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16gb iPhone is plastic not metal!

AeroUK

AeroUK

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Has anyone noticed the the 16gb iPhones are made from different materials than the old 8gb. The do not get as cold and weigh less which implies that they are made from plastic and not metal. I am disappointed.

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You have any proof other than your own wild speculation?
 
Yes I would also like to see some proof. I have no intention of upgrading to 16 gigs but it would be interesting to see if Apple switched some materials to save on costs.
 
If the new iPhone weighed less, Apple would surely be making that information public.
 
That would be highly unlikely and Apple would have actually noted that on their pages for iPhone.
 
Maybe they are using a magnesium based alloy now... It's got a very interesting texture , it's light and doesn't feel like a metal...
 
AeroUK said:
Has anyone noticed the the 16gb iPhones are made from different materials than the old 8gb. The do not get as cold and weigh less which implies that they are made from plastic and not metal. I am disappointed.
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Have you done accurate tests in a controlled environment? ;)
My car's door handle felt a heck of a lot colder yesterday morning than it did today… but… did the materials magically change overnight? Errm. No. :rolleyes:
The 2 models of iPhone both weigh the same accoring to Apple's specification… so have you again weighed them under a controlled environment?
I suspect not… but if you have and things are indeed different, then yes… there mght be a discussion.

*sigh*
 
I have a 16gig iPhone and it feels like my 8gig. I don't think they changed the materials. I would not worry.
 
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Peel off the plastic film that was on the iPhone when you took it out of the box. ;)

AeroUK said:
Has anyone noticed the the 16gb iPhones are made from different materials than the old 8gb. The do not get as cold and weigh less which implies that they are made from plastic and not metal. I am disappointed.

Your thoughts...
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I found out my iPhone is made of Cotton Candy. God damn it! I ate my frickin iPhone. Anyone have a spare iPhone?
 
Hit it with a hammer, if it breaks its plastic.




*disclaimer, I wont be held responsible for any damage incurred by yourself for these stupid actions*
:D
 
I have a better idea. Set the phone on fire. If it melts you know its plastic. If you don't have a pile of goo then its still metal. :eek:
 
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Wow this has caused a stir hasn't it. I still believe they are different. My new phone feels lighter and does not get as cold as the old one implying a different kind of metal has been used. The volume button is also more recessed than the old phone which was much easier to push. Maybe it's a UK thing, I don't know.
 
maybe they put some kind of coating on the surface? does it still look like its chrome?
do you have any pics?
 
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