Apple halts sales of the Apple iPhone 4S in China after fights break out

24. messiah posted on 13 Jan 2012, 14:29 0

Everyone at the fight was yellow

3. RazaAsad posted on 13 Jan 2012, 03:14 8

I have ALWAYS opposed apple for its wrong attitude but what did apple do wrong here? Its not Apple who made people do aggression and I believe it was the right decision to halt sales for the sake of their personnel's security.

4. crankyd00d posted on 13 Jan 2012, 03:40 6

Yeah I can say that I HATE Apple for many reasons, but I don't know what they did here either haha. I guess people pointing and blaming other people for stupid things will never go out of style

20. ardent1 posted on 13 Jan 2012, 14:04 1

> what did apple do wrong here?

Apple knew from past experiences (a) such as the recent introduction of the iPads in China (or the iPhone 4S in Hong Kong), it led to fights, etc. (b) that there are more customers than products, then Apple ought to adjust their strategy. You can't have people waiting if there aren't enough products -- you have a lot of angry and disappointment people.

I would use a lottery system if can prevent fights -- I understand people will sell their claims but that is no different than people standing in line to sell the physical units after purchase. Or use deposits until the pent-up demand is met.

6. messiah posted on 13 Jan 2012, 04:17 12

Bruce lee never threw no eggs.....

But then again, The Dragon himself would be an android user....

16. harsh_732006 posted on 13 Jan 2012, 08:47 5

there is no such thing as chineese people..there is only JACKIE CHAN and his CLONES..:P

19. Adianshadows posted on 13 Jan 2012, 13:12 4

THAT'S why they all look alike! Now I understand!

17. tacohunter posted on 13 Jan 2012, 09:58 1

There's apparantly a great misconception about this. It's foxconn who has been involved in several controversies – most relating to how it manages employees in China NOT apple. It's a business like (example) Samsung manufactures the A5 chips for the iphone 4S.

Here's what wikepedia says:

Foxconn is the world's largest maker of electronic components including printed circuit boards.

Due to its dominance in this specialized outsourcing sector, it is popular with European, Japanese, and American companies wishing to reduce labor costs without sacrificing quality. Well-known products Foxconn manufactures include the iPhone, the iPad, the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360, the Wii, and the Amazon Kindle. It is the largest exporter in Greater China and the second largest exporter in the Czech Republic.

International attention has repeatedly been drawn to the suicides of workers and the conditions of employment.

22. ardent1 posted on 13 Jan 2012, 14:11 0

> attention has repeatedly been drawn to the suicides of workers

The sucidie rate in the US is about 10 per 100,000 people and increases to 14 per 100,000 during recessions (source: CDC). Yet, you don't hear outcries over this statistic.

By the way, the suicide rate at Foxconn plants is also the same, about 10 per 100,000 people.

23. remixfa posted on 13 Jan 2012, 14:24 2

lol. like always you go for the stretch

you are comparing a national statistic that includes everyone and anyone including people that have been institutionalized for severe depression and comparing them against workers that have been beaten down and abused so bad that they feel the best thing for their family is to commit suicide at work!! And of ALL the foxconn factories, these suicides ONLY happen at APPLE factories because of ALL the factories, the APPLE factories are considered the worst working conditions.. in a country that routinely abuses its workers. Think about that.

honestly, i didnt think even u would try something so stupid. thanks for proving me wrong.

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25. RazaAsad posted on 13 Jan 2012, 23:10 1

Well said remixfa

12. willardcw4 posted on 13 Jan 2012, 07:33 2

Device = status symbol

21. ardent1 posted on 13 Jan 2012, 14:06 3

It's greed -- many of the people in line are there SOLELY to turn around and sell the units for a large profit.

18. theBankRobber posted on 13 Jan 2012, 11:40 1

This has nothing to do with which iPhone it is, people really wanted this deal because of alot of tight budget people who can't afford a iPhone 4s at $200. Even if they waited to the iPhone 5 came out, they still might not have the money to buy it so this is their best choice.