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Return current iPhone 5 (white/silver) for black/slate?

9th Wonder

9th Wonder

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Currently, I am having second thoughts about my current iPhone 5, which is in the white and silver color configuration. As much as I like the elegance and appealing atheistic look, the black and slate version just looks plain bad-ass. IMO, the black looks more sleek and stealth, but I am really concerned with the potential in-box scratches.

Should I just stick it out and keep the white/silver iPhone 5 and its classiness , or go to the Apple store and return it for something out of The Dark Knight?

Another thing to note in my situation is that I will be forced to use this iPhone 5 for the next three years as I have decided to go contract-less + unlocked. Longevity of the phone is a must.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!
 
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Luis2004

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9th Wonder said:
Currently, I am having second thoughts about my current iPhone 5, which is in the white and silver color configuration. As much as I like the elegance and appealing atheistic look, the black and slate version just looks plain bad-ass. IMO, the black looks more sleek and stealth, but I am really concerned with the potential in-box scratches.

Should I just stick it out and keep the white/silver iPhone 5 and its classiness , or go to the Apple store and return it for something out of The Dark Knight?

Another thing to note in my situation is that I will be forced to use this iPhone 5 for the next three years as I have decided to go contract-less + unlocked. Longevity of the phone is a must.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Are you still within 14 day return period?
 
Sean76

Sean76

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I have the white one and had to go through 4 boxes to get one that didn't have dings and scratches on either the rear aluminum or dings on the chamfered edges.

My lady has the black one and it was perfect out of the box and has been in a Diztronic TPU case since she got it and it somehow still managed to get a few nicks even while in the case...lol

It's a catch 22 either way...both will get nicked and scratched, just go with what u like more.
 
Bako-MacAddict

Bako-MacAddict

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Personally if your heart is going with the black go with the black&slate color . End of story . I had the black since launched and loved it . Sold it for $620 on Craigslist this weekend and found a brand new white and silver for $500 new hehehe. Long story short, I love the white one . Sleek and elegant looks really awesome . I like how my "black" color keyboard from cydia looks with the black and white combination #
 
moldy lunchbox

moldy lunchbox

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I have the white iphone 4 which I think looks better than the white 5 so I couldn't really be pressed to buy it. So went with the black for the 5. I love the sleek look, especially when its naked the lcd completely blends with the device so it looks like one flat piece of slate, unlike the black lcd on the white's glass. I would exchange it now before it's too late if you really wanted. Then again, if you really wanted it you probably would have bought that the first time.
 
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mackandproud

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Sean76 said:
...has been in a Diztronic TPU case since she got it and it somehow still managed to get a few nicks even while in the case...lol

It's a catch 22 either way...both will get nicked and scratched, just go with what u like more.
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You are absolutely correct and this has been my experience as well. I didn't want to believe one of the apple employees who told me this, but experience proves this is correct.
 
Tyler23

Tyler23

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I have the black iPhone 5 now, but have really started to like the white..I've put a posting on Craigslist asking for a trade (my black for someone's white), and I've gotten a few bites.

My fiancee thinks I should just stick with what I have, but it's so tempting. I had a black 4S, and have had this black 5 since late September.

Any advice? Thoughts?
 
ET iPhone Home

ET iPhone Home

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9th Wonder said:
Currently, I am having second thoughts about my current iPhone 5, which is in the white and silver color configuration. As much as I like the elegance and appealing atheistic look, the black and slate version just looks plain bad-ass. IMO, the black looks more sleek and stealth, but I am really concerned with the potential in-box scratches.

Should I just stick it out and keep the white/silver iPhone 5 and its classiness , or go to the Apple store and return it for something out of The Dark Knight?

Another thing to note in my situation is that I will be forced to use this iPhone 5 for the next three years as I have decided to go contract-less + unlocked. Longevity of the phone is a must.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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I have a black 4S, but I prefer the white on the 5 for some reason. The white on that 5 looks very Apple, more so, than the Black - just my opinion and observation. But if your instincts is telling you black, you have to follow that. I'm planning on getting my parents a 5 or 5S, unlocked at T-Mobile, and I'm suggesting white for them. It looks so good.
 
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beMaC

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I had black iPhone 4 and 4s and went for white on the 5. I personally thinks it looks much better, and prob would never go back to black in the future. Only you can make the decision, but you have to realize both will get scratched and dented. They both don't stay 'out of box' condition forever.
 
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barkomatic

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9th Wonder said:
Currently, I am having second thoughts about my current iPhone 5, which is in the white and silver color configuration. As much as I like the elegance and appealing atheistic look, the black and slate version just looks plain bad-ass. IMO, the black looks more sleek and stealth, but I am really concerned with the potential in-box scratches.

Should I just stick it out and keep the white/silver iPhone 5 and its classiness , or go to the Apple store and return it for something out of The Dark Knight?

Another thing to note in my situation is that I will be forced to use this iPhone 5 for the next three years as I have decided to go contract-less + unlocked. Longevity of the phone is a must.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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If you like the black one then get it, but understand that even with the black iPhone 5 no one is going to mistake you for Batman in The Dark Knight -- nor will it make you particularly "stealthy". I think you believe that people are far more interested in you than they actually are.
 
Knockworstface

Knockworstface

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Feb 26, 2013
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barkomatic said:
If you like the black one then get it, but understand that even with the black iPhone 5 no one is going to mistake you for Batman in The Dark Knight -- nor will it make you particularly "stealthy". I think you believe that people are far more interested in you than they actually are.
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What if he puts on a Dark Knight Batman costume? Ever think of that?:rolleyes:
 
9th Wonder

9th Wonder

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Here is what I learned from reading the opinion from a fellow member: The resell value of the White iPhone 5 is typically higher in comparison with the Black iPhone 5.

If you have nothing better to contribute to this thread, but your condescending comments, then so be it. I hope you have a good day/night.

Knockworstface said:
What if he puts on a Dark Knight Batman costume? Ever think of that?:rolleyes:
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Haha, exactly :D
 
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Max(IT)

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It's a matter of personal taste, so your choice ...

My only concern about the black is the durability. The iPhone 5 is very very prone to scratches and dents.
I have the white one, with a folder cover always on, and it dropped just one time, from 30 cm on the floor .... well it has a little dent on the bezel.
On the white iPhone dents and scratches are less visible.
 
dwaynewilliams

dwaynewilliams

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Mar 17, 2013
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Max(IT) said:
It's a matter of personal taste, so your choice ...

My only concern about the black is the durability. The iPhone 5 is very very prone to scratches and dents.
I have the white one, with a folder cover always on, and it dropped just one time, from 30 cm on the floor .... well it has a little dent on the bezel.
On the white iPhone dents and scratches are less visible.
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This is one of the reasons I went with the white.
 
cambookpro

cambookpro

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They will both get scratched, but you'll see it more on the black one.
Personally, I love both, but went with the black to match everything else I have.

Next time, I think I may go white.
 
dwaynewilliams

dwaynewilliams

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cambookpro said:
They will both get scratched, but you'll see it more on the black one.
Personally, I love both, but went with the black to match everything else I have.

Next time, I think I may go white.
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I too like my devices to match. I got a white iPad and wanted the white iPhone 5 to match.
 
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