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Ok Apple has 80 billion in cash, My question is how much of that is from cracked screens and replaced devices? We all know carriers don't offer insurance for the Iphone which means dishing out over $500 for a new 1. Any company to make a phone out of glass is clearly a money making strategy, Although I will get a few comments about "how it makes the screen clearer and gives it a much better display" Ok now explain the "Glass Back"? What does the back of the phone have to offer? NOTHING. Anything made out of glass breaks when it drops, So why make something that is pretty much guaranteed to fall at least once in its life time out of glass? (That's all it takes is 1 fall).
12-08-11 11:37 PM - The few posts here so far pretty much point out everything wrong with your post, but I'll add a few things:Ok Apple has 80 billion in cash, My question is how much of that is from cracked screens and replaced devices? We all know carriers don't offer insurance for the Iphone which means dishing out over $500 for a new 1. Any company to make a phone out of glass is clearly a money making strategy, Although I will get a few comments about "how it makes the screen clearer and gives it a much better display" Ok now explain the "Glass Back"? What does the back of the phone have to offer? NOTHING. Anything made out of glass breaks when it drops, So why make something that is pretty much guaranteed to fall at least once in its life time out of glass? (That's all it takes is 1 fall).
You say, "Ok now explain the "Glass Back"? What does the back of the phone have to offer? NOTHING."
See, Apple is a company that enjoys making products aesthetically and visually pleasing. They believe the glass back helps with that. Sometimes art/design takes precedence over cost/function.
Second, you say, "Any company to make a phone out of glass is clearly a money making strategy."
Again, ignoring all the facts presented above about cost of repair from Apple, benefits of glass, etc., you're saying that Apple is making their products so that that it will ultimately make the money?
My gosh, this sounds like....(!)
....pretty much every single company out there. Not really a huge revelation.12-09-11 02:09 AM - Hey, BB fanboy, go play with your Dingleberry.Ok Apple has 80 billion in cash, My question is how much of that is from cracked screens and replaced devices? We all know carriers don't offer insurance for the Iphone which means dishing out over $500 for a new 1. Any company to make a phone out of glass is clearly a money making strategy, Although I will get a few comments about "how it makes the screen clearer and gives it a much better display" Ok now explain the "Glass Back"? What does the back of the phone have to offer? NOTHING. Anything made out of glass breaks when it drops, So why make something that is pretty much guaranteed to fall at least once in its life time out of glass? (That's all it takes is 1 fall).
12-09-11 08:55 AM - It's so cute how delusional and sheltered you are!AND AGAIN ALL I HEAR IS "I ONLY HAVE TO PAY $150 TO FIX IT......AGAIN $150 to fix....am I the only one who thinks that's crazy...you guys are stuck inside the dam apple.... How about u guys be different? all u hear is apple this and apple that, you would think people would want to b different . Plain and simple APPLE IS A TOY. Bluetooth sucks, wifi takes for ever to connect, touch is garbage call quality is horrible and the battery life sucks but I guess playing games is worth it
1) For someone who claims to be a Playbook rep, which would make people think (rightly or not and for the sake of RIM I hope it's NOT) that you represent Research in Motion in some way, you really need to present yourself in a professional manner and not like a 12 year old living-in-your-parents-basement-hopped-up-on-mountain-dew-playing-WoW fanboy. You are doing RIM no favours.
2) You really should actually educate yourself on other devices before you open your mouth and spout garbage. Bluetooth and reception is fine for me, no complaints from anyone, my wifi picks up the signal almost immediately, and my phone has been off charger since yesterday morning at 8 am and is at 55%. Yeah - SO horrible.
What makes me laugh is you say "touch is garbage" but can't seem to bring yourself to spell out those huge, time consuming words like 'you' or 'be'. Also, hate to break it to you, the Playbook is touch as well. I know, you claim to be a rep so you SHOULD know that, but the rest of your posts on this board have been so full of misinformation that I felt the need to make sure to state the obvious in case you weren't clear...
I don't know about anyone else, but if a rep for a product/company showed up talking about the competition like you have, I wouldn't buy from them if they were the last rep in the world. Of course, I don't for one second believe that you are actually a 'Playbook rep'. I'd like to believe that RIM or any company/telco would have better taste in who they have representing them to the public.
I love people who ***** about iPhone users being on CB and then troll the iPhone section.
Go team you, OP! You are the kewlest!
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Before I forget - my red BB Curve? It's black now. You know why? BECAUSE I DROPPED IT AND THE SCREEN/FRONT PLATE CRACKED SO I HAD TO GET REPLACEMENT HOUSING. One drop. 2 less than the times I have dropped my iPhone and my iPhone didn't break. And guess what? RIM said it wasn't covered by warranty and there wasn't insurance offered at the time. As far as $150 to fix? Um...in the States don't you guys have to pay a deductible to fix/replace items if they they are insured? On top of the monthly fee for the insurance?
I know JonathanK is a troll of the highest order but he isn't even making an effort...Last edited by reeneebob; 12-09-11 at 09:51 AM.
12-09-11 09:44 AM - Do you have insurance on your phone? What is the deductible? I'll bet it's $120-$150. In addition to your monthly $5.99 insurance premium.
So for 2 years and 2 replacements you'd pay $143.76 for premiums and $240-$300 in deductibles. $383.76-$443.76 total.
Compare to AppleCare+ at $99 for 2 years and $50 deductible (x2) = $199 total.
Who's worse off?
AND AGAIN ALL I HEAR IS "I ONLY HAVE TO PAY $150 TO FIX IT......AGAIN $150 to fix....am I the only one who thinks that's crazy...you guys are stuck inside the dam apple.... How about u guys be different? all u hear is apple this and apple that, you would think people would want to b different . Plain and simple APPLE IS A TOY. Bluetooth sucks, wifi takes for ever to connect, touch is garbage call quality is horrible and the battery life sucks but I guess playing games is worth itLast edited by xandermac; 12-09-11 at 09:55 AM.
12-09-11 09:52 AM - Not taking sides but the OP first posted this in the wrong place and it got moved. Although it was a non-needed thread to begin with. We that OWN the phone knew what we were buying along with 30 million other people this quarter..............
And if the OP believe that's how apple makes it's money maybe RIM can learn...............
Hmmm let's see I have TCE from VZW on BOTH of my iPhones.Last edited by Accidental Post; 12-09-11 at 10:03 AM.
12-09-11 09:59 AM - I'd ask if you've ever even used an iPhone before, but I think I know the answer to that question already.AND AGAIN ALL I HEAR IS "I ONLY HAVE TO PAY $150 TO FIX IT......AGAIN $150 to fix....am I the only one who thinks that's crazy...you guys are stuck inside the dam apple.... How about u guys be different? all u hear is apple this and apple that, you would think people would want to b different . Plain and simple APPLE IS A TOY. Bluetooth sucks, wifi takes for ever to connect, touch is garbage call quality is horrible and the battery life sucks but I guess playing games is worth it
Trolls gonna troll.12-09-11 10:17 AM - Applecare+ is $99 for two years of coverage and includes two replacements for accidental damage with a $49 deductible. It is only available on new devices at time of purchase.
Applecare is (or was) $79 and covered everything except accidental damage.
Applecare+ is far cheaper than the carrier alternative, providing that you only break your phone twice
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Personally, if i break the back of my phone i'll fix it myself for less than $20 and probably use one of the metal back plates that are available. I'll save applecare+ for front screen damage.
Also, remember that general support or device malfunction doesn't use up one of your "accidental damage" uses. Device malfunction is covered under the standard warranty and will get you a free replacement.
Last edited by xandermac; 12-09-11 at 01:57 PM.
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