You haven't been paying attention to Apple for the last 20 years then. The Wallstreet Powerbook G3 had a rubber coating that wore off if you touched it too much or put it in a bag. The Titanium Powerbooks all had thin paint that flaked off or scratched if you so much as looked at it the wrong way. Every iPod with a stainless steel back (and some plastic fronts) would scratch as soon as you touched it. Apple is notorious for making beautiful things that only stay beautiful as long as they aren't used.
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Apple May Add 'Jet White' Color Option for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
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You haven't been paying attention to Apple for the last 20 years then. The Wallstreet Powerbook G3 had a rubber coating that wore off if you touched it too much or put it in a bag. The Titanium Powerbooks all had thin paint that flaked off or scratched if you so much as looked at it the wrong way. Every iPod with a stainless steel back (and some plastic fronts) would scratch as soon as you touched it. Apple is notorious for making beautiful things that only stay beautiful as long as they aren't used.
Everyone knows this. They are just being extra. They know they will want one. I know I'd drop a grand in a second if Apple released a Jet White iPhone.
My cookware is ceramic and my stove range is ceramic. Hasn't broken yet. You are fundamentally misunderstanding the hardness of ceramic. But like the user said above, it's a very common misconception typically caused by China dinner plates.
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There was nothing sarcastic about the comment he was replying to.
Take this, Sammy! This proves the "billions of US$" Apple spent on R&D were worth it after all!
Rainbow colored dongles next...
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No you're not.
[doublepost=1478536393][/doublepost]Jet Black is without a doubt the nicest look and feel of any iPhone, ever. Jet White would certainly make some people very happy. Not for me, I love the JB, but if anyone wants a "white" iPhone, a version that follows the lead of JB is the best way to go.
I actually like it very much, but it looks like something they would only sell with 256gb for a gazillion dollars
...the blog has been wrong on occasion, such as when it said the iPhone SE may come in a brighter pink shade that's different than Rose Gold.
Looks brighter to me...
You always have to be extra careful when you call other people ignorant. The dictionary definitions make it clear that the most common use is to indicate an intense black, not the gemstone use, but beyond that, when did companies start adhering to dictionary correct use of colors? I guess Jobs and Wozniak didn't realize how ignorant they were to use an agriculturally impossible rainbow colored Apple as their logo.
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Wow. Doesn't that constant negative view on everything in life get tiresome? It's never too late to change your outlook; you'll be amazed how much better it feels to have a positive take on most things.
Jest white is a nice idea and sounds very appealing . If it scratches though, dirt will collect in any grooves and really show up.
Oh, I'm sorry.... am I speaking with the one netizen unaware of how Poe's Law works??!
Unless you know that guy personally or closely follow his post history, you (like everyone else) have ZERO idea of whether or not his straightforward statement is actually sarcasm.
That is why we have smileys, the term "jk", & the /sarcasm tag.
I would actually consider this, I think that it looks really clean and nice. Only concern is dirt, and of course, scratches.
Have you looked at the official colors of cars?
You can get the 2017 Accord in Crystal Black, or Orchid White.
Or you can get the BMW 5 Series in "JET BLACK".
You can get the Prius in "moonglow" or "sun fusion" or my favorite "Tangerine Splash Pearl".
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I don't know what that means.
But... I actually will continue to be appalled by childish fit throwing & abnormally "spoiled brat" attitudes.
You may choose to embrace them, ignore them, rail against them- whatever you wish. I'm not a fascist, so I'm not going to demand that you feel differently than you do.
I'd appreciate the same respect!
Ceramic is indeed a huge challenge, especially from a manufacturing perspective, but Apple has some top material scientists on board, hence they are using ceramics infused with zirconia and other materials, so I wouldn't rule it out because of its many desirable qualities, such as being near impervious to scratches. Very different than the ceramic you're thinking of in your dinner plates. It's why ceramics can be used for trauma plates in ballistic vests worn by law enforcement and the military who would understandably be concerned about relying on something similar to a dinner plate to stop bullets.
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There is no such thing as white anodizing, so to create a white iPhone 7, one of two things has to happen:
Having seen the polished and matte black side-by-side, I cannot understand why anyone would want the glossy one. It's a magnet for greasy fingerprints and scratches. The matte looks way more "stealth".
- The body will remain aluminum, but will have some other kind of durable coating, perhaps a ceramic glaze or paint; or
- The body will no longer be aluminum, but will be solid ceramic, like the white Apple Watch Edition.
Having seen the polished and matte black side-by-side, I cannot understand why anyone would want the glossy one. It's a magnet for greasy fingerprints and scratches. The matte looks way more "stealth".