iPhone 4 returned

As I revealed in the previous blog, i returned the iPhone 4 to the 5th ave Apple store, along the way I discovered the mainland china grey market machine in its best showing.

Well, the reason I returned the iPhone 4 was because I followed Apple's suggestion, or at least what Apple implies, to my own detriment.

Even before iPhone 4, Apple has decided to remove screen protector products from its retail store, citing that the screen glass is so hard that there is really no good reason to put a screen protector on. I followed suit a week later by removing the screen protector from my old iPhone 3G. the screen looks much better, no more dust be trapped between the protector and the screen. I am happy. And Apple is right, there is no scratch whatsoever on the 3G.

So I decided not to put a screen protector on the iPhone 4 either, partly because of the 3G experience, partly because Apple touted the new screen is 30 times harder. Then on Sunday I almost suffered a seizure when I discovered there were three scratches on the iPhone 4 (I swear I really took good care of the iPhone 4). At first I thought it must be some dirt that stuck on the screen. I used a moist soft cloth trying to wipe them out to no avail. Then I tried to rub them with my thumb and they were still there challenging me. I debated whether I should return it to Apple or not. At the end I just cannot look at my iPhone 4 anymore and had to return it to Apple. I guess Apple has really tested its screen either, or you shall not overestimate. And thanks to the antenna-gate,  I don't need to pay a restocking fee for the return. Horray!!!

Now my AT&T plan has been reverted back to the old 3G contract and I am eligible for an upgrade again. I am ordering the iPhone 4 now. And I am searching the internet to find a good screen protector. I am narrowing down to Powersupport or SwitchEasy.

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