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iPhone 5 - black version scuffs (merged)
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Agree. Check on the posting history of these newbies and you will see many of them registered only to post on this thread and no where else.
Thank you for your post, that is quite shocking to read.
I'm mid contract, otherwise I'd have been trying to purchase this model too. After owning three different black iPhone models (3G, 3GS & 4S), for the first time ever I am glad that I'm going to be waiting.
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Just ordered a white one from the Canadian Online Apple Store. Expected delivery of October 24-30 
Oh well. I'd try to get one at the local Apple Store but I don't think the brick and mortar stores sell the unlocked version. I'm pretty sure you can only get the unlocked ones from the online store.
Oh well. I'd try to get one at the local Apple Store but I don't think the brick and mortar stores sell the unlocked version. I'm pretty sure you can only get the unlocked ones from the online store.
I saw one in the Verizon store and saw the black iPhone 5. It looked clean all around and then I saw the white aluminium show through on the bevel edge.
It was not a scruff...but a deep gouge...I could feel it with my finger...just like if the phone was dropped and the SS edge of the iPhone 4 was gouged or glass chipped.
I wondered if someone did it with deliberateness! Probably a Samsung fan...
It was not a scruff...but a deep gouge...I could feel it with my finger...just like if the phone was dropped and the SS edge of the iPhone 4 was gouged or glass chipped.
I wondered if someone did it with deliberateness! Probably a Samsung fan...
I really hope I dont have an issue on the black one I am getting in the mail today I would have ordered white if I knew this bs.
Yeah, but you would think of the millions being made at FoxConn, some would have been dropped, handled or just looked at, and this would have turned up.
From iFixit:
From Australia, straight out of the box.
Also from Australia, edge touching glass area.
From Australia, straight out of the box.
Also from Australia, edge touching glass area.
I can assure you that my iPhone 5 is fine (for now at least). Looking like its just poor quality control in the manufacturing process?
Gizmodo's view on scratching
http://gizmodo.com/5945198/you-dont..._source=gizmodo_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
http://gizmodo.com/5945198/you-dont..._source=gizmodo_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
mines has very minor scratching around the edges of the sim port, think its only going to get worse so thinking about returning for a white one.
I have to use cases. Ive got a 5 year old son and a 20 month old son. I dont let them use my phones often but sometimes they get it and it can be bad news quick
Un, yeah. If they get returned phones because of scuff marks they'll have to do something about it. And if the display models get marked up then hopefully stores will report it back to corporate.
Black iPhone-Should Have Seen This Coming
I don't have mine yet in black. But man I should have seen this coming. I have a Spyderco Sage folding knife that is anodized silver on Titanium scales. It shows wear around the edges of the scales, and where the pocket clip rubs the side of the knife. As my knife collecting buddies say do you want to use it as a tool or keep it as a "Safe Queen". Keeping the iPhone5 in a safe isn't practical of course
The knife is a tool, but I'm not quite of the mindset that the iPhone is a "tool" because many of us are drawn to it because of the sleek design. The Apple.com video about the iPhone makes me think of it as an electronic piece of art.
Having said that I should have known the black was going to show silver through when it shows wear. So I'm going to slap myself on the forehead and live with it. You really can't win, because putting it in a case is going to cause wear anyway. I've owned several iPhones 3, 3G, 4, 4S. Always cased. I'm thinking about going without case and look at the wear and tear on the black as adding character. Or maybe I'll go with Zagg on this one.
I don't have mine yet in black. But man I should have seen this coming. I have a Spyderco Sage folding knife that is anodized silver on Titanium scales. It shows wear around the edges of the scales, and where the pocket clip rubs the side of the knife. As my knife collecting buddies say do you want to use it as a tool or keep it as a "Safe Queen". Keeping the iPhone5 in a safe isn't practical of course
The knife is a tool, but I'm not quite of the mindset that the iPhone is a "tool" because many of us are drawn to it because of the sleek design. The Apple.com video about the iPhone makes me think of it as an electronic piece of art.
Having said that I should have known the black was going to show silver through when it shows wear. So I'm going to slap myself on the forehead and live with it. You really can't win, because putting it in a case is going to cause wear anyway. I've owned several iPhones 3, 3G, 4, 4S. Always cased. I'm thinking about going without case and look at the wear and tear on the black as adding character. Or maybe I'll go with Zagg on this one.
Exactly. Shills from the competition here to incite hysteria? Not outside the realm of possibility.
In the words of Public Enemy: don't believe the hype.
I have to use cases. Ive got a 5 year old son and a 20 month old son. I dont let them use my phones often but sometimes they get it and it can be bad news quick
In your situation that's the proper reason to use a case.