"iPhone 5 is made with a level of precision youd expect from a finely crafted watch not a smartphone. Never before has this degree of fit and finish been applied to a phone"
http://www.apple.com/iphone/design/
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Black iPhone 5 Anodized Aluminum Susceptible to Scratching?
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"iPhone 5 is made with a level of precision youd expect from a finely crafted watch not a smartphone. Never before has this degree of fit and finish been applied to a phone"
http://www.apple.com/iphone/design/
I'm done trying to explain it to you.
For those people who actually believe this story and pic are not fabricated? Yeah.....that girl you are chatting with really is a 21 y/o hard-bodied cheerleader that models for Victoria's Secret. 
For the real scoop, go to YouTube and watch one of the multitude of scratch tests that show how durable and scratch resistant the back of the new iP5 actually is.
.....and for you people that actually believe this kind of stuff and bought a white phone instead? Thanks! Leaves more black phones for the rest of us.
For the real scoop, go to YouTube and watch one of the multitude of scratch tests that show how durable and scratch resistant the back of the new iP5 actually is.
.....and for you people that actually believe this kind of stuff and bought a white phone instead? Thanks! Leaves more black phones for the rest of us.
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For those people who actually believe this story and pic are not fabricated? Yeah.....that girl you are chatting with really is a 21 y/o hard-bodied cheerleader that models for Victoria's Secret.
For the real scoop, go to YouTube and watch one of the multitude of scratch tests that show how durable and scratch resistant the back of the new iP5 actually is.
.....and for you people that actually believe this kind of stuff and bought a white phone instead? Thanks! Leaves more black phones for the rest of us.
TFF!!!
So you are basically calling me a liar. Thanks.
You believe some things on the internet like youtube videos but not this. Okay. Do you believe the coatings that make your phone waterproof? They show videos of putting a "treated" phone in a glass of water and it still works. Wow. That must be true.
Why would I fabricate my pic??? I guess if it doesn't happen to you these things never happen.
You make me laugh skinny legs (or whoever you really are).
Dennis Laska
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TFF!!!
So you are basically calling me a liar. Thanks.
You believe some things on the internet like youtube videos but not this. Okay. Do you believe the coatings that make your phone waterproof? They show videos of putting a "treated" phone in a glass of water and it still works. Wow. That must be true.
Why would I fabricate my pic??? I guess if it doesn't happen to you these things never happen.
You make me laugh skinny legs (or whoever you really are).
Dennis Laska
That's the beauty of an Apple forum. Deny there is a problem or issue and ridicule those who have the problem. Remember, Apple is perfect, it's the consumer who has the issue.
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I agree with this. Was super worried at first but after 2.5 days of using, taking it in and out of my pocket and all, no sign of wear yet. I think if you take good care of this phone, wear and tear will be kept to the minimum. On the other hand, if you put it in your pocket with keys or using it without care, obviously you'll get scratches.
I actually think keeping this phone in certain cases it will be more prone to scratches. For ex, cases that clip on the beveled edge, just imagine debris getting stuck, and the constant pressure and rubbing of case against edge will surely produce scratches. I kept my old iPhone 4 in one of those cases, took the case off and there were def scratches on the metal rim. Just something to keep in mind.
I actually think keeping this phone in certain cases it will be more prone to scratches. For ex, cases that clip on the beveled edge, just imagine debris getting stuck, and the constant pressure and rubbing of case against edge will surely produce scratches. I kept my old iPhone 4 in one of those cases, took the case off and there were def scratches on the metal rim. Just something to keep in mind.
Than's a good tip. I'm thinking the same thing, keep it in a back pocket or a pocket without coins, keys etc. Perhaps after this first batch it won't be common anyway.
That's the beauty of an Apple forum. Deny there is a problem or issue and ridicule those who have the problem. Remember, Apple is perfect, it's the consumer who has the issue.
I guess so.
I don't know. I do know nothing is perfect and I have no agenda.
I did get two new ipads with yellow and dark edges and the apple store replaced those from a different factory and those are perfect. (I have pics of those bad ones FYI)
I am just trying to help.
I really do believe that maybe some black phones are getting cleaned (hexane) better then others before being treated. Or maybe a treatment in one plant is lacking.
Who knows. Who really cares. They're only phones. Bad ones do exist and that's the truth. If you get a good one be happy don't bash people who spend a lot of money and get an inferior product.
That is all
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That YouTube video is actually quite impressive. I cannot believe that it stood up to that kind of abuse.
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Can you post links on this forum?
I saw this one from ifixit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSFKVq36Hgc
These two videos really make me believe some phones have a better more durable coating and others not so much.
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Aside from some snarky responses I think how the phone wears is a reasonable concern. Wouldve like to see a different material used for the metal banding (maybe some metal-infused ultra-durable, colorfast ceramic). The anodized coating will wear away by the simple, repetitive action of rubbing against your fingers or clothing...or inside a case, over time.
I suspect the black iphone 5's will patina quite nicely and look pretty cool with usage.
That may be a valid reason to go naked with this model (maybe w a screen protector )
I suspect the black iphone 5's will patina quite nicely and look pretty cool with usage.
That may be a valid reason to go naked with this model (maybe w a screen protector
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Something had to replace the yellow screen drama.
First maps, now this.
And the guy who scratched the in-store iPhone should be made to pay for it. He should've scratched his own phone.
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Agreed. The full $800, not $200.
avoid scratching
I have camped out in front of the same ATT location for 6 years. From the first iphone until current, When the employee brings the box out, I STOP THEM! Tell them im going to be the one to break the cellophane , open the box and touch the phone BEFORE ANYONE OR ANYTHING HAPPENS!I have seen employees take the iphones out of the box and slide them on the counter, handle them a little roughly. when it comes to me, i plug my iphone in from the usb connecter and hold the phone the hold time. also the otterbox I put on immediately after i unbox my iPhone. I have never ran into the issues of scratching or even not opening my own iphone box and touching it before a careless employee does....
You can request this same type of method if you speak up! I have done it for 6 years. The store I goto here in Destin shows me much love. Every last employee knows me, even new employees know of me because of my loyalty of camping out 1.5 days before the iphone emerges.....
I have camped out in front of the same ATT location for 6 years. From the first iphone until current, When the employee brings the box out, I STOP THEM! Tell them im going to be the one to break the cellophane , open the box and touch the phone BEFORE ANYONE OR ANYTHING HAPPENS!I have seen employees take the iphones out of the box and slide them on the counter, handle them a little roughly. when it comes to me, i plug my iphone in from the usb connecter and hold the phone the hold time. also the otterbox I put on immediately after i unbox my iPhone. I have never ran into the issues of scratching or even not opening my own iphone box and touching it before a careless employee does....
You can request this same type of method if you speak up! I have done it for 6 years. The store I goto here in Destin shows me much love. Every last employee knows me, even new employees know of me because of my loyalty of camping out 1.5 days before the iphone emerges.....
That's the beauty of the new lumias. The color is infused into the plastic so even you get scratches, the colour won't be effected.
same on my black 32 from AT&T. chip is in exact same spot, and I noticed it the moment I took it out of the box. don't feel like dealing with a crowded apple store to get it swapped, though. just an annoyance.
That's funny, they got pretty good reviews everywhere outside of an Apple forum.
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That's more like it. The finish looks quite durable.
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After spending 2hrs on the phone with Apple yesterday, I am being sent a new phone directly from China. Should have it Tues. Apple is doing right by me.
The black bank is holding up very well without a case. As stated above, you need to get a undamaged one out of the box.
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After spending 2hrs on the phone with Apple yesterday, I am being sent a new phone directly from China. Should have it Tues. Apple is doing right by me.
The black bank is holding up very well without a case. As stated above, you need to get a undamaged one out of the box.
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I think that guy is a guy from Samsung.Those bastards lost the trial and now trying something like that
Please Apple , put some detector to the doors for samsung and android guys.
Another advice : Tell them thats they can have a free Iphone 5 at the back side of the store and beat the **** out of them.
Thanx . I am relieved right now
Please Apple , put some detector to the doors for samsung and android guys.
Another advice : Tell them thats they can have a free Iphone 5 at the back side of the store and beat the **** out of them.
Thanx . I am relieved right now
My black/slate phone was perfect out of the box. However, after 2 days of going in and out of my pocket (with nothing else, might I add), there are a couple of small sections of the chamfered edge that are silver instead of black. So, my thought is that there's definitely something going on.
That said, I'm not terribly bothered by it yet because the sections are small, but I can see getting irritated if it happens in more places along the edge.
That said, I'm not terribly bothered by it yet because the sections are small, but I can see getting irritated if it happens in more places along the edge.
Thanks for the sane report. Usually this initial hysteria is way over the top, there was similar insanity about iPhone 3G and iPhone 4 -- I've owned both and never used a case for either, and they held up fine. The Apple logo was scratched up on the 3G after 2 years and there are some microscopic scratches on the 4, but considering the alternative (bulky case), it was worth it. But you never know with Apple before you've owned the product, because some stuff they've done was so insanely scratch prone it's like they never did real world tests at all. I had the 1st gen iPod Nano and after a week of handling it very gently (only in pockets with nothing else in them, only in my apartment) it looked like a bunch of toddlers had used it for skating practice. It got scratched up from wiping it with a soft cloth. It got scratched up when you looked at it funny.
Other reports. Take them for what they are.
. iFixit warns that the iPhone 5 suffers from susceptibility to scuffing on the edge of the device, further validating that new iPhone 5 owners should buy an iPhone 5 case to protect their precious investment.
http://www.technologytell.com/apple/104367/apples-new-iphone-5-gets-the-ifixit-teardown-treatment/
In fact, Taylor (from Phonedog) was unfortunate enough to receive a scratched unit right out of the box.
http://www.todaysiphone.com/2012/09/the-iphone-5-24-hours-later-cams-initial-impressions/
. iFixit warns that the iPhone 5 suffers from susceptibility to scuffing on the edge of the device, further validating that new iPhone 5 owners should buy an iPhone 5 case to protect their precious investment.
http://www.technologytell.com/apple/104367/apples-new-iphone-5-gets-the-ifixit-teardown-treatment/
In fact, Taylor (from Phonedog) was unfortunate enough to receive a scratched unit right out of the box.
http://www.todaysiphone.com/2012/09/the-iphone-5-24-hours-later-cams-initial-impressions/