Post by: dolphin on July 13, 2010, 08:10:25 AM
Consumer Reports
Post by: jchuzi on July 13, 2010, 09:10:09 AM
Post by: sokukodo on July 13, 2010, 01:07:37 PM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 13, 2010, 03:06:00 PM
Ain't nothin' worth fixin' that hit don't! 
I'm bettin' that all the lab testing on this model was done with lab-coated techs wearing soft cloth gloves! And the floor must have been covered with non-conducting carpet. Otherwise, they would never have had glass corners exposed to other hard surfaces...like concrete! I never drop mine on anything soft!
Fortunately, it's only a 3G and in a nice leather pouch. 
Post by: dolphin on July 13, 2010, 05:28:03 PM
Post by: jchuzi on July 13, 2010, 07:24:26 PM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 13, 2010, 10:01:22 PM
But the fact is, unless Apple stops making these kinds of mistakes (lack of truthfulness, slow and less than convincing responses, etc.), people will jump ship faster than can be counted. Apple, because of its outstanding reputation for quality and "It just works" cannot afford to deliver standard devices. People expect them to be premium, industry-leading, trend-changing, not 'standard.' They set the bar very high. People don't really care if they don't make it over, they'll simply move on to the next 'leader,' assuming there is one.
Post by: krissel on July 14, 2010, 02:40:18 AM
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Jurgen Krause wrote:
The Americans finally have a company leading the world, and they spend all their energy tearing it down so the Koreans, Chinese, Finnish, or Canadians can flatten it. And we thought they were patriotic and proud of this “Great American Success” story. Very interesting..
The Americans finally have a company leading the world, and they spend all their energy tearing it down so the Koreans, Chinese, Finnish, or Canadians can flatten it. And we thought they were patriotic and proud of this “Great American Success” story. Very interesting..
Most likely Apple will offer free bumpers to those who want them. In bulk, it would probably only cost them a buck each. Easy and cheap solution.
These articles are an attempt to drop the stock prior to earnings so the shorts can make a killing and then buy in at a low price.
Typical manipulation with Consumer Reports acting as a shill. They also benefit by all the new membership payments that online visitors will have to pay to see the review. Cheap tactics for sure. Their advice has become less an less valuable lately. If you take the time to read consumers' reviews of products you'll find that they don't agree with the so called expert conclusions. Many items that got good marks turned out to be faulty and not reliable. I have a membership and often check out their articles only as a starting point but never assume their choice is the best.
Post by: jchuzi on July 14, 2010, 05:28:52 AM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 14, 2010, 03:22:33 PM
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It boils down to not having unquestioning faith in anything that anybody says.
Wrong attitude!!! When Judy tells me I shouldn't do something I have to have faith that I shouldn't! 
I have NO faith in the stock market, at least the parts controlled by bank, brokers and traders (if there are any other parts, I might consider giving them the benifit of the doubt). But I don't put to much belief n most conspiricy theories, either. While I'm sure that many are glad to see any stock's price decline, at least at certain times, I don't think there's any 'colusion' between CR and any group of stock owners. Just people taking advantage of favorable conditions, at least for those who have faith in thier brokers, traders and/or banks!
It's Apple's 'foot' and it appears they have a pretty good aim! Ouch!!!