Because this "defective anodizing coating" has not been confirmed by apple and it is merely supposition and speculation on the part of the apple loyalists and apologists.
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Nearly two weeks later - iPhone 5 nicked all over
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Because this "defective anodizing coating" has not been confirmed by apple and it is merely supposition and speculation on the part of the apple loyalists and apologists.
I used to race quality TAMIYA electric on-road RC Cars that has carbon fiber and Colored Anodized Aluminum parts to keep them light weight. From use i noticed the Aluminum parts will easily get nicks and scratches and the Anodizing did/will wear off on the areas most handled.
It's not made to be durable, it's made to be light weight.
It's not made to be durable, it's made to be light weight.
Your phone doesn't come in contact with stones and road surfaces while being driven at 35mph.
I raced RC10 buggys... the only scratches were the ones from stones and coming in contact with the ground. My spare chassis parts were very resistant to any scratches from simple handling and being packed and unpacked in the car.
I too had many RC parts that were anodized. Never had the easy chipping and peeling. The anodizing is just horrid on these phones coupled with the low grade 6061 aluminum, no bueno.
They never "confirmed" defective oleophobic coating either but we know it happened.
Are you trolling or being serious?!
If the anodized coating is peeling off really easily while others are dropping their phones and placing it with keys in their pockets and have no scuffs/nicks whatsoever then there's clearly a problem
And besides why would apple of all companies admit a fault, have you forgotten what universe you're in?
Like seriously?! Really poor post
My Apple store just got in it's stock of replacement Verizon iPhone 5's. I took mine up last week and tried to have it replaced to find out they did not have any. The genius I spoke with put a note on my account confirming that I needed a replacement. Went in today and they swapped it out no questions asked. The first one they brought out was perfect out of the box so Im a happy camper for now. I ordered a Spigen ultra thin air case that is supposed to ship next Tuesday. I got the expedited shipping so I should see it by Friday. Until then Im keeping the phone in a microfiber Oakley sunglasses sleeve.
I have black anodized aluminum flash lights knocking around in a toolbox and they don't get scratched or nicked. It's all in the alloy and in the anodizing, apparently. If only I could make phone calls with my flashlights.
mines got three scuffs already.. its so frustrating.
Lost alot of respect for apple when they came out an said 'its aluminium...aluminium scratches'
Its just not pleasing for the loyal fan base who buy every apple product to hear that.. its almost like saying... you bought it ..deal with it
Lost alot of respect for apple when they came out an said 'its aluminium...aluminium scratches'
Its just not pleasing for the loyal fan base who buy every apple product to hear that.. its almost like saying... you bought it ..deal with it
Personally, I hope the iPhone 5S brings back the all-glass design. That proved to be very resilient (as long as it wasn't dropped) and I never had any marks, scratches, or nicks on my iPhone 4 or 4S. Both were naked the entire time.
Probably ain't happening, though.
Probably ain't happening, though.
I have the white phone and also picked up the incase slider but in white. I totally like this case and for once don't feel the need to be on a search for a month for the perfect case. I like that it is very light weight like the phone, fits like a glove and the color is a perfect match to the white of the phone. I think it will give just enough protection. Also, even though it is plastic, it has remained scratch less for the the week I've had it. For my last phone I had a white speck case that was also plastic but showed all scratched up the first day I had it.
When are people going to realise that Apple don't care about our feelings. They want our money, we're £/$ to them, we help keep the share price high. They don't make a product thinking, "Let's make sure our loyal fan base are happy".
You bought it, they have your money, that's the only bottom line Apple, or any other company, care about.
Just curious. How did the MacBook Pro fare? Did it nick or gouge too. I ask because according to apple they both are made from the same anodized aluminum 6000 series.
Actually, Type III or "hard" anodizing does change the fundamental toughness of the underlying substrate, in this case aluminum. Type III is a more complicated and aggressive means of creating a thicker oxide layer that actually makes the part stronger. For example, aluminum handgun frames are hard-anodized to make the frame more resistant to the metal fatigue that a firearm is subject to.
Based on current anectodal evidence (everyone seems to be getting little nicks and scratches on the anodized iP5 parts, including me), I would guess that Apple did not spec in hard anodizing. The softer "decorative" anodizing might be acceptable in a lesser product, but Apple's flagship smartphone? A point or two off, big A.
I doubt this is true. It's ( hard ) coating not expensive, especially when apple decided to use a sapphire window on the camera lens instead of plain glass.
The ip5 is meant to be the same as a MacBook Pro Aluminum.
I have had my handset less than 24 hours and I have a "nic" on the top right hand corner which was not there and all I have done is hold it none stop because I was scared this may happen.
I am so sat it is so noticeable and really annoys me, I have already stated I was to forget about the scuff on the back plate between the glass.
I am sad, last thing I wanted is a trip to apple to moan.
I am so sat it is so noticeable and really annoys me, I have already stated I was to forget about the scuff on the back plate between the glass.
I am sad, last thing I wanted is a trip to apple to moan.
Ok let's think about this...you who are reading a policy, or me who has actually cashed in on AppleCare+ two times for cosmetic damage. Basically as long as it is not normal wear and tear and damage from a drop/mishandle, they will replace it. In other words, it does NOT have to be broken.
I assume you are referring to the alleged email from an Apple executive. That wasn't an official statement from Apple and isn't even confirmed to have come from who it was proported to have come from.
The vast majority of people are having no issues with the anodizing, including myself. It's an issue with some phones, but not some widespread problem.
Mind if I ask you when you got your first iPhone?
I received mine on launch day and I went to the apple store yesterday and they told me that it had been two weeks and I could not swap mine out due to the fact that I should have came earlier... I am furious about this...