I would not be surprised to see that combination being offered in next year's iPhone "5S".
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iPhone 5 - black version scuffs (merged)
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I would not be surprised to see that combination being offered in next year's iPhone "5S".
IMHO, I think it will not scuff that easy. I mean, iFixit used a coin for crying out loud. Knowing most of us here, we will surely baby this phone when we get it.
The real test would have been to scratch it with hard plastic, as this will be a good representative of putting it in a case.
I have a black one on reserve at a Rogers store. I still have a chance to go early to the Apple Store near me and get a white one instead. But these pics of a scuffless black one just makes me want to go black still (please scroll down when you get there):
http://www.razorianfly.com/2012/09/15/hands-on-with-apples-new-slab-of-lovely-photos/
I have a hard decision to make when I wake up in 5 hrs.
The real test would have been to scratch it with hard plastic, as this will be a good representative of putting it in a case.
I have a black one on reserve at a Rogers store. I still have a chance to go early to the Apple Store near me and get a white one instead. But these pics of a scuffless black one just makes me want to go black still (please scroll down when you get there):
http://www.razorianfly.com/2012/09/15/hands-on-with-apples-new-slab-of-lovely-photos/
I have a hard decision to make when I wake up in 5 hrs.
Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results. -A/E
Have been forced to use a case for the last 2.5 years after the last manufacturing fiasco. Not dealing with it again.
A bit of scuffing near the chamfered edge cannot be compared to the complete loss of signal when holding the phone.
I don't care what your fancy quote is.
This problem forces me to continue using a case. And, a primary feature of this iPhone is its design and build quality.
When consumers choose not to settle, maybe corporations won't expect us to. Of course, not all consumers are this discerning and can do as they please. I prefer the black model, but not enough to deal with all that.
It doesn't force you to use a case. The loss of signal was pretty forceful, but this isn't.
your macbook pro's ano is uniform. chamfer an edge like the iphone 5 where you have ano aluminum and bare aluminum meet and see how long that ano edge lasts.
I bought the white phone expressly due to this problem..
Right there 15 minutes before mid night I was like black, white, black? So many people like the black. It does look so nice. Wait... what if I scratch it? It's aluminum... A soft white metal. Sold, White.
Now with that said, I have delt with this issue many many times.
The solution is actually very simple. Black Sharpie. Every morning you can assure yourself of having a perfect completely black unmarred phone.
So, friends, don't fret.
Right there 15 minutes before mid night I was like black, white, black? So many people like the black. It does look so nice. Wait... what if I scratch it? It's aluminum... A soft white metal. Sold, White.
Now with that said, I have delt with this issue many many times.
The solution is actually very simple. Black Sharpie. Every morning you can assure yourself of having a perfect completely black unmarred phone.
So, friends, don't fret.
have you seen where the lid open part is? its very angled and there is no chipping or wear. same on my friends 3 year old macbook still looks new.
apple should of tested this.
Each respective issue is minimized and avoided by using a case. In both situations, a case is required to remedy shortcomings in the phone. The former issue avoided was signal and operation. The latter issue is design and build quality.
In my opinion and based on Apple's product page, both "features" and "design" are paramount. The draw of an iPhone is its ability to satisfy both aspects in one package--the price point demands it.
Sorry, if you scratch a black anodized aluminum body, this is not a manufacture's defect. This is normal wear and tear. It's a fact of life, and nature of the material used. So buyer be ware.
If you want to complain, make it about the fact that, one they used aluminum in the first place, and second they anodized it black.
Since these facts are known about the build materials before the purchase, Apple's decisions are not the fault, if you are not happy with the results.
Look at it this way, you buy a white or black car, and you complain that it shows scuffs and road dirt, road chips etc. Do you go back to the manufacture can tell them these are defects? Nope
I just had that feeling on my teeth when you scratch something really sharp on a chalkboard.
Example.
if the paint starts chipping off on my brand new car(which is a defect) then i will bring it up with the company. More than likely they will have that part repainted so it wont do it.
paint chipping should not happen even on bumpers. if it chips there is something wrong with how they prepped the bumper. Rocks can chip hoods with metal. but that is a rock.
if sliding in and out of your pocket causes this. i think people are going to be mad.
If you drive home from the dealer and the paint is already wearing off from the wind and opening/shutting the door, it would be a defect. In fact, car paint defects are fairly common. It is up to you whether or not to call the manufacturer out on it.
Don't have another phone/camera with me at the moment, but will try and upload some later in the day. There's a bunch that iFixit have uploaded as well which basically shows the same problem.
I'm in Australia. It's already available here. I haven't done anything other than place it on the table... so, yes, it scuffs pretty easily.
Don't have another phone/camera with me at the moment, but will try and upload some later in the day. There's a bunch that iFixit have uploaded as well which basically shows the same problem.
I'm in Australia. It's already available here. I haven't done anything other than place it on the table... so, yes, it scuffs pretty easily.
Wow, you set it on a table?! Seriously? That sucks. I have always gotten full coverage cases for my phones but still.
I understand you completely, but cars do have a clear coat that helps with this. Also you don't touch your car all the time.. Hands and pockets, even empty ones, are abrasive. I never put my 4s in my pocket, with anything. Yet, there is a small almost visible scratch on the face. I don't know how it happened. But, most likely, some grit or sand got in my pocket and did it.
It's just normal wear and tear, completely unavoidable.
I am thinking one of those Invisi-shield covers should be perfect for this application.
the invisi-shield doesnt cover the part that is chipping which is the little angled sides.
my iphone 4 after 2 years looks brand new still. so this phone is more fragile with simple use and the 4,4/s is more fragile when dropped.
not a good trade
I am not sure that's what people are saying. I agree, wind or opening the door, yes, that would be defective paint, and I have seen that before.
What I was imaging was handling and abrasive situations, like driving down the freeway behind a truck, tossing up dirt and sand.
Look at it this way. Examine your mouse, and keyboard. What does it look like? How dirty is it, scratched. If you have a MacBook Pro, look at the track pad. It's made of glass, but look how polished it is by your fingers, natural oils.
These things are going to happen to your phone, a black phone with thin layer of atoms thick black anodization.
My only point, is don't worry, use care.
No matter, what I am going to get a case, I always will, and have. I want to protect my investment.
For $6, I got a bumper case, just like the 4s. Why, because I want to protect my $400 phone, and since the bumper case is still nice, celebrate it's beauty.
No matter, what I am going to get a case, I always will, and have. I want to protect my investment.
For $6, I got a bumper case, just like the 4s. Why, because I want to protect my $400 phone, and since the bumper case is still nice, celebrate it's beauty.
Don't have another phone/camera with me at the moment, but will try and upload some later in the day. There's a bunch that iFixit have uploaded as well which basically shows the same problem.
I'm in Australia. It's already available here. I haven't done anything other than place it on the table... so, yes, it scuffs pretty easily.
If it scuffs this easily, how the !@#$ did this not get picked up during testing by Apple???