Aside from Signal Issue, Consumer Reports Rates iPhone 4 Highest Amongst All Smartphones
Earlier today, a Consumer Reports post made headlines after they concluded that they simply could not recommend the iPhone 4 due to the widely reported signal issues related to touching the lower-left corner of the device. This single issue alone has prevented them from fully recommending the iPhone 4. However, their formal testing otherwise revealed that the iPhone 4 ranked the highest amongst all smartphones in their testing.
AllThingsD (via LoopInsight) summarizes the report (subscription required).
AllThingsD (via LoopInsight) summarizes the report (subscription required).
The [iPhone 4] scored 76 out of 100 points -- two points ahead of its closest rivals, the iPhone 3Gs and the HTC Evo 4G.
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The product evaluation agency rated the iPhone 4 "Excellent" in its display, navigation, Web browsing, multimedia and battery life categories, "Very Good" in phoning and messaging and "Good" in voice quality.
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21 months ago
So they conclude, with graphs, that a million+ users are utter retards for buying this thing?
just saying....not a nice thing to say about anyone, the tard thing and all.
I love mine btw...guess my chi flows correctly for it to work, idk :p
just saying....not a nice thing to say about anyone, the tard thing and all.
I love mine btw...guess my chi flows correctly for it to work, idk :p
21 months ago
This has been almost totally lost in all the headlines I saw today - they were all about how Consumer Reports nailed Apple on the reception issue, barely mentioning the fact that the iphone scores were so strong otherwise.
Perception is reality and this is becoming a brand issue that I hope Apple begins to confront in a better way. The idea of a coating sounds good, but would it last? I'd love to hear what percentage of phones are impacted.
Perception is reality and this is becoming a brand issue that I hope Apple begins to confront in a better way. The idea of a coating sounds good, but would it last? I'd love to hear what percentage of phones are impacted.
21 months ago
thanks for keeping us updated on every single piece of information that comes from anywhere about anything to do with the iphone.
We really care a lot.
We really care a lot.
21 months ago
As much as I consider the recpetion issues a design flaw, it's kind of ridiculous how much attention it's received when it can be solved by a bumper, case, or piece of tape. Most people use them anyways and it makes the problem disappear. Still the best phone on the market.
21 months ago
I'm still going to buy one... But I totally understand the frustration with the antenna issue... Just for me (and apparently a lot of others) it doesn't matter. I'll just throw a case on it and it wont be a big deal.
Not that I think Apple is acting perfectly here... But the phone is still the best on the market (for me).
Not that I think Apple is acting perfectly here... But the phone is still the best on the market (for me).
21 months ago
The idea of a coating sounds good, but would it last? I'd love to hear what percentage of phones are impacted.
Sounds like 100% of iPhones are "affected", but whether it is actually a problem in your day-to-day use depends on your regional signal strength.
arn
21 months ago
That really is a shame.
It was so close to being a perfect phone, and that one issue screwed up the works.
I think I'd be willing to forgive it all if Apple would just come forward and give away those damn bumpers.
It was so close to being a perfect phone, and that one issue screwed up the works.
I think I'd be willing to forgive it all if Apple would just come forward and give away those damn bumpers.
21 months ago
Aside from signal issue, faulty proximity sensor, and randomly disconnecting bluetooth, it's a great phone... :-(
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