This Whole iPhone 4 Thing...

...has gotten out of control. Now even a United States Senator is getting involved?!?! Uhg... Really, now. C'mon. This is just getting silly, people. Granted, he's doing the right thing for the consumer, but all he's doing is regurgitating what he read on some blog about the Consumer Reports decision to not recommend the iPhone even though they rate it highest of all smartphones! Hell, he probably didn't even read it. It was probably some intern schmo.

Ok, so it's obvious there's a hardware problem with the phone regarding the antennae and how holding it a certain way can affect the signal. We all know this. However, just how many of the 2+ million users are actually having this problem? As much as I would love to stare at this glorious piece of industrial design, I'm not dumb enough to go without a case/bumper. I would wager that no less than 80% of users are the same way. Everyone else is just an idiot. So now we have 20% of the userbase that MAY get this problem. I say MAY because there are plenty of people who, like myself, have really good service where they go - better in fact thanks to the phone's design - and don't have issues with the death grip. Let's say that knocks another 5% or so. Now we're at 15% who have the issue.

To those remaining few whining shits complaining about your phone...

GET A FUCKING CASE! YOU SHOULD HAVE ONE ANYWAY!

Ok, maybe you don't want a case. That's fine. When it comes down to it, you shouldn't be responsible for 'fixing' something you bought that was already broken. But you should still have one, anyway! Have you not seen the horrific images of shattered iPhones? Those images are just as impactful as starving children in Africa and mistreated animals in ASPCA commercials. Don't deny it. You know it's true. So, if you don't want a case, what should Apple do? Well, obviously, they should do the right thing! But just what is the right thing? A recall? Free bumpers? Hugs?

I have a feeling Apple will announce an update to the hardware and, possibly, a recall during their Friday iPhone conference. Personally, I don't really care since I don't have any issues, but, for those that do, I just hope Apple comes up with a solution that works so we can move on from this shit and save up for the next ubergizmadget from Cupertino.

I Miss My Car

Don't worry, she's not gone. She's just at the shop. However, being stuck without the car, when normally I'd have a loaner to rely on, just plain sucks. Needed some things done to her that would normally cost an arm and a leg at the dealer, so, instead, I took her to a buddy of mine at a competing dealership. I'm going to save something like 70%! I guess not having my car to rely on and possibly pissing off my boss by having to work from home and equally pissing off my sister for having to chauffeur me around is a small price to pay. It got me thinking about something else...

Do I get another vehicle? I've been thinking about getting a totally new car, but I've been happy not having a bloated car payment over my head for some time now. Also, since I'm trying to get a house, wouldn't it be nice to have a truck or pickup that can help take stuff to and from the house since I'll be at Home Depot and various other do-it-yourself-if-you-dare places? Plus, if it's a 4x4/awd it can help in the winter on those days where I can't drive my car. Sounds like a great idea, right? Well, it is! I just have to get a house, first. Can't exactly be adding another car to our parking lot. Maybe I can convince pops that he could use it anytime he wants? Hmm... we shall see.

Now I guess I gotta start looking at pickups which, let's be honest, I know nothing about. Single cab? Crew cab? Heavy duty? Light duty? Turbo? Diesel? Spray liner? AAAAARRGGGHHH!!!! This is gonna be fun.

Stay tuned.