Maybe all these problems are hyped up?

[Surf Monkey]

3) Apples quality has declined
4) phones are being shipped that shouldn't be due to poor quality control

Bold statements. I disagree with both.

 

[Sensamic]

What are the issues you guys are talking about??

 

[jtsarby]

No problem here.

 

[3bs]

Here's mine, judge for yourself.

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Wow I can't believe you got it looking like that.

 

[3bs]

Sorry you got one too.

That's about what mine looks like, only my scratches appear longer & deeper. Yet photos don't always show how bad things really are.

After a three month ordeal with eight 3" long scratches on the lid & palmrest of my special order $3,100 MBP, three replacement orders charged to my credit card, lucky I have a high limit, I finally got one that "only" had three 1.25" scratches.

I gave up, caved in and kept it

I thought you were going to stick to your 4S because you were happy with they way you had it setup?

 

[lelisa13p]

Mines perfect. came today, no dents, no scuffs, no scratches. Absolutely pristine.

iPHone 5 64GB Black.

Mine, too. Absolute beauty.

 

[billinaz]

Bold statements. I disagree with both.

Have you seen all the photos?

 

[Surf Monkey]

Have you seen all the photos?

Yes. I have.

 

[Prise]

Especially with electronics equipment, there will always be around a 1% chance a product will arrive DOA, faulty, or complete die within 30 days.

I'm sure these issues are real, but also this medium gives an inordinately large voice to a vocal minority.

 

[bowlerman625]

I'm scared to get mine. I don't want any problems. Maybe the problems are hyped up? Or no one who got a perfect phone is posting.

Don't be scared....Apple Support is up there with the best, if something is wrong.

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

Not hyped up but overamplified here. This happens every time Apple releases a new product, whether it's the new MBP or iMac. People find themselves in a state of shock when they get a perfect one after hearing the horror stories here. This is expected as problems rather than perfectly working products have an easier time finding their way here.

 

[Luz1978]

I had two new iPhone 4s under apple care in 18 months, so if mine has a little tiny issue I will live with it as chances are I will get a replacement when it does!!!! I think this is also an issue as the 4 and 4s were immaculate out he box, no one I know has ever had an issue when new... So people are used to the high standards and are correct to expect that as they are a premium luxury item...