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iPhone 5 - black version scuffs (merged)
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Is it just me or is anyone else noticing that the devices listed as being from F2, seem to be the more commonly "flawless" ones?
Seeing a lot of issues with C3 devices.
Seeing a lot of issues with C3 devices.
Thanks.
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It's pretty interesting to see they're asking for photos. That says to me that they plan to do something. I don't mean changing the whole production line but maybe punching in the face all QC heads or something...
I've noticed that too. The flawed ones also seem to be from earlier weeks as well, e.g. 33 and 35.
I still can't see a direct relationship between the weeks, factory and faults. Some people with week 33 and 35 have flawless phones..
Mine is production week 36 as well.
Two nicks on the left side of the phone, underneath the volume buttons, right out of the box
So it looks like it can be hit and miss.
me to
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Name: iPhone 5
ModelCode: iphone_5
Model Number: MD299
Group1: iPhone
Group2:
Generation: 7
Model introduced: 2012
Production year: 2012
Production week: 36 (September)
Family name: Become a pro user to see this information. (sorry)
Screen size: 4 inch
Screen resolution: 1136x640 pixels
Colour: Black
Capacity: 32GB
Factory: C3 (China)
if only that was possible. "Build your own iPhone kit," they ship you the parts and tools, and you assemble it.
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Can you post pictures of the discoloration? curious to see what this would look like.
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Can you post pictures of the discoloration? curious to see what this would look like.
FYI
Name: iPhone 5
ModelCode: iphone_5
Model Number: MD299
Group1: iPhone
Group2:
Generation: 7
Model introduced: 2012
Production year: 2012
Production week: 37 (September)
Family name: Become a pro user to see this information. (sorry)
Screen size: 4 inch
Screen resolution: 1136x640 pixels
Colour: Black
Capacity: 32GB
Factory: C3 (China)
Scuffs on chamfer, scratches around the screen and blemishes on sides.
Name: iPhone 5
ModelCode: iphone_5
Model Number: MD299
Group1: iPhone
Group2:
Generation: 7
Model introduced: 2012
Production year: 2012
Production week: 37 (September)
Family name: Become a pro user to see this information. (sorry)
Screen size: 4 inch
Screen resolution: 1136x640 pixels
Colour: Black
Capacity: 32GB
Factory: C3 (China)
Scuffs on chamfer, scratches around the screen and blemishes on sides.
I'm amazed 36% of black iPhone 5 users say their phone was scuffed out of the box. What the hell is Apple doing?!
Most of the issues here are not scratching. They're like "nicks" or "dents", like they have bumped against another hard edge. Right out of the box even. For what you pay for, you should expect a perfect device. The aesthetic damage to it over time is understandable, but not right out of the box.
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I'm amazed 36% of black iPhone 5 users say their phone was scuffed out of the box. What the hell is Apple doing?!
Right, because the methodology is so solid. Damn you, Apple!!!
Week 37, factory DN. scuffs on lower left corner on the front, scuffs around SIM ejector tool opening, scuffs on both bottom corners on the back, teeny tiny scuffs on top right corner on the back, and to top it off, a dent below the Apple logo. Oh, and the power button rattles. I'm calling tomorrow.
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there really seems to be zero correlation between production week, factory, and damage. More so luck of the draw.
Yeah, same. I was told by retailers and Apple support themselves that they are out and will be out for at least a few weeks.
Plenty of stock at all 3 of my apple stores. Im in san diego.
http://i.imgur.com/E9r1s.jpg
Here you go. It's what looks like a spec on the camera lens, but is right below that grey band on the aluminum sides.