Uneven Seam

Question

The iPhone 3G that I bought Saturday night has a slightly uneven seam along the side with the volume keys. In other words, while running my fingers along the other side feels quite smooth, the side with the volume keys has a noticeable ridge -- the screen half overhangs the back half slightly.
This is not an enormous problem, but it has come to annoy me already in less than 48 hours with the device.
1. Has anyone else experienced this?
2. Is this a defect?
3. If this is a defect, is the Apple Store likely to help me with an on-the-spot swap, or will I have to send it in?
Thanks for your thoughts.
PS - I can't find the search function in the Apple Discussions. Disabled at the moment?

Answer 1

Theres a lot of QC issues that i've come across with the iphone 3g. From faulty hardware like the home button to QC of the black finish on my phone. I'll be taking it into the store for another go at a warranty solution. I've had my first iphone 3g replaced for the faulty home button, and the replacement i got had reverse dents on the black finish on the back of the phone.
Just remember for all your QC or Software issues, the warranty is covering it.
Apple’s warranty obligations for this hardware product are limited to the terms set
forth below:
Apple, as defined below, warrants this Apple-branded hardware product against
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1)
YEAR from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user purchaser (“Warranty
Period”). If a hardware defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty
Period, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, Apple will either (1) repair
the hardware defect at no charge, using new parts or parts equivalent to new in
performance and reliability, (2) exchange the product with a product that is new
or equivalent to new in performance and reliability and is at least functionally
equivalent to the original product, or (3) refund the purchase price of the product.