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iPad mini iPad mini scuffgate
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I just got mine today and I think it was fine out of the box, but I have a little scuff on the edge of the aluminum as well.
Scuff is the wrong word, it's happening because the aluminum is cut so thin at the edge and is flaking away where the cut is a bit rough. Underneath, the metal isn't anodized so you can see the raw aluminum.
I'm not terribly worried about it, but it wouldn't be visible on natural colored aluminum.
Scuff is the wrong word, it's happening because the aluminum is cut so thin at the edge and is flaking away where the cut is a bit rough. Underneath, the metal isn't anodized so you can see the raw aluminum.
I'm not terribly worried about it, but it wouldn't be visible on natural colored aluminum.
Mine was perfect until my boyfriend bumped it with his air 
Now it is showing silver top right corner It was an accident of course
Now it is showing silver top right corner It was an accident of course
Flawless, here. I expected some minor specs like my iphone 5, but so far the case looks perfect.
Mine was perfect until my boyfriend bumped it with his air
Hmmm.. I wanted continuity across my iOS devices, because they're all in black.
Have you got a photo of your mini?
Yes, I get that these devices are "meant" to scratch. But I had my iPhone 4 and 4S for 2 and 1 year respectively, and neither of them looked as work as my 5 already does.
I'd love to see photos of a "worn and torn" black iPad mini if anyone has any photos?
What makes you think it is happening because of the diamond cut edge? Bottom line is if it bothers you swap it. If not then don't worry about it.
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Went into "my" Apple store today to hold the mini before I buy it. I do plan on buying it. But my local store only had black left. And plenty of the black.
I ask one of the sales associates if the the mini was anodized like the iPhone 5. He replied with a yes and then ask me if I was concerned about it scratching. I was actually surprised he was honest about it. He told me they were done the same as the iPhone 5 and said it would probably scratch easily. I really appreciated his honesty. Just another reason Apple gets my business.
The business side took my name and info and will call me when a white 32 arrives.
I ask one of the sales associates if the the mini was anodized like the iPhone 5. He replied with a yes and then ask me if I was concerned about it scratching. I was actually surprised he was honest about it. He told me they were done the same as the iPhone 5 and said it would probably scratch easily. I really appreciated his honesty. Just another reason Apple gets my business.
The business side took my name and info and will call me when a white 32 arrives.
I went to Best Buy tonight and I asked them if they had any 32GB White left. he said they had one left, so I got it. He said you don't like the black? I said no I do I actually wanted the black, but and he finished my sentence, but they scratch easy. He said I've been hearing that all day and he showed me the cabinet. They had a crap load of black ones, but only a few white 64's and the one 32, no 16 in white. So clearly consumers have become aware of the issue with the black.
