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First iPhone 5 Reviews: Thinner, Lighter, LTE "Stunningly Fast"

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Pocket Lint Review by Stuart Miles

- "It is now chamfered and while that looks pretty, we've already noticed that on the black model the edge has started to wear, revealing the shiny silver aluminium metal underneath the "slate" coloured coating and, indeed, we've witnessed it on two separate models, ruling out a fluke manufacturing error."
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exactly why I went withe the white one.

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dampfnudel said:
Depending on how serious it is, Apple may have to make some changes. The slate color looks good, but unless they find a way to prevent this, it will have to go. In other words, stick to white until they get it right.
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...well that seems a bit racist :rolleyes: (just being silly)
 
article said:
- "One nice side effect of the letterboxing is that the iOS system elements can still use the larger screen. So, for example, when Push Notifications come in, they flip down from the top of the screen and settle perfectly above the 3.5-inch app (as opposed to on top of it)."
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This is what I predicted a few months ago. I recently got a 4S so am not getting the 5 and I knew what I was doing at the time, but the 5 seems above average drool-worthy, so I am looking forward to the 5S.

Rocketman
 
darkslide29 said:
This review scares me a bit, having bought the black one.. What do you guys think?

Pocket-Lint
Ditching the glass back and reducing the thickness of the glass panel on the front has affected the design of the metal band around the edge of the iPhone. It is now chamfered and while that looks pretty, we've already noticed that on the black model the edge has started to wear, revealing the shiny silver aluminium metal underneath the "slate" coloured coating and, indeed, we've witnessed it on two separate models, ruling out a fluke manufacturing error.

These small scuffs will catch the light and make the phone look visibly worn. We suspect that it won't be as noticeable on the white model because the metal edging is silver, so that's worth bearing in mind when you come to order your colour choice.

Edit: source: http://gizmodo.com/5944411/iphone-5-meta+review-a-better-iphone-in-every-way
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King Shady said:
Damn starting to wonder if Black was a good choice or not. Of course it looks better than the white, but these reports of it scuffing up easily makes me nervous!
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mbc2237 said:
I was wondering if anyone was going to mention this. I ordered a black and i would be disappointing if the anodized coating started to wear off. Whether it is on the sides or the back, I really hope that it doesn't wear off at all. I would think as much as Apple cares about aesthetics that this will be a non-issue. I would like to see some pics of what the reviewer is referring to though.
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Technarchy said:
I'm going to call BS on the anodizing just "wearing". It just wont happen from contact with light clothing fabrics and the palm of your hand.

Either way, some air dry cerakote will make your aluminum black iPhone damn near impervious to wear. It's what I used on my M4A1 on my last deployment and it survived a full combat arms tour without a scratch.
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I, too, am nervous about this. However, I know that anodizing aluminum is a chemical process, rather than a "paint" or a "stain." I feel like this wouldn't be a non-issue, but I am wondering... why did Pocket-Lint not include photos of the "worn" edges?
 
verniesgarden said:
exactly why I went withe the white one.

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...well that seems a bit racist :rolleyes: (just being silly)
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That's exactly why? Like you knew this was a problem already?

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JBuff88 said:
I, too, am nervous about this. However, I know that anodizing aluminum is a chemical process, rather than a "paint" or a "stain." I feel like this wouldn't be a non-issue, but I am wondering... why did Pocket-Lint not include photos of the "worn" edges?
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Hmm anodized aluminum, like a MacBook? I wonder if that same silver finish that's seen on the MacBook is what's underneath the black coat on the iPhone. Or if the black coat on iPhone is the anodized finished color.

Oh I don't know.
 
It sucks that the black may not be the greatest for wear and tear. And I love my white iPhone 4S, but I just really didn't like the off-white back of the iPhone 5. So I went with the black 5. I think I'm going to get a case soon anyways.
 
"It is now chamfered and while that looks pretty, we've already noticed that on the black model the edge has started to wear, revealing the shiny silver aluminium metal underneath the "slate" coloured coating and, indeed, we've witnessed it on two separate models, ruling out a fluke manufacturing error."

Yep, that's exactly something I was concerned about. Anodized, painted, electro-coated, whatever... it's going to be a problem for many.
 
darkslide29 said:
Hmm anodized aluminum, like a MacBook? I wonder if that same silver finish that's seen on the MacBook is what's underneath the black coat on the iPhone. Or if the black coat on iPhone is the anodized finished color.
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I would assume that the aluminum on Macbooks is anodized itself, because it's so consistent in color.
 
"It is now chamfered and while that looks pretty, we've already noticed that on the black model the edge has started to wear, revealing the shiny silver aluminium metal underneath the "slate" coloured coating and, indeed, we've witnessed it on two separate models, ruling out a fluke manufacturing error."

Great! In a few days the phone will look beat.

Thanks Jony I've!
 
"It is now chamfered and while that looks pretty, we've already noticed that on the black model the edge has started to wear, revealing the shiny silver aluminium metal underneath the "slate" coloured coating and, indeed, we've witnessed it on two separate models, ruling out a fluke manufacturing error."

Exactly what I was worried would happen. Adonized aluminum scratches and wears like nobody's business. This phone is gonna look 6 months old in a week.

Never thought I'd miss glass.
 
iChrist said:
"It is now chamfered and while that looks pretty, we've already noticed that on the black model the edge has started to wear, revealing the shiny silver aluminium metal underneath the "slate" coloured coating and, indeed, we've witnessed it on two separate models, ruling out a fluke manufacturing error."

Great! In a few days the phone will look beat.

Thanks Jony I've!
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That would be an engineering/mfg issue, not a design issue.
 
verniesgarden said:
exactly why I went withe the white one.

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...well that seems a bit racist :rolleyes: (just being silly)
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Thats what Applecare+ is for, if it starts to come off, complain finish should not come off after 1-2 times of normal use, i say its a defect in finish.

Quick question! If you did get the black model, can you not open it and exchange for a white model?
 
Lancer said:
I agree that is you have the 4s there is less of a reason to get the 5, but for me with a 3Gs it's about time for something newer!
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I have a 3GS too and I think were gonna be the happiest ! Lol were gonna see such in a difference in speed ,power , camera, screen crispness (retina) I CAN'T WAIT !!!! ** 3GS hold on ...... 3 more days and you can rest** :)
 
mgb1120 said:
Thats what Applecare+ is for, if it starts to come off, complain finish should not come off after 1-2 times of normal use, i say its a defect in finish.

Quick question! If you did get the black model, can you not open it and exchange for a white model?
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Yes.
 
mgb1120 said:
Thats what Applecare+ is for, if it starts to come off, complain finish should not come off after 1-2 times of normal use, i say its a defect in finish.

Quick question! If you did get the black model, can you not open it and exchange for a white model?
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Yeah, but...who wants the white one? :p
 
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