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iPhone 5 - black version scuffs (merged)
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supertomtom
macrumors 6502a
Is it just a coincidence that both Pocket-Lint and Stuff.tv are both UK reviewers? Could this be just a UK/European issue?
enophi1
macrumors 6502a
Me too 😎
When I was about to pre order on Apple's website, I knew it was going to be white, because I had a feeling watching the keynote that the black anodized finish was going to be an issue.
supertomtom
macrumors 6502a
From Engadget, not sure if this is the same or just reflection but the upper edge of this one seems to be showing some early signs...
and a small one on the top left above the power button?
and a small one on the top left above the power button?
4rtemidis
macrumors regular
Yes Europeans get the crap versions of the iPhone!
Sorry but I think there is no difference between "European" iPhones and "American" iPhones....
Considering there are three different models, due to the differing LTE bands, there just might be a difference.
Maybe it is a blessing that my pre order did not go through.
I really want the black, but had reservations, and this seems to really push me towards white.
I have had white all along, and the black looks really sleek, but i have total OCD about this stuff
I really want the black, but had reservations, and this seems to really push me towards white.
I have had white all along, and the black looks really sleek, but i have total OCD about this stuff
4rtemidis
macrumors regular
enophi1
macrumors 6502a
You're right, there's no difference in the finish and build, they are all the same.
supertomtom
macrumors 6502a
Haha, think I'm going crazy and starting to see things. Just going to forget about it and get the black. Like the previous poster says...first world problems...
viewfly
macrumors 65816
Sorry I don't see any marks or scuffing at all, at any of those time marks. Looked very closely too. I see a normal reflective sheen but nothing else.
enophi1
macrumors 6502a
I agree, I've been using photoshop for years and I can guarantee you that those scuff marks have not been manipulated.
4rtemidis
macrumors regular
Everyone just chill 🙂
The black version is just so sexy! I think batman would use it!
I am definitely getting the black one, no matter what people say in this thread. (The most of them are the guys that bought the white iPhone and trying to make us feel bad because we didn't 😉)
The black version is just so sexy! I think batman would use it!
I am definitely getting the black one, no matter what people say in this thread. (The most of them are the guys that bought the white iPhone and trying to make us feel bad because we didn't 😉)
viewfly
macrumors 65816
I don't see anything wrong with that iPhone in the Stuff.tv YouTube video. Just reflections of the light bouncing of the chamfered edge. People do know the edge is diamond cut for a mirror sheen and isn't matte black like the aluminum back and sides right? It seems like people are trying so hard to find scuffing that their brains are actually making it up.
FWIW, I was reading a review thread somewhere with a hands on for the iP5, and one thing that the reviewer did mention was that there WAS an issue with the silver showing dings in the black already just in the demo model they were looking at.
IF this is for true, it would indeed, suck. I hate white phones. OK, not hate, but don't like...
IF this is for true, it would indeed, suck. I hate white phones. OK, not hate, but don't like...
I don't give a poo what anyone else says, I think the bumpers look ugly as hell. I think I would rather shove it in an Otterbox if that was the case.
If I do get an iP5, since I will want it for a couple of years, I will likely break down and get the white I guess. I just find black so much better for media viewing.
If I do get an iP5, since I will want it for a couple of years, I will likely break down and get the white I guess. I just find black so much better for media viewing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFS9jqpgra4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I don't think these are scuff marks at :55-1:06 in video.
I don't think these are scuff marks at :55-1:06 in video.
MrXiro
macrumors 68040
I feel like the people here who are saying "you people are wrong Apple wouldn't make a product that scratches" are just hopefuls in denial. Sadly I think the black aluminum WILL scratch. One guy said 2 out of millions... actually it's more like 2 out of dozens as only dozens of people have had the iPhone 5 to test out.
I'm switching to the white model so I don't have to worry about it. And yes the black model is sexier but I'm also one of those who dumps his phone once a year for new one so I like to keep my stuff nice and shiny. Even my white model will be getting a leather textured skin on the sides and back. Not just for protection but I like the look and want to avoid the scratches.
I'm switching to the white model so I don't have to worry about it. And yes the black model is sexier but I'm also one of those who dumps his phone once a year for new one so I like to keep my stuff nice and shiny. Even my white model will be getting a leather textured skin on the sides and back. Not just for protection but I like the look and want to avoid the scratches.