Glass is generally going to be more scratch resistant than plastic. It would be a trade off between breakability and scaratchability. I wonder how sapphire would hold up.
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Durability Tests Suggest New iPhones Can Survive Some Drops, But Still Break From Major Falls
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Glass is generally going to be more scratch resistant than plastic. It would be a trade off between breakability and scaratchability. I wonder how sapphire would hold up.
Well, we do know why ($$$$$$).
That said, I agree. A nice plastic back or recycled aluminum would be great; especially since an Apple wireless charging solution is not happening.
I always get AppleCare+ because I carry my phone "naked". I figure the peace of mind of having the coverage is worth it, as i don't like the added bulk of a case. *Knocks on wood - hasn't been an issue yet.
I would also like to point out, as I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere yet, Apple is offering the new iPhones with the military/veteran discount (to include AppleCare+). 10% discount, so not too bad.
I would also like to point out, as I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere yet, Apple is offering the new iPhones with the military/veteran discount (to include AppleCare+). 10% discount, so not too bad.
Veterans and Military Store
Veterans and Military personnel receive a 10% discount on Apple products. You may also purchase for immediate family who live in the same household.
www.apple.com
In other news I read today it was also confirmed that long pants are indeed - long, although speculation remains about this “blue sky” conundrum.
Can’t this sort of drivel be saved for some forum thread. I know it was a slow weekend and Apple said the phone was less prone to breaking but these are just about the dumbest tests. Let’s find out if a $1k+ device made of glass can handle abuse. And then let’s make videos of it. And then let’s call this article worthy.
Prepare to be modded in 3...2...1...
Prepare to be modded in 3...2...1...
Or maybe people on high does on doses pain medication like Morphine, or with disabilities who that find holding the phone can get harder harder or hell you are just tired maybe! Nothing is as black and white as ''I guess this is for the clumsy"
Out of all the "tests" in the article, I think that only SquareSpace has a legitimate need to test the durability. They have to know how likely any phone is to break, so they can estimate how much it will cost to offer warranties.
Hopefully publishing this kind of information can help prevent other "curious" people from ruining a phone, but yes I agree most of it is for clicks.
I believe sapphire is even more rigid than glass. Holds up to scratches better, but with less flex it will actually crack more easily depending on the circumstance. It's also not as optically transparent.
Exactly!! Apple made a point of how the iPhone had the most unbreakable glass (or something along those lines) and people are confused why those claims are being put to the test???
Apple is and always will be, fashion over form. They simply could care less about durability and the customer holding a device with a shattered screen. They have beautiful phones, but since they are so fragile, they end up getting concealed by a protective case and it becomes moot.
What would be great, is a phone that is protected out of the box.
What would be great, is a phone that is protected out of the box.
