Iphone fail

I've never been a fan of Consumer Reports. They always seem to favor foreign brands over US brands. In the late 70's when I was very knowledgeable about cars and the industry they routinely blasted the American brands in favor of the Japanese brands, and more often than not, unfairly IMO.
 
Southern Man said:
I've never been a fan of Consumer Reports. They always seem to favor foreign brands over US brands. In the late 70's when I was very knowledgeable about cars and the industry they routinely blasted the American brands in favor of the Japanese brands, and more often than not, unfairly IMO.
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Can you imagine those people who forked out the big bucks and now are sitting there with a phone that sux? One suggestion to fix the problem is duct tape?

It's too expensive for a recall!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ytech_gadg/20100714/tc_ytech_gadg/ytech_gadg_tc3120
 
Southern Man said:
I've never been a fan of Consumer Reports. They always seem to favor foreign brands over US brands. In the late 70's when I was very knowledgeable about cars and the industry they routinely blasted the American brands in favor of the Japanese brands, and more often than not, unfairly IMO.
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In the late 70's US auto makers continued making gas guzzling beasts... they also were of poorer quality than their Japanese counterparts. Talking about CARS here, the trucks in the US were superior to Japanese back then. (and still maintain an edge today)
 
Superfreak said:
In the late 70's US auto makers continued making gas guzzling beasts... they also were of poorer quality than their Japanese counterparts. Talking about CARS here, the trucks in the US were superior to Japanese back then. (and still maintain an edge today)
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That's the conventional wisdom, fueled by magazines like CR. But as a former self-taught auto mechanic (I made money in high school and college fixing cars) I worked on Toyotas, Datsuns, Fords and Chevys, and I saw the difference in quality first hand.

The sheet metal on the Japanese cars wasn't as heavy and more susceptible to paint damage and rust. The unit body structure was the same way, plus you could buy a comparable American brand that was body-on-frame, or unit-body and much heavier. In a moderate accident the US branded vehicle would drive away while the Japanese vehicle would be totaled.

The interiors of the Japanese cars were deplorable. Almost all Toyotas of the era required a right-handed driving technique due to the windshield visor not able to hold its own weight. Knobs would break off, seats wouldn't adjust, vinyl would crumble. I specifically remember my friend's brand new Maxima with the machined aluminum trim covering the center console- it was literally half the thickness (gauge) of a typical beer can.

You're assessment of the trucks is correct. Since all manufacturer's share corporate philosophy, managers, designers, raw materials, vendors, factories, and many parts between cars and light truck lines, any reasonable person would realize that the relative quality of a manufacturer's cars and trucks is going to be about the same.
 
Word to de wise. You get printed easy greasy wid trashing. People lined up in millions to get it. This is the first I passed on, so maybe I keep waiting. Just bought the stock back again after makin enough to buy dozens of iPhones with gains last two years. It's been my best stock and it's the best run company in America. Not surprised a racist moron doestpnt get it. But jah still loves ya.
Peace and love
All men can come together when using gods herb
 
Topspin said:
Word to de wise. You get printed easy greasy wid trashing. People lined up in millions to get it. This is the first I passed on, so maybe I keep waiting. Just bought the stock back again after makin enough to buy dozens of iPhones with gains last two years. It's been my best stock and it's the best run company in America. Not surprised a racist moron doestpnt get it. But jah still loves ya.
Peace and love
All men can come together when using gods herb
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GED, KKK, poor, DSI.
 
Consumer Reports was the first consumer advocate magazine that refused to accept outside advertising, didn't accept gifts, and refused to allow their reviews to be used in advertising. That level of independence makes it more believeable to me than other "trade magazines".

Is the organization perfect? Obviously not. Is it one of the best we have? You betcha!
 
Apple fans for the most part are above needing CR to advise on tech.
I have zero problem with them trying to sell thier rag.
1.7mm bought one in the first couple days, if in fact thier is a tech glitch apple will fix.
The commercials with the sign language bf/gf exchange is money in the bank.
 
All Apple needs to do is to give away a case for it with the purchase of the phone. No duct tape needed. No recall needed.
 
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