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Black vs Jet Black
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Jet Black is the hot new girlfriend but requires a lot of maintenance and care or she will start looking like crap. Black for me.
That protruding camera! Geez, why Apple? Make the device 1 mm thicker, keep it all flush, clean lines (plus added benefit of more battery charge).
Matt black, not gloss (except if the material was ceramic or glass).
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Matt black, not gloss (except if the material was ceramic or glass).
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Interesting. I like your thinking on ceramics. Makes you wonder why a more durable coating wasn't applied.
I could be wrong but I just think it's the nature of anything gloss. High shine = high chance for micro abrasions. I'm not sure you could get that high gloss look using a material that won't scratch. Yes, cars don't scratch as much but you aren't putting your hands on them all day.
Anyone remember the iPhone3GS in black? Is it safe to assume the glossy black will appear like that iPhone (outside of the 3GS being plastic)?
Oofff. I forgot about that. Your comment solidified my decision on black. It's honestly better to just leave it out of the case and obtain normal wear and tear than pull it out of a case where sand and dirt has been rubbing it. Those days were awful.
I did wonder if a ceramic coating would be effective. In theory it would apply fine as it can be used on metal trim etc, depending on the product. I wonder if it would last less time due to our hands natural acids etc?
I was also wondering if you could finely polish it, but then you don't know how deep the anodising goes etc.
on the back sticks out more too love the contrast! 128 black for me! 
This is the pic that sealed my decision. I had already favorited the jet black, but now will switch to matte black.
I think I'll get the jet black and find me a clear case on it, protects it and you can still see the beautiful color...
In regards to the scratches, it's not like the phone is going to scratch on its own. Just take care of it and you should be fine.
Ah you know what, screw it I'm going with the jet black. It reminds me to much of the iPhone 4 to not go with it. If it gets scratched up oh well,chances are as usual I will drop it and shatter the screen 2-3 times and get either the screen replaced or the whole device as usual with apple care.
Even taking care of the device, it's going to get scratched and scuffed. Inevitable. I don't use cases and I like putting my phone down on the table, desk or in the car holder without having to take care not to risk scratching it.
I wonder if polish will help. I wouldn't be surprised if the community finds some kind of solution that works.
Not sure about everyone else but the last thing I want to be doing, is worrying about what type of polish I can use on my mobile device to clean it up. Lol
However, I am sure that will be a thing.
iPhone 4 is high gloss, black and white, but no scratches. It's got to be the material choice, I think.
This is my take on the black vs jet black.
Glossy - highly susceptible to scratches and scuffs
Matte - more resilient, but not as flashy
Did anyone have a shiny 3G/3GS when they bought their next phone? If so, the jet black is for you.
Glossy - highly susceptible to scratches and scuffs
Matte - more resilient, but not as flashy
Did anyone have a shiny 3G/3GS when they bought their next phone? If so, the jet black is for you.