I don't mean to offend you or get you on the offensive but scuffs, marks, and scratches are defects.... no the device isnt defective.. but it does have defects
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defect
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/defect
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/defect
not sure what dictionary yours comes from? but they all seem to fit defect...
im with you though 100% on the fact that people shouldnt be aloud to exchange it over a .01mm dot of anodized flaking.. like you mentioned in previous threads.. its very gracious of apple to let them
Big difference between defect and imperfection. Side note your sources for definitions basically back up what I'm saying.
de·fect /n. ˈdifɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt; v. dɪˈfɛkt/ Show Spelled[n. dee-fekt, dih-fekt; v. dih-fekt] Show IPA
noun
1. a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection: a defect in an argument; a defect in a machine.
2. lack or want, especially of something essential to perfection or completeness; deficiency: a defect in hearing.
3. Also called crystal defect, lattice defect. Crystallography . a discontinuity in the lattice of a crystal caused by missing or extra atoms or ions, or by dislocations.
de·fect (dfkt, d-fkt)
n.
1. The lack of something necessary or desirable for completion or perfection; a deficiency: a visual defect.
2. An imperfection that causes inadequacy or failure; a shortcoming. See Synonyms at blemish.
intr.v. (d-fkt) de·fect·ed, de·fect·ing, de·fects
1. To disown allegiance to one's country and take up residence in another: a Soviet citizen who defected to Israel.
2. To abandon a position or association, often to join an opposing group: defected from the party over the issue of free trade.
de·fect noun \ˈdē-ˌfekt, di-ˈ\
Definition of DEFECT
1a : an imperfection that impairs worth or utility : shortcoming <the grave defects in our foreign policy> b : an imperfection (as a vacancy or an unlike atom) in a crystal lattice
2[Latin defectus] : a lack of something necessary for completeness, adequacy, or perfection : deficiency <a hearing defect>
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The only thing in those definitions that isn't up to interpretation is "The lack of something necessary". One can argue all day about what is desirable or needed on a device to be perfect. To me it's a phone that can complete the task of a phone. So no blemish screen.