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Actually, Jet Black looks ugly. Planning to exchange mine.

I saw a Jet Black phone today and i have to say I'm feeling like a fool. All I've ever whined about was a darker black than space gray. Apple finally makes it but instead of getting what I wanted I followed the hype and went with Jet Black.

- Get ready to order at Midnight
- Fight Sprint Servers for 80 minutes
- Finally make the order at 1:20A
- Then a 4 week delivery window

I'm fine with keeping it because we put it in a case anyway. But it just stinks to be delayed that long for a color that isn't actually the best one. (unless you swim in liquid metal. then it looks so awesome)
 
People, you have to remember that since this morning's store opening and official launch, the Jet Black iPhones on display at the Apple store have been constantly looked at and handled, smudged and touched by many, many people, some with maybe not the cleanest fingers, plunked down on the tabletop, scratched where someone couldn't figure out how to get the thing back on the stand, etc, etc. The Matte Black also had smudges, too, and while I was there at the store someone dropped one -- I guess it was too slippery for her. No idea if anyone has dropped the Jet Black or not. Both phones are beautiful but I am still leaning towards getting the Jet Black when availability is better.
 

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JButtonMCL said:
Your trade in is $650 for a 6 Plus? What size?

That seems pretty good..
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Probably the same way I did. My 6 was paid for and in excellent condition. I buy mine on Verizons installment plan and they are crediting it back $649.99 spread over the period I'm paying. I keep my phones for 2 years ago my new 256GB black 7 costs me around $200when all is said and done.
 
I saw one in store and it is by far way nicer looking than the dull matte black.
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supervelous said:
it was super greasy, this was at about 11:30am so the store was only open a few hours and it looked terrible with all the marks and greasy finger smudges.
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The matte black shows the fingerprints more, just in a less shiny way.
 
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Matte black looks like cheap spray on paint. Jet black looks better but even with a case it'll likely still develop scatches from particles/sand getting inbetween. Anyone thinking of going with a skin instead of case?
 
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JB is the kind of color you get when you get a hot rod black in that sense i love it and still can't wait for it the matte is nice too i thought about was very close to getting it but just couldn't do it.
 
The JB is a very nice phone. But beauty is I the eye of the beholder. Personally I went with the regular black. I think it looks nicer. My wife got the rose gold for herself. She didn't like either of the blacks. I don't like the rise gold color at all. It just depends on what you like. Has nothing to do with what others think. Just buy whatever you like. It's your money. Who cares what others think. Just enjoy what you like. Best of luck.
 
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sniffies said:
After seeing multiple unboxing photos and videos, you know the photos and videos that 'normal' people shoot, not Apple with their $100000000 lighting setup and gear, I came to realize that I don't like Jet Black anymore. In fact, it looks kinda ugly, like "phone from the 90's" kinda ugly. Looks nowhere near as good as the black iPhone 4. Just my two cents.

Hope you liked my cool story.
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I tried to tell y'all that. It looks just like the iPhone 5c, not that the 5c's look ugly. But you know, it's nothing new.

And I told y'all, y'all had that dopamine running through your brains and you couldn't help yourselves.

Once it cools down, you will realize; dang. We got got again.
 
I didn't read all the comment, but I agree with you. This is my own opinion though. At first, I was like wow beautiful, but once the plastic came off! MAN THOSE FINGERPRINTS! And then you have people who say Well I'll put a case anyway! BUT whats the point of going with that phone if you are gonna put a case on it! smudges everywhere! and then I had a customer who actually thought it was a new iPhone 5c! LOL (I work at best buy btw). I wasn't impressed at all, it looks cheap made, and plasticky. I actually like the black iPhone 7 better!

AGAIN this is my own opinion so please don't feel offended if you bought an iPhone jet black! if you like it enjoy it!
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I tried to tell y'all that. It looks just like the iPhone 5c, not that the 5c's look ugly. But you know, it's nothing new.

And I told y'all, y'all had that dopamine running through your brains and you couldn't help yourselves.

Once it cools down, you will realize; dang. We got got again.
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haha it's funny you say that because I just made a comment about the same thing!
 
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Saw the jet black in person today and was not a fan at all. It looks cheap and plasticky, and feels... sticky. The matte black honestly looks far better, and is the one I ended up with. It looks and feels much more elegant; sort of like leather really.
 
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