Water Resistance

[hparsons]

I think it's important to note, since I started this thread, my Note 5 that I had problems with never went in water. The moisture indicator was "partially" triggered (the term the girl at Best Buy used) and the fornt camera lens was fogged. They asked me questions about taking into a steamy bathroom (nope) or having it in my pocket while sweating profusely (nope). The ONLY thing I can think of as an explanation was taking in and out of an air conditioned cabin on a very hot muggy day.
If a $700 phone can go bad from that kind of use after 5 days, it concerns me about how well Samsung will cover damage when they claim a phone is water resistant at 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, but the puts a moisture disclaimer in the fine print on their warranty.

 

[bandofbrothers2112]

This is why it's advertised as Water Resistant and not Water Proof.

We agree to the various T&'s when we buy an item.

If a person isn't happy with certain terminology and attached T&C then one can make an informed choice not to buy.

 

[theelite1x87]

That's the problem though. If they didn't advertise it that's one thing, but they clearly advertise it one way but than the fine print says do so at your own risk because we won't stand by it's claimed resistance that we just advertised. I'm certain if manufactures got grilled by lawyers in a courtroom they'd be found for false advertisement.

 

[bandofbrothers2112]

Apple do similar.

I'm sure all the T&C , advertising and small print was proof read, checked and then re proofed before it all left their hands.

 

[hparsons]

Apple do similar.

I'm sure all the T&C , advertising and small print was proof read, checked and then re proofed before it all left their hands.

Yup, and you can bet all of that assessment includes Evaluations like "how many extra phones will the ad sell?" and "how many people will push back if we have fine print to try to get out of warranty claims"

 

[theelite1x87]

Well, it happened with the S7 active. Enough phones failed their resistance rating, media outlets made a stink about it and Samsung changed warranty to cover them. Now if they can do it with that phone, they can do it with all.