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White iPhone 3GS Discoloration Due to Third-Party Cases, Not Overheating?
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So why have Apple written a piece about how to stop your iPhone overheating - such as not using it in the sun in a car etc etc.
There clearly IS a real overheating problem - it's not like Apple to admit to ANYTHING, let alone something that isn't a real problem.
peterdevries
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acidfast7
macrumors 65816
I bought an iPhone, and iTouch and a MBP and I didn't buy a single case. I bought them to use them and the scratches give it character.
The only thing that pisses me off is the white keyboard on my iMac, it was dirty by the end of the first day.
Phil A.
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That support article has been around for ages and has just been updated for the 3GS. It simply describes the working temperature range of the iPhone and how to ensure it isn't exceeded.
djellison said:
That support article has been around for ages and has just been updated for the 3GS. It simply describes the working temperature range of the iPhone and how to ensure it isn't exceeded.
DaveTheGrey
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chrono1081
macrumors G3
Tempered glass isn't scratch-proof and the olephobic coating isn't rub-proof.
I said virtually - seriously people its just a phone. I don't treat it with kid gloves and have no protection and yes the back has a few minor scratches but the glass is absolutely pristine.
Have you ever watched the YouTube videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yNh0N2qbs where they try to scratch the screen - see this one - its only when he attacks it with a bloody hunting knife that he ends up with a small scratch.
In everyday use the phone should never need a screen protector.
irnchriz
macrumors 65816
So, same pictures and a contradictory report from a French website. I wonder how much revenue they have made from gullible tech websites and in turn their visitors from these reports?
First the one and only documented case of apparent discoloration with photographic evidence and now same photos but its the fault of a case not overheating.
Then you get the retarded trolls who don't read full posts and think that Apple is responding to the overheating with a guide on how to avoid overheating. In reality the guide has been in existence for months and there have been support notes for the iPhones getting hot since the release of the first iPhone which would get very hot during charging.
No wonder companies and even governments have to publish documents stating the obvious as there are so many retarded sheep out there. Don't submerge the iPhone in water, do not leave in direct sunlight cos it will get hot etc etc. Then you have Governments stating 'ooh, its going to be sunny, remember to drink plenty water and slap on the sun-cream'.
There will soon be new warnings on cigarette packets which will state. WARNING: Once lit the burning end will become hot. Do not touch. I can see a future when we have huge billboards stating: Remember to breathe, followed with an animation of someone breathing.
First the one and only documented case of apparent discoloration with photographic evidence and now same photos but its the fault of a case not overheating.
Then you get the retarded trolls who don't read full posts and think that Apple is responding to the overheating with a guide on how to avoid overheating. In reality the guide has been in existence for months and there have been support notes for the iPhones getting hot since the release of the first iPhone which would get very hot during charging.
No wonder companies and even governments have to publish documents stating the obvious as there are so many retarded sheep out there. Don't submerge the iPhone in water, do not leave in direct sunlight cos it will get hot etc etc. Then you have Governments stating 'ooh, its going to be sunny, remember to drink plenty water and slap on the sun-cream'.
There will soon be new warnings on cigarette packets which will state. WARNING: Once lit the burning end will become hot. Do not touch. I can see a future when we have huge billboards stating: Remember to breathe, followed with an animation of someone breathing.
The same advice applies to a range of electronic devices manufactured by various companies.
The 32gb is £538.30
It should be PERFECT. I mean totally, utterly, 1000% PERFECT.
You can buy fully fledged Blu-ray laptops for that much money.
Warbrain
macrumors 603
Exactly. There is an operating range for every electronic device. Apple just makes it available and has people who will, for whatever reason, troll support documents.
I have the crystal protector for the screen, and this case:
http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/protective-cover-cl59051/1
The Powersupport screen attaches via static and I hardly notice any smudges, and the case is minimal. My personal reasons are two-fold:
- Protection, bascially if/when I drop the thing, it will hopefully survive with no sign of damage. The case feels very slippy in my hand (my palms are not sweaty 😛) so just a little extra re-assurance for me.
- Resell value, has had the case & screen protector on from the moment I opened it so it will resist scratches very well hopefully throughout it's lifetime. Although from my personal point of view, scratches on the back from my own usage doesn't bother me. I stare/use the screen, not the back 🙄
The screen is very very good at resisting scratches, my iPod Touch has none, but I'd rather just be cautious now and get more money when it comes time to sell and trade up. All very personal reasons, so using cases are for some and not others. Users shouldn't presume one way or another, that cases are wrong or right. I also don't give a crap how the device looks, only how it functions.
I do think also there is a very real heat problem inherent with the device itself, even if it is very small range of context. I don't like Apple passing on the blame, as they've been very good in the past admiting if something is wrong, even if very minor...
http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/protective-cover-cl59051/1
The Powersupport screen attaches via static and I hardly notice any smudges, and the case is minimal. My personal reasons are two-fold:
- Protection, bascially if/when I drop the thing, it will hopefully survive with no sign of damage. The case feels very slippy in my hand (my palms are not sweaty 😛) so just a little extra re-assurance for me.
- Resell value, has had the case & screen protector on from the moment I opened it so it will resist scratches very well hopefully throughout it's lifetime. Although from my personal point of view, scratches on the back from my own usage doesn't bother me. I stare/use the screen, not the back 🙄
The screen is very very good at resisting scratches, my iPod Touch has none, but I'd rather just be cautious now and get more money when it comes time to sell and trade up. All very personal reasons, so using cases are for some and not others. Users shouldn't presume one way or another, that cases are wrong or right. I also don't give a crap how the device looks, only how it functions.
I do think also there is a very real heat problem inherent with the device itself, even if it is very small range of context. I don't like Apple passing on the blame, as they've been very good in the past admiting if something is wrong, even if very minor...
'overheating' Is not a problem, it is an issue that comes along with a new CPU. Sensible use should mitigate this issue.
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I find it ludicrous that people shell out money just to "protect" their Macbooks. They look hideous and ruin the great design. Same applies to iPhone cases--whats the point? The "Designed By Apple in California" becomes meaningless
Excellent point.
+1000
I think MR should stop posting these news articles (such as the iPhone proto before as well) just to satisfy the MR'ers daily news need. If there is nothing worth posting, then I'd be more than happy than to go through this.
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*LTD*
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No.
And really, has anyone's on this site? Has any that belong to people you know?
LOL, it's all FUD. And who gives this kind of FUD such startling momentum? WE DO.
Actually, that's not the biggest problem. The biggest problem is that one scammer posts some mindless complaint and within hours 1,000 web sites have picked it up and spread it as gospel truth, maybe adding some 'expert' comments and pretending that the 'problem' is widespread. Maybe even talking about recalls and class action suits.