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Take your 1st generation iphone, plug it into your computer's USB port to charge it and then touch the metal apple logo on the back.

Do you feel anything?

I get a very mild electric shock that is just strong enough to let me know current is moving through it.


When I was in Shanghai once, I plugged in my HP Jornada 525 and accidentaly plugged in a power transformer before it, not knowing it already could alternate between 110 and 220 - and the shit shocked the living daylight's out of me. Dropped it on the floor.]]>Mar 4th 2009 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
That's what you get for buying iCrApple products :)

iLowRanked]]>Mar 4th 2009 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
What you are feeling is a high impedence AC current at whatever half of your AC input voltage is -- probably ~55-60V in North America. You may have an extremely cheap PSU with terrible EMI filtering, your PSU is bad, or you have a bad or otherwise poor earth ground in your electrical system. If you are feeling it, there is enough current flowing where it shouldn't be to warrant finding the cause of the problem (particularly if it's bad grounding)

In overly simple terms, switchmode power supplies energize the common (ground) rails to half of the input voltage and then the various DC voltages are supplied relative to this. For safety reasons, the common return is also normally bridged to earth ground. In your description, this includes your computer's case, the shielding in the USB cable, and your iPhone's metal bits. When you touch the case of the iphone, your body is providing an alternative earth path and since the case is effectively energized to 60V relative to earth you can feel the tiny current.]]>Mar 4th 2009 10:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
Good answer.]]>Mar 4th 2009 11:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 11:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/1. It's your computer's ac power supply, not the iphone.
2. It could be bad wiring at the outlet - either a missing ground (make sure you're using a 3-wire plug) or miswired. You can buy an outlet checker to verify it.]]>Mar 4th 2009 12:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 5:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 5th 2009 5:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
didn't you mean iCALL?]]>Mar 6th 2009 12:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
I am convinced that the use of Jesus Phone is due to people's reaction when they see their bill...


Story of Ted, Maria and Mindy:

Maria: Hey honey, you see the new AT&T bill for Mindy's iPhone
Ted: No.
(Ted looks at bill)
Ted: JESUS!! MOTHER ****ING H. CHRIST.
Maria: I said the same thing. The sad part is that she didn't even go over her minutes or allotted text messages.
Ted: I'll be back.
Maria: Where are you going?
Ted: Going to sell a kidney and lung to pay this off.
]]>Mar 4th 2009 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
I don't think anyone calls it the Jesus Phone. Except you maybe?]]>Mar 4th 2009 11:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 12:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19297486/
http://www.google.com/search?q=iphone+jesus+phone

Strat, I think you need to get out of your bubble and read around a lot more.

]]>Mar 4th 2009 12:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 4:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 5:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 11:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Yea it'll definitely brake when it hits the ground.. However, I'm sure it'll also break]]>Mar 4th 2009 12:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
*Warning: Lab only tests. Lowest screen brightness level only with new SuperHigh Gloss coat.]]>Mar 4th 2009 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://tw.apple.pro/?uid-21-action-viewspace-itemid-1919]]>Mar 4th 2009 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 10:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
Still yes, first off it's smaller (smaller form factor devices are now more likely), it's more durable (it can stand 10,000 connects/disconnects), and universal compatibility is always a good thing. Imagine one day only needing one cable to charge over a dozen different gadgets (cell phone, camera, camcorder, bluetooth headset, bluetooth watch, who knows what else).]]>Mar 4th 2009 10:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 12:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
And why can't a dock have microUSB? My storm utilizes microUSB and I have a dock for it. A dock is a dock no matter what connector it has.]]>Mar 4th 2009 5:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 5:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Because it caught on fire.. and ..ehm., it was connected to the wall .. eh... never mind.]]>Mar 4th 2009 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 9:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
If what all the Apple-fans say about Apple customer support is true, there should be zero problems in getting the burned product replaced in a jiff.]]>Mar 4th 2009 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
Because they're so "proprietary".]]>Mar 4th 2009 11:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
Like I said, it's good business practice, and Apple is there to make money. Apple also makes nice products, but they're far from perfect.]]>Mar 4th 2009 1:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 10:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/
I question why Engadget is even bringing this up as a serious issue if all we have are two data points years apart in different countries when the iPhone has sold millions around the world. Those are some of the smallest odds that ever were. ]]>Mar 4th 2009 9:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/04/is-the-iphone-hotter-than-we-think/Mar 4th 2009 11:12AM