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The "real-world" performance is only better if you don't hold it in your left hand. I can't hear very well out of my right ear, so I've always used my left han
by Encosia 16y ago
The "real-world" performance is only better if you don't hold it in your left hand.
I can't hear very well out of my right ear, so I've always used my left hand to hold phones to my left ear. I never had any trouble with my 3GS, but my iPhone 4 is almost instantly transformed into an iPod Touch 4 when I hold it normally (i.e. the "wrong" way).
Personally, I like the rest of the phone's new features enough to adapt my grip during non-voice usage (which is most of what I use it for anyway). However, people aren't exaggerating the attenuation issue at all.
- jsz0 16y agoOut of curiosity do you plan to return it? If not why?
- Encosia 16y agoThough I had seriously considered it, I decided not to return it (and do worry that I may yet regret that decision). I use my phone for voice calls infrequently, so the speed upgrade, better camera, and amazing display outweigh the reception issue for me. I also spend a lot more time with WiFi available than not, and WiFi reception doesn't seem to be affected. It wasn't an easy decision though. I paid a premium for a device that is effectively defective by design. That stings no matter how you slice it.
- lushootseed 16y agoYeah! Defective by design - but still folks would use it. Amazing...How many companies can get away with this. Just ONE if you ask me