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Re: Consumer Reports testing confirms that the Apple "Bumpers" for the iPhone 4 solves its antenna problem

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From: SMS
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:04
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On 15/07/10 12:45 PM, Malcolm Hoar wrote:

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> I'm sure that selling those little accessories was a highly
> profitable proposition for Apple. But that gig is up and I'm
> guessing they will just give the things away. Hard to imagine
> a cheaper solution to the current fiasco.

They could just give a $30 or so credit for the Apple store. Some people 
would use it for the rubber bumper, some who have already bought a 
bumper or a different case could use it for something else, including 
iTunes or Apps Store purchases. Some would use it for Mac, generating 
more revenue.
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