06-10-2011, 11:08 AM

Apple recalling Verizon iPad 2s, buyers complain

Apple is interrupting at least some shipments of Verizon iPad 2s and recalling them, say people who have ordered online. FedEx packages are reportedly being marked "return to sender" at Apple's request, although in some cases the positions of Apple support staff may be inconsistent with FedEx's, either acknowledging a recall, claiming no information on the matter or stating that the problem is with FedEx. Supporting the idea of a recall is a witness at the Lakeside Shopping Center Apple Store in Louisiana, who claims that two people recently left the store with a c...

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06-10-2011, 12:42 PM

Wonder why only Verizon ones?

I assume this is not due to the reported light bleed problems?

Do Verizon use a different carrier frequency than the other carriers?

06-10-2011, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk4

Do Verizon use a different carrier frequency than the other carriers?

They use an entirely different mobile platform. Verizon uses CDMS, most everyone else uses GSM.

06-10-2011, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by schweb

They use an entirely different mobile platform. Verizon uses CDMS, most everyone else uses GSM.

Thankyou. I suppose that might explain why only their iPads are being recalled. Wonder what is wrong with them

06-10-2011, 03:06 PM

GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile use SIM cards to identify the subscriber. CDMA carriers use the mobile equipment ID number (hard coded into the device) to accomplish the same. That's why you can swap phones as you please by swapping in your own SIM card on GSM carriers, and you have to call customer service to change your phone on CDMA carriers.
With me so far?
VZW managed to assign the same batch of ID numbers to several batches if iPads.