I don't like it because I think it needs more abuse. I think in 6 months it'll look pretty cool actually. The back needs a little scuffing.
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Here's my scuffed iPhone 5 after two months, I like it
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I don't like it because I think it needs more abuse. I think in 6 months it'll look pretty cool actually. The back needs a little scuffing.
Nope. Just a handful of users that want to blame it on a phantom "defective anodizing" despite having absolutely no proof (besides the word of people who swear (on the internet)) that their coating wiped off with nothing more than a gentle swipe of a microfiber towel. That or their tears, not really sure...
Aluminum WILL show more cosmetic damage than steel. It is what it is. It is NOT a defect. It was a DESIGN CHOICE to make the device lighter, thinner, and remove the glass back. Period. The only drawback is that the super OCD have a tough time keeping the device in mint condition. I'm not super OCD, and I have been able to simply by using a case (when I take it someplace rough, 99% of the time I don't). If I didn't, I'm sure I would have some damage.
The difference is, I would accept responsibility, rather than trying to blame it on something as ridiculous as "defective anodized coating".
Then again, we live in a world where everything is someone else's fault, and if money is involved it's even worse. Apple so far has admitted NOTHING. They graciously let the OCD crowd swap phone after phone because they are just that nice of a business. They know that it isn't a flaw, but they want to try and satisfy people anyway. Good for them!
My guess is that they would be very very quiet about it as going public with it would be admitting fault and people would expect refunds/exchanges.
I don't know of a documented instance of this type of thing from Apple but then again I didn't put any time/effort into finding one
I wonder if the OP likes scratches on his car.
But in all seriousness - I have the white iPhone 5 so I don't really have to worry about this issue, but I do have it in a case.
I don't have it in a case to protect it, I have it in a case because it makes it unique. I get lots of compliments on my case.
But in all seriousness - I have the white iPhone 5 so I don't really have to worry about this issue, but I do have it in a case.
I don't have it in a case to protect it, I have it in a case because it makes it unique. I get lots of compliments on my case.
I think scuffing and scratching looks TERRIBLE.
My first phone, the paint just fell off it in the first 3 days of owning it. Apple replaced it. I managed to get a perfect out of box one and I use it with a calypso case so it means I get to hold it as intended. Naked. The case is as nice as the phone its self. Best of all it's still looking brand new.
I'll take a brand new one over a scratched one any day thanks!
My first phone, the paint just fell off it in the first 3 days of owning it. Apple replaced it. I managed to get a perfect out of box one and I use it with a calypso case so it means I get to hold it as intended. Naked. The case is as nice as the phone its self. Best of all it's still looking brand new.
I'll take a brand new one over a scratched one any day thanks!
It's not that the anodizing is defective, as such, it's that Apple chose to apply it cheaply for maximum profit.
If they had used type III anodization, it would have been much more durable and much more appropriate for something used as regularly as a smartphone.
I've dropped my phone twice already, and haven't babied it at all.
It still looks perfect, because it's in an InCase Slider.
Cased forever. When ya'll can't get much money for your beat to hell iPhone 5's in a few years before upgrading, I'll be getting the whole value.
It still looks perfect, because it's in an InCase Slider.
Cased forever. When ya'll can't get much money for your beat to hell iPhone 5's in a few years before upgrading, I'll be getting the whole value.
Right but that back glass can be replaced for $10 yourself with two easy screws. How you gonna replace the back of the 5? Personally I'd rather have a phone that is more scratch resistant than "drop resistant". I've dropped my 4S once in the year that I have had it. But in the year that I've had it, it's been in several situations where it would have been scratched if it werent so scratch resistant.
fortunately for some of us we don't have to worry about resale value since we're either:
a) going to keep the phone even after it's retired from daily use
b) going to pass it down to a family member
c) can afford the $30 resale value hit that it's gonna take for having a *gasp* scratch
d) don't care
e) A & D only
f) B & D only
g) C & D only
Just a update, I did get a replacement because the iPhone on this thread broke. People saying the new "batches" of iPhones fixes this scuff issues are wrong. This ******** still scuffs easily I must say.