🚀 go-pugleaf

John Navas <spamfilter1@navasgroup.com> wrote:

> While there are some hardware problems that can be worked-around or at
> least alleviated in software, there are also some that cannot, and this
> looks to me to be more likely in the latter category, with only fig leaf
> fixes (e.g., no signal strength meter) possible.

software will fix a good 70% of the problem, but yes, the rest might 
need a case to fully solve it.

> I think the interesting question is whether or not Apple will try to
> slipstream a change to the iPhone 4 hardware, or tough out this design
> for a year until iPhone 5.
> 
> The problem of toughing it out is that the problem will continue to grow
> should it ultimately lose in court or in the court of public opinion.

considering the problem affects very few people. (around 1,400 users) 
it's best that apple fixes it through software, then give a $50 credit 
to all iPhone 4 users to any Apple Store, (or Online) to end the 
remaining complaints.
 
> The problem with a slipstream change is that it would throw fuel on the
> fire of the criticism and lawsuits unless Apple is prepared to offer
> free hardware swaps, which would be a huge hit to the bottom line.

there wouldn't be a need to give out new hardware, the problem isn't 
that widespread.

> I personally think Apple will probably continue to stonewall and push
> fig leaf "solutions", risking its brand, because that's the Steve Jobs
> Way.  How successful that will be only time will tell.

well, we need to keep in mind the problem isn't that serious. anyone 
with a case won't have that problem. people that live in strong at&t 
coverage areas won't have a problem... software will fix much of it, so 
we are talking about 1-2% of iPhone 4 users.

the 3G had much more serious antenna problems after release, but people 
have forgotten that since Apple fixed the problem in less than 6 weeks, 
so this is no different.