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Old 06-27-2010, 02:18 PM   #1
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8761240.stm

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Old 06-27-2010, 02:25 PM   #2
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In a statement, Apple said: "Gripping any mobile phone will result in some attenuation of its antenna performance, with certain places being worse than others depending on the placement of the antennas."


Hmmmm......I've owned a good amount of phones and never had this problem yet COMPLETE FUCKING SIGNAL LOST YOU DUMB FUCK.
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Old 06-27-2010, 02:28 PM   #3
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Yeah, a buddy just got it and showed me that. If you put your finger over one spot, you can literally watch your signal drop out.

Once again, Apple fails at life.
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Once again, Apple fails at life.
Umm...have you seen the lines outside Apple stores for this phone? I'd hardly call the massive amount of cash they're raking in a fail...
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I was at the dmv friday and watched some girl drop hers, and destroyed the screen.

My old t mobile wing fell off my bike at 70 and got a small scratch, didnt even loose the battery cover.
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Old 06-27-2010, 03:07 PM   #6
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Umm...have you seen the lines outside Apple stores for this phone? I'd hardly call the massive amount of cash they're raking in a fail...
remember those faces, these are the people we should be eating after armageddon
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Old 06-27-2010, 03:10 PM   #7
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I was at the dmv friday and watched some girl drop hers, and destroyed the screen.

My old t mobile wing fell off my bike at 70 and got a small scratch, didnt even loose the battery cover.
No way! I thought that "douchebag" was supposed to be close to unbreakable...
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Old 06-27-2010, 05:27 PM   #8
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No way! I thought that "douchebag" was supposed to be close to unbreakable...
From a distance it looked pretty shattered, I tried to get a picture but the girl ran off crying
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From a distance it looked pretty shattered, I tried to get a picture but the girl ran off crying
tell her there's an app for that too

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The problem is thought to be particularly acute for left-handed owners who naturally touch the phone in the sensitive area.
Since this thing is definitely under the age of 18: Paging Chris Hanson...
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Sounds like that outer metal band/antenna needs a clear powder coat.
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