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iPhone 5 - black version scuffs (merged)
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Wait, that's me!!!Doing the same thing going forward. We have awesome wives!
Any of you guys fancy swapping your missus for my missus - she hates iPhones
Something tells me PocketLint came up with the idea to create controversy and drive visits to their site. I highly doubt that the black color simply "rubs" off.
Any of you guys fancy swapping your missus for my missus - she hates iPhones
Not a chance! I've got a keeper
For many more important reasons than simply not caring about the latest tech Y'know, I've never understood this obsession with portable devices (apple or not) showing scuffs, scrapes etc. Maybe it's just me but these are, after all, portable devices. They're going to be dragged around in pockets, used in all weather conditions, probably dropped a few times... seems natural that they're going to amass battle scars over time.
Either way I've got a black iPhone 5 on the way and don't regret that decision at all. It looks great now and it'll look great in two years regardless of a few scratches and scrapes picked up along the way.
Either way I've got a black iPhone 5 on the way and don't regret that decision at all. It looks great now and it'll look great in two years regardless of a few scratches and scrapes picked up along the way.
I agree--if that were the case, you wouldn't be seeing so many rave reviews about the hardware.
I was going to say something yesterday but restrained myself.
What's funnier is the guy replying to him does the same thing.
It's contagious.
Hey man. We're massive idiots for not wanting to compromise Apple's perfect design. Massive idiots who will look way cooler than the 98% of (true) massive idiots. I don't get it? Why buy an iPhone 5 if not for the design aesthetic?
I feel like the people here who are saying it scuffs & scratches and I am changing my order to a white one are just Chicken littles in a panic
The difference is there is evidence. It's not theoretical at this point that the iPhone's aluminum is chipping. There are pictures, videos and even older photos of other black aluminum devices that chip.
Some people don't care that it chips which is fantastic for them. Personally I'd rather just deal with the problem now than to see if the problem will rear it's head. Especially since I'm already a white iPhone user.
Calling this a "gate" thing is plain silly too. It's not a life of death deal, "things" wear over time, EVERYTHING does. This just a highly probable scenario a person can avoid now before it happens and save themselves drama from having to complain and whine about it later. But saying "nah Apple wouldn't let this happen", is like your head in the dirt, ignoring the problem and telling everyone that "everything is ok, don't be stupid."
"Scuff a lot" ... One reviewer is on a no name site and has no credibility, the other barely mentioned anything about the issue. Have fun with the ugly iPhone 5 cause you're scared. Just makes us black iPhone 5 owners look that much more unique/badass.
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The difference is there is evidence. It's not theoretical at this point that the iPhone's aluminum is chipping. There are pictures, videos and even older photos of other black aluminum devices that chip.
Prove it.
I'd agree that it won't rub off from just taking it out of your pocket and such, but i do think it will from simple things like lifting it off a table. that edge will hit if not lifting straight up from the sides, and simple textured surfaces like that will wear the coating.
a case should solve the issue, but i just tested a casemate slim case with my 4s and the edge of the band will still hit on the bottom with that one..need a tiny bit more protection
I just put another call into Apple store about the exchange. He suggested I not come in on release day. Doing this would result in me having to wait in a line. He informed me I have 30 days to exchange. He said they dont care if I use it or not, so I plan to open it and see how it holds up for 15 days or so, then get into a store for the exchange.
It always is funny how people brag about how thin a product is and then cover it with a case.
As for not scratching easy... based on Apples track record then you wont last an hour without a mystery scuff mark.
To be accurate, you mean "based on anodizing on consumer electronics".
Yikes. If it gets scuffed up and looks that horrible after only a few days of use, imagine how it is going to look after 6 months.
haha no porn. actually i do take back a lot of movies
..... but I'll save a entire season of breaking bad and I'll watch it while im on a elliptical or whatever
Thank you for doing the leg work on this! I was worried about dealing with the Apple store tomorrow for an exchange, so I will just try later this week.
I don't understand why you are all so quick to exchange your iPhones when you haven't even given them a chance. You're really gonna trust some website no one's ever heard about for that sort of thing?
I regularly read both websites. What I don't understand is why people on this forum are so quick to discredit the reviews that were otherwise glowing for the iPhone 5. If anything, they did a thorough job and critiqued the phone where they saw fit to do so. We, as consumers, should appreciate their scrutiny. Instead, people on this forum are quick to accuse each website of being a "nobody" or "out to get website hits."
