No issues with my black 64 GB iPhone 5. Honestly people complain more online than compliment. You won't see that many people coming online to say good things about their phone because they have no problems. People who had problems like to vent an it appears to the public that there are a lot of issues.
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my black iPhone 5 after 1 week (naked)
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For two _decades_ I used to enjoy the purchase experience you've had.My iPhone 5 (32GB black) is doing very well too. It was damage free right out of the box and still looks the same as day one. The back brushed up against the pocket rivets of my jeans a couple of times and there's not a mark to show for it. I'm very happy.
It was one of three primary reasons I became an extremely loyal Mac owner & frequent buyer. Upgrading to their newest laptop each year for both work & pleasure. Having spent literally tens of thousands of dollars on Apple computers, peripherals & accessories it was a wonderful experience. One I have no regrets over.
The challenge of today's Apple experience is largely noticed by the millions of others like myself, that are used to impeccable quality. It would be very refreshing to no longer have to share & report Apples decline in the various areas that it exists. Yet I do understand the compromises Apple has elected to make even if I disagree with them.
As highly profitable as Apple is... Quality should never be secondary.
I am curious, or maybe just confused. It looks like you have a hybrid of the black and white model. Did I miss something? Did you remove the paint from the chamfers and the back? It looks good, but Apple doesn't offer any model that looks like that.
You should see the display units at the 5th Ave store! Those are horrendous! Even the white ones look so dented and scratched that the aluminum feels like plastic imitating aluminum.
Do scratches upset everyone that much? As long as I don't scratch the screen or the camera lens I don't care so much about the back and sides. I put a huge scratch on the back of my MBP shortly after buying it. At first I was bummed but then I realized it has no bearing on how well the computer works. Just another battle scar.
If you're trying to keep it pristine so you can re-sell next year I understand.
If you're trying to keep it pristine so you can re-sell next year I understand.
I've dropped mine once on wood and my kid dragged it around by the headphones and its still perfect. In my case, the coating is more durable than than I would have expected. I'm now beyond the babying phase and just enjoy it and use it.
I agree with what you said. I've been a Mac user for 10 years and notice the slip in quality control, and in some cases, fit and finish. I got lucky with my phone.
That's speaks to what you're talking about. Back in the "good old days" you didn't have to worry about getting lucky with a perfectly functioning device. It was rare to have something go wrong. I feel like Apple is spread too thin. They try to do too many things and corners get cut. It's a shame. I'm not sure it has to be like this but for what ever reason, it is.
A better question is why people use the flash to photograph metallic objects. Just place it by the window on a neutral background.
Lol I hate flash,didn't use flash it's just the lighting in the room not complicated
2 days into owning my Black 32GB.
No case, just a screen protector on the frond and back (Back one was only applied this morning as I noticed I kept accidentally sliding it along my desk now and then).
Did a damage check an hour ago - nothing. No marks, wear, scratches, scuffs or dings.
Woo!
No case, just a screen protector on the frond and back (Back one was only applied this morning as I noticed I kept accidentally sliding it along my desk now and then).
Did a damage check an hour ago - nothing. No marks, wear, scratches, scuffs or dings.
Woo!
