In your argument you stated that the car is "in constant need of the same repair for the first few months." The iPhone 3G is 6 weeks old...just over a month and yes, it needs the same repair, but they haven't tried to repair it yet. Let them try and repair it and then if the problem persists, then maybe you have grounds.....Based on your theory, why do states have a "Lemon Law"? If you buy an automobile and it is in constant need of the same repair for the first few months, you are entitled for compensation in many states. Why? Because at one point many people had sued the manufacturers and dealers to the point where the states had to get involved. Like you said, the iPhone is not as expensive as an automobile, "but still....same theory".
********So, if a company is selling paint full of lead (which is illegal in the U.S.) and I get poisoned, the company can say, "Well, you had 30 days to return the paint (with receipt, of course), you shouldn't have used the paint and simply returned it." ? I don't think so.
In the mean time people are paying anywhere from $70-120 a month or 840-1400 a year for a product that doesn't work as it should.In your argument you stated that the car is "in constant need of the same repair for the first few months." The iPhone 3G is 6 weeks old...just over a month and yes, it needs the same repair, but they haven't tried to repair it yet. Let them try and repair it and then if the problem persists, then maybe you have grounds.....
It takes a little longer than 6 weeks to come up with a fix this big. Sorry, it does.
what's the deal with the name calling? people have a right to their opinion. I am glad your phone works perfectly, but for a very large number of us, there has been a lot of problems. I personally have had to recover my phone 4 times over the last 6 weeks and am a little disappointed with the stability of the OS. I left windows mobile because I thought Apple had their crap together. I love the phone, but feel Apple should be more upfront with their customers and get this resolved. If threatening them with a lawsuit is the only way to get their attention, then all the power to this lady.selling an iPhone that isn't up to YOUR standards isn't illegal, unlike in your scenario. just because you arent happy with your purchase, doesn't mean Apple has done anything illegal or even anything wrong (considering im a VERY happy customer, as my iPhone has worked perfectly since the day i bought it)
Alright, all you wannabe lawyers (and I've never claimed to be one, by the way), every now and again I receive class-action letters asking me to become part of the suit. I also receive letters for me to stake my claim of cases that have either been determined or settled. And no, these are not junk mails, these are legitimate class-action suits that have either the plaintiff winning or both parties settling. Either way, evidently I'm entitled to damages in some cases.
For example, Time Warner cable sent me a claim form because they settled a class-action suit of selling subscribers' personal information for marketing purposes. As with many cable companies, I'm not tied into a long term contract, only month-to-month. Did Time Warner tell me "tough luck...you could have canceled your subscription after the first month"? No.
Did Firestone Tire Company tell the hundreds of thousands of customers that they could have returned the tire for a pro-rated refund before they experienced a tire failure and your Ford Explorer flipped over? No.
You know, I'm just saying'.
If you haven't had any problems with your iPhone, that's great, but there are many folks that do have fundamental issues with theirs. So, do them all a favor and get out of their way so that they can eventually get a working phone. Give them a break!
Oh, and by the way, my iPhone 3G works great. From Day 1 to the latest update, my device is fine <eye-Fone knocks on wood>. I just feel for those that buy technology and have problems using it. Not all customers are as savvy (technology and consumer-wise) as we would like them to be.
I noticed you always say AT&T, yet infion the chip maker is working on a resolution for reception and it has been stated that other 3G phones don't have that issue. Some people even said they got better reception with the 2nd update.which would be on AT&T, not on Apple.
Anyone stupid enough to continue paying for a product that isn't working is a fool. Why would you do that? Mine works flawlessly, but if it didn't, I'd return it. Whining just seems so weak. What have we come to? Very wimpy.In the mean time people are paying anywhere from $70-120 a month or 840-1400 a year for a product that doesn't work as it should.
Careful with the name calling. Just because it was hypothetical doesn't make it ok since there are obviously people who fall into your criteria for being a fool.Anyone stupid enough to continue paying for a product that isn't working is a fool. Why would you do that? Mine works flawlessly, but if it didn't, I'd return it. Whining just seems so weak. What have we come to? Very wimpy.
I was just reading this on EIC Blogyah, the issues i have heard mainly are software issues (which is being addressed by software updates, 2 of them already since the release) and bad reception, which would be on AT&T, not on Apple.
Thank you for a good post. I take your point and agree %100Careful with the name calling. Just because it was hypothetical doesn't make it ok since there are obviously people who fall into your criteria for being a fool.
Granted, I hope that I haven't messed up myself. I still maintain that the lawsuit is dumb, but have refrained (I think) from directly attacking anyone.
This is actually a decent debate we have going on here and I would rather not see it end.
If I'm guilty myself, call me out. This is the most entertained I've been on this forum in a while.