grit
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Wanky branding definitely.
But the idea that you can go and speak to someone who actually knows what they're talking about is great. A couple of years ago, you'd get laughed out of a shop if you went back asking for help.
ChrisFilter
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Thanks for the suggestions, gents, but I've already tried both after Googling the issue. No joy.
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Kid_Eternity
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Couldn't care a less what they call it, what matters is the standard of customer service. Ime Apple's is excellent.
Sunray
Its sunny somewhere.
Been brilliant. Done everything I've ever asked without a peep.
Might be a wanky name, but they don't staff it with people left over from PC World so no matter what you may think, its truly great service. If you own any other phone on the market where could you get your very slightly faulty screen replaced in 15 minutes, because that's what they did to mine.
Might be a wanky name, but they don't staff it with people left over from PC World so no matter what you may think, its truly great service. If you own any other phone on the market where could you get your very slightly faulty screen replaced in 15 minutes, because that's what they did to mine.
Lazy Llama
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Microsoft have launched Apple-Store-alike shops in the States, using ex-Apple Store staff in some cases.
Guru Meditation anyone?
ChrisFilter
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Ah, I'm not questioning the service. Just the name. And the shop. And the brand.
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But that's only in the US where all that fucking bullshit shit goes down a treat.
Lazy Llama
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Hadn't you heard? We're all wannabee-Merkins whether we like it or not....
Globalisation is really Americanisation.
They'll be here before you can say "Have A Nice Day!"
Oh for the days when we had a British computer industry...
Anyway, someone should drag us back on topic
Kid_Eternity
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ChrisFilter said:
Who cares, really? I couldn't give a damn if they called it the Uber Genius Tech Bastards! As long as the service is good...
FridgeMagnet
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It's (an attempt) to appeal to non-techies, people who might say "oh I don't understand this at all, I need some computer genius to sort it all out" - and I've heard that one a few times. So: here you go people, some computer geniuses who will sort it all out.
They're generally pretty good IME I have to say, and far more cheerful than I would be doing that sort of job. I can honestly say that the people I've talked to working in Apple Stores seem to actually like what they're doing in an unforced way, even if it's nearly 10pm and they're fixing people's iPhones. Also they do a lot of work they don't have to. Even if something is out of warranty, if it's something they can do in the shop they'll often just fix it anyway and not charge you.
They're generally pretty good IME I have to say, and far more cheerful than I would be doing that sort of job. I can honestly say that the people I've talked to working in Apple Stores seem to actually like what they're doing in an unforced way, even if it's nearly 10pm and they're fixing people's iPhones. Also they do a lot of work they don't have to. Even if something is out of warranty, if it's something they can do in the shop they'll often just fix it anyway and not charge you.
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I've no doubt that Apple staff are far more motivated, knowledgeable and interested than your average tech shop droog, but it's fair enough if people aren't comfortable with the uber-American, all-whoopin' high-fiving culture that accompanies it. I like their products, mind.
Kid_Eternity
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FridgeMagnet said:
Very true, they're great ime.
FridgeMagnet
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I don't think it really does here - though I have to say it's quite jarring for a Brit to meet people in a chain retail establishment who actually seem keen on their job. It's very suspicious, particularly when they're not even on commission.
I don't think it really does here - though I have to say it's quite jarring for a Brit to meet people in a chain retail establishment who actually seem keen on their job. It's very suspicious, particularly when they're not even on commission.
Yeah they do seem to be enjoying what they're doing, and I haven't had that sense of being bullshitted, which I expect from British tech stores.
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Oh I dunno. Shops selling expensive gear often have more welcoming staff that ones selling cheaper stuff.I don't think it really does here - though I have to say it's quite jarring for a Brit to meet people in a chain retail establishment who actually seem keen on their job. It's very suspicious, particularly when they're not even on commission.
WTF I am constantly getting a pop-up on my iPhone asking me to login to iTunes. Is anyone else getting or know how to stop it? It's really annoying, I'm nowhere near iTunes when it happens, it pops up when I'm on the web, turn my phone on etc, etc. Grrr!
ChrisFilter
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Who cares, really? I couldn't give a damn if they called it the Uber Genius Tech Bastards! As long as the service is good...
Me. I feel violated going into Apple shops.
Crispy
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It'll be something to do with an app. Can't you just sign in, that should make it go away...
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Crispy said:
Tried that but still keeps doing it, not as often but still really annoying
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When my weirdo stalker was bombarding me with calls (with a blocked caller ID), I thought I'd be able to just block all such calls off my iPhone, but it seems it's not possible because of Apple's rules.
Should anyone find themselves in a similarly unfortunate situation, the only solution is to jailbreak your phone and install an app like Blacklist. In the end my nutjob's calls stopped, buy anyone looking to jailbreak their phone may find this guide useful:
http://gizmodo.com/5533921/how-to-jailbreak-any-iphone-ipod-touch-or-ipad
Should anyone find themselves in a similarly unfortunate situation, the only solution is to jailbreak your phone and install an app like Blacklist. In the end my nutjob's calls stopped, buy anyone looking to jailbreak their phone may find this guide useful:
http://gizmodo.com/5533921/how-to-jailbreak-any-iphone-ipod-touch-or-ipad
ChrisFilter
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Managed to fix mine without a trip to the genius bar - woohoo! Put it into restore mode, then restored. Didn't work when I tried last week, but seems to have done the trick this time. Had to restore though, of course, so goodbye jailbreak.
grit
an ugly force for good
Looks like Apple are going to have some help from Android in the anti trust case.
http://mobile.venturebeat.com/2010/...phone-ranked-second-in-u-s-smartphone-market/
http://mobile.venturebeat.com/2010/...phone-ranked-second-in-u-s-smartphone-market/
Biglittlefish
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I am about to finally put my old Nokia 1100 to rest(apart from a resurrection for glasto-the battery life is insane) and become an izomdie.
Newbie question - I am buying a phone on ebay then putting it on a tesco pay as you go contract. If the phone is locked to another network, will I have any hassle unlocking it?
Newbie question - I am buying a phone on ebay then putting it on a tesco pay as you go contract. If the phone is locked to another network, will I have any hassle unlocking it?
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