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Article #596Re: Consumer Reports testing confirms that the Apple "Bumpers" for the iPhone 4 solves its antenna problem
From: Jeff Liebermann
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:21
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:21
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On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:05:49 -0700, Peter Lawrence <hummbaby@aol.com> wrote: >Consumer Reports has confirmed that using the Apple Bumper available for the >iPhone 4 will resolve the problem with the iPhone 4 exterior antenna. So a >solution is available to all iPhone 4 users for $29 (plus tax). > >http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2010/07/apple-iphone4-iphone-4-bumper-case-fixes-antenna-issue-problem-signal-loss-tested-verified-consumer-reports-labs-quick-fix.html > >(or http://bit.ly/aeWfv9) > >- Peter A thumb tack is cheaper and easier. Just glue it near the antenna gap to discourage holding the phone in that area. A few more of my comments on the topic: <http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.amateur.antenna/msg/8304a59e453b8150?hl=en> <http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.amateur.antenna/msg/d25680d8b34e5f56?hl=en> -- Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
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