benking.me.uk » iphone http://www.benking.me.uk The world according to Ben... Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:12:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Apple – an apology – fake psu’s http://www.benking.me.uk/2009/11/23/apple-an-apology-fake-psus/ http://www.benking.me.uk/2009/11/23/apple-an-apology-fake-psus/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:59:11 +0000 Ben King http://www.benking.me.uk/2009/11/23/apple-an-apology-fake-psus/ So a bit more investigation reveals that the two troublesome psus are fakes, ordered from an Amazon store (www.gr8.com).

Side by side, there are some obvious differences.

A quick way reveals that the fake is a couple of grams lighter as well.

Sorry Apple!

Beware fake accessories my friends!

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That’s £42 you now owe me Apple.

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As it’s an iPhone though I obviously have to carry a charger with me at all times. Unfortunately my charger failed on the train down to London, I thought no worries I will pop to the Regent Street Apple Store, I need a few bits and bobs anyway, I am sure they will just replace my charger!

FAIL! Do you have a receipt sir? No but it’s an orange iPhone thus only a week old. We need to book you an appointment with an iPod genius to assist you.

I am in London I have to be somewhere in 10 minutes and my iPhone is flat, can you not just plug it inand confirm I am right and replace it.

Sorry sir that’s not the process.

Is the least path of resistance to just buy a new one?

Yes sir!

Apple – you owe me £21 – the iPhone is still awesome though :)

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