate through the online store (if you bought online)? I mean if i had bought it in store i would have gone there this weekend for a refund but are they even doing it in store yet? I have heard they are offering free bumpers to people who go to the genius bar having problems.
Have they talked about how this will work or do we just ask for a rebate through the online store (if you bought online)? I mean if i had bought it in store i would have gone there this weekend for a refund but are they even doing it in store yet? I have heard they are offering free bumpers to people who go to the genius bar having problems.
Go to apple.com but you will have to wait till later this week. They will have further instructions how to obtain a refund. There is a little serial number in the Apple retail store receipt to verify your purchased. Or if you purchased online, there is your web order number to verify your purchased.
If you purchased third party (ebay/craigslist) without receipt, you are probably screwed for the refund.
Call Apple tomorrow morning first thing and demand a refund right now. If they blow you off or tell you to wait, demand to escalate it. If they say they can't keep demanding. Do not get off the phone until you can verify a refund on your credit or debit card showing from your bank.
That's a little rough, no? Why not just wait and see what process they come up w/ and than rant/rave if it somehow excludes you?
Just got an email from Apple saying that my bumper will be sent free of charge. This is not what I wanted. I wanted the option of returning the bumper in case any of the "third-party" cases were nicer options.
Oh well.