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Only Black and White?

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Mateo00

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Feb 13, 2012
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Is it just me, or does it seem that Apple has began to be slightly bland with their color choices? To be more specific, their devices (save for the iPod Nano or iPod Shuffle) have merely one or two color options: black or white. I have personally owned both a black and a white device, be it the iPhone 3G, 3GS, iPhone 4, or the 4S. What I'm getting at is: why does Apple not offer more color choices, like some of their iPods have? Black and white can get pretty bland after four years of only two color options. I want a red iPhone 4S. A Ferrari red finish on my Apple device would be absolutely breathtaking. Or cobalt blue. Or neon yellow. Or gunmetal grey, for that matter. How about a hot pink iPhone, or purple? I know their are third party solutions that will custom paint your device (think Colorware), but I don't want to risk voiding my warranty.

So what does everyone think? Are you guys happy with the current color choices we have? Would anyone else like to see multi-colored iDevices?
 
I vote for purple!

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I like the classic look of the black phone. I'm sure if they offered the iPhone in different colors I'd still opt for the black. I can't see myself having a phone that isn't predominantly black unless there was some sort of aluminum color incorporated into it like the original iPhone. At the same time I think it's good to have choices, but I don't see them offering different colors anytime soon. That's just my opinion, though.
 
Not to mention companies like ZAGG that make skins., where you can add colors, patterns, images or anything you want.
 
My opinion of OP's post, is that the more colors they have, they larger possibility they have of un-purchased equipment for certain colors and are not wanting to take the loss on that production.

Just my $0.02
 
Mateo00 said:
Is it just me, or does it seem that Apple has began to be slightly bland with their color choices? To be more specific, their devices (save for the iPod Nano or iPod Shuffle) have merely one or two color options: black or white. I have personally owned both a black and a white device, be it the iPhone 3G, 3GS, iPhone 4, or the 4S. What I'm getting at is: why does Apple not offer more color choices, like some of their iPods have? Black and white can get pretty bland after four years of only two color options. I want a red iPhone 4S. A Ferrari red finish on my Apple device would be absolutely breathtaking. Or cobalt blue. Or neon yellow. Or gunmetal grey, for that matter. How about a hot pink iPhone, or purple? I know their are third party solutions that will custom paint your device (think Colorware), but I don't want to risk voiding my warranty.

So what does everyone think? Are you guys happy with the current color choices we have? Would anyone else like to see multi-colored iDevices?
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Bland?
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Black and White will never go out of style.

There's so many different ways to get color on your iPhone, mods, cases- you can't possibly expect Apple to be able to do something like that.
 
The production of iPhones would be a lot more complicated as there would be more variation. They already manufacture different capacities, and two colours. That's already 6 different models. The global GSM+CDMA chip definitely helped cut down on more models.

If they were to do different colours, it would take a long time and extra resources, all Apple Stores would have to stack up for replacements for ALL the colours and so on.

Plus, the iPhone is one of Apple's flagship devices. The black and white are suit for professionals and the like while the iPod nano is target towards youth due to its price. Keep in mind I don't use my iPhone for professional use and more rather am a fan of the iPhone as most people are, but I think Apple has a good strategy for the time being with the current capacities and colours.
 
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I color change iPhone 4/S for a lot cheaper than $1100, I charge anywhere from $100-$175 for any color. I even change out mid frame to any color.
 
Most people put a case on their iPhone which gives them the choice of Color texture, etc. Making iPhones in various colors would complicate the manufacturing process and serve no purpose for the majority of owners.
 
I can't see Apple offering a bunch of different color options. Logistically it gets messy, especially with such a high-demand item. It's hard enough with each release to get the color you want with the storage you want. Adding more colors will just make it worse. What if you want one in black, but the stores by you only have it in red or blue? Do you get a color you don't want just so you can get your hands on one when you want it, or do you wait and see if you can get the right color/storage combination? Offering more options will just make the process more complicated. It works with iPods because they're always in stock; there's not nearly as much demand for them.

Plus Apple isn't going to want to have stock of certain colors left over while people are searching all over for other, more popular colors. It makes much more sense for them to let 3rd party manufacturers continue to design cases and replacement panels in colors.
 
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