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advise on color please?
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I went from a black iPhone 5 to a silver iPhone 5s, and I absolutely love it.
Thats just me though, it's all personal preference.
I'd recommend getting your hands on them in store if possible.
Thats just me though, it's all personal preference.
I'd recommend getting your hands on them in store if possible.
i'm torn between space gray and silver. i love the sexiness of space gray but i also think that ios 7 blends better with white front! is it?
This is going to be your phone, not someone else's, so no one can hold your hand, and guide you to a color. Look at them, and make a decision on what you like, not what a stranger likes.
I had to settle with a space gray one because there was no gold, but man this thing is so sexy, I actually wouldn't trade it for a gold one anymore
gender do not play a role with the color.. please.
get what you want but i ordered gold/white ip5s and im rocking the white/silver ip5 right now and everyone loves it. if you're secured with your sexuality, the phone color shouldn't be an issue.
Actually it does play a role.
The men who are insecure say Silver/Gold is girly. See, they need to overcompensate and try to be manly 24/7.
Hermaphrodite = must buy both!
Silly nonsense of gender specific colors.
Actually, you can buy either color no matter what your gender.
At least that's true here in the adult world...
Me too. Always had black phones so I wanted to switch it up. That and white hides flaws better (smudges, finger prints etc). Ironically, I didn't like the white last year on the iPhone 5 even though it's the same but it really grew on me with the 5s. It's all personal preference but I'm very happy with it.
Regarding the gender thing.... I'm not that insecure.
i'm torn between space gray and silver. i love the sexiness of space gray but i also think that ios 7 blends better with white front! is it?
A phone? SEXY?!?!?! ..I don't think the color of your phone is going to help you with that ..
I got the silver because it's a great looking phone however I find that it has not improvement to my sex appeal at all.
I'd say it really comes down to the white or black screen bezel. I had a white iPhone 5, but ended up going with a space grey iPhone 5S. I liked the white 5, but really ended up feeling that the white bezel took a way from the screen a bit. I wouldn't say the white iPhone takes anything away from the screen, but the black bezel is easier on the eyes in my opinion. The black bezel really looks like a continuation of the screen when the screen is off, and frames the screen very well when it is actually on. Also, the space grey model with the new home button looks incredibly sleek. It reminds me of a B-2.
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Bezel is probably the major factor. I think black is a bit easier on the eyes.
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Bezel is probably the major factor. I think black is a bit easier on the eyes.
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i also think that ios 7 blends better with white front! is it?
I see this posted a lot here and it's a flawed way of thinking imo. When you're using the device you want the surroundings to fade away. That is why I always go for black. On the other hand, if you prefer the look of the white iphone (with the screen off) and don't mind the distraction of boarder while using it, then you might want to go with white. I wouldn't choose based on how "iOS 7 blends in" as the black tends to fade away, so it's a non issue.
I prefer the white, I'm going from a white/silver 4S to a white/gold 5S.
When I got my 3G on launch day, black was the only choice, I was happy when white became available.
When I got my 3G on launch day, black was the only choice, I was happy when white became available.
See OP. Color is subjective. You now have suggestions all over the board here. So just pick which one you like. Not what others like.
Exactly.
My preference will always be the black faced iPhones regardless of what colour the back is. Just so happens I'm really liking the Space Gray back, but I haven't seen it in a few days anyhow because it's in a black leather case (Apple).
The choice should always come down to black vs white and what YOU like. Peer pressure should never play a factor in your decision. For what it's worth, a lot of guys buy white phones. I don't think it's "girly".
I had the white & silver in the iPhone 5 and got sick of the colour after a few months. This was my first white iPhone and my last. I found that after a while I found the white made the iPhone look less premium IMO.
When I got my 5s I went with the black & space grey. It's far nicer than the white IMO. Looks a lot more premium. So glad with my colour choice.
If you can get to an Apple Store, I would recommend that you go in and look at the iPhones that are out on display, and see which of the colours catch your eye first.
When I got my 5s I went with the black & space grey. It's far nicer than the white IMO. Looks a lot more premium. So glad with my colour choice.
If you can get to an Apple Store, I would recommend that you go in and look at the iPhones that are out on display, and see which of the colours catch your eye first.
I have had a white faced front iPhone since the 4. Briefly thought about changing it up for the 5S and going Space Grey, but realized I really liked the white. Very happy with my white/silver 5S!
I had a black 4s as my first iPhone and got a white iPad mini. The smudging is definitely more obvious on the black. I got my 5s on launch day and only had the space gray option available and have been quite happy with it. It is a huge upgrade from the 4s. My original plans were to wait for the gold. They all look nice, I didn't have any great desire for one over the other, just wanted the gold because it was different. When I saw them all, even though they were not all in stock, I liked the fact that the black/space gray one blended in with the screen. If you are leaning towards a specific one, then go for that one after looking them all over, then go with that. They are all good and I do not feel like I settled for the space gray.