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People who preordered black, are you switching to white?
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Got mine in black this morning at the telco shop. Stayed with my black. Glad I didn't swap. I'm sure the white looks nice too but the black is very sleek looking. Slight scar/scuffing around the edge of the lightning connector jack but this was the last one they had. Ah well. quite happy with it.
The all black/matte black is just too good looking to pass up. The white looks hideous in direct light in my opinion
I've never been a big fan of cases, I just can't find one I like well enough.
I've gone through Otterboxes, BookBooks, cheapo's, etc.
So, I'll do the same as with the 4 and 4S and just wrap it.
Just ordered 2 full body skins from bestskinsever.com
It wraps the front, back and sides.
I use their skins on my MBA and iPad3 too and they are crystal clear and I haven't had a problem with any of them peeling at the corners.
I've gone through Otterboxes, BookBooks, cheapo's, etc.
So, I'll do the same as with the 4 and 4S and just wrap it.
Just ordered 2 full body skins from bestskinsever.com
It wraps the front, back and sides.
I use their skins on my MBA and iPad3 too and they are crystal clear and I haven't had a problem with any of them peeling at the corners.
It would matter to someone intending on reselling it next year, but otherwise, of course, it doesn't matter.
This will be my first iPhone ever, switching over from a Nexus S 4G. As an Android user, I have never used a case. I did. however, use a GhostArmor skin on my phone and that worked wonders. I think I will be leaning towards getting GhostArmor and a bumper on this phone based on the scuffing reports and just wanting to keep this phone in pristine condition.
Also, here is a photo of "scuffs" on a white iPhone 5 from an Apple store.
I realize it isn't a black iPhone, but it gives you a general idea of how the scuffs will actually look if and when they happen.
Also, here is a photo of "scuffs" on a white iPhone 5 from an Apple store.
I realize it isn't a black iPhone, but it gives you a general idea of how the scuffs will actually look if and when they happen.
I think it's just proving that the back of the 5 is more scratch prone than the 4/4S. Which is obvious since its glass vs metal.
And I'm pretty OCD about scratches. I'm keeping my 4S but if I were getting the 5 I'd at least get clear protectors.
Just received both of them 64gb white and black through preorder.
Side by side now.
In my honest opinion, both looks good equally.
White; looks classy and elegant
Black; looks cool and stylish
The black slate looks easily scratch from the looks of it.
Have to be careful if your inserting/snapping into inner plastic material. Might scratch it if in and out a lot of times.
Side by side now.
In my honest opinion, both looks good equally.
White; looks classy and elegant
Black; looks cool and stylish
The black slate looks easily scratch from the looks of it.
Have to be careful if your inserting/snapping into inner plastic material. Might scratch it if in and out a lot of times.
Indeed, both phones can scratch.
The issue is whether the black finish, on the band, is especially susceptible to wear from normal/careful use--i.e., inadequate anodization.
I don't use the cheap ear phones nor walk around with a charger. Again, white iPhones are for ladies.