Air skin don't suck, doesn't feel like it's in a case
Air skin are more prone to scratch than normal clear cases. Still you put a case on so it doesn't scratch your phone. If it does the case then its done its purpose
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What's the point of a case on the jet black?
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Air skin are more prone to scratch than normal clear cases. Still you put a case on so it doesn't scratch your phone. If it does the case then its done its purpose
Think it's more laughable those who don't use a case and there phone gets wrecked yet are the ones complaining
Im going for the jet black and it will live in a case. Doesn't bother me that people wont be able to tell. Ive ordered it because its the one I like and wanted, simple! I will know its the jet black!
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Seems like it's not for the obsessive among us - unfortunately I don't think this will look pristine for long.
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Seems like it's not for the obsessive among us - unfortunately I don't think this will look pristine for long.
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Even if you put a case on it, its going to trap dirt between the phone and the case. ITS STILL GOING TO SCRATCH.
Based on what exactly? Any decent case shouldn't get dirt trapped and if people are that worried you clean it every few days
That's what happened to my black iPhone 5. Even getting it in and out of the case was enough to scratch it.
Have you never taken your phone out of your case and noticed pocket lint, crumbs, dust or anything sandwiched between your case and phone?
Why does anyone care if another person's phone is cased?
Do you care if someone is using a screen protector as well?
To each their own.
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Never. A form fitting TPU case doesn't allow much room for debris to creep under the case. At least that is true for the brand I normally use.
Do you care if someone is using a screen protector as well?
To each their own.
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Never. A form fitting TPU case doesn't allow much room for debris to creep under the case. At least that is true for the brand I normally use.
The one I currently have on my iPhone I don't remember the brand name. I brought it in a store, it was some no name brand.
Before this I used these clear cases before. I change my clear cases a lot as clear cases get discolored after about 2 months.
iPhone 6 Case, JETech Apple iPhone 6/6s Case Shock-Absorption Bumper and Anti-Scratch Clear Back for iPhone 6s iPhone 6 4.7 Inch (HD Clear) - 0661 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M3Q4IFC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_a481xb9M595EK
iPhone 6s Case, Spigen® [Ultra Hybrid] AIR CUSHION [Crystal Clear] Clear back panel + TPU bumper for iPhone 6 (2014) / 6s (2015) - Crystal Clear (SGP11598) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010MVJNTK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_R681xb7D1EFYT
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I keep my cookies, change, keys, and sandwiches in other pocket than my phone. Also,turn out my pockets regularly to remove lint, dust and sand.
Been using apple's leather case. So far when I remove it monthly I have found no debris underneath. But I still blow it out wipe phone before putting back on.
I find the space grey 6s Plus too slippery without the Apple leather case. I have seen opinions on both side, more or less slippery for the jet black. I tend to think less slippery as better skin contact with ultra smooth gloss objects. The satin finish of the space gray is slippery. I will know for sure when jet blacky arrives.
This is from a few days of use from an article on 9to5Mac...yikes
I wouldn't say that's a few days of "use". Looks more like a few days of abuse.
And thus the return line starts at the Apple store with all of the JB buyers after a few days but still within the return timeframe.
This is from a few days of use from an article on 9to5Mac...yikes
Yea thats exactly what i was thinking, some are gonna have micro scratches right out of the box and no doubt the anal people who got their JB early will be sucking out all the limited inventory that already exists
I don't understand why whenever someone posts a photo of something there's always a group who cry it's fake or there's abuse. The article was from a reputable website. It's not abuse. It is the same in the Note 7 forums. People claiming the problem is overblown and there device is fine despite the recall.
If you like the JB version no harm. I think it's a beautiful device. One of the best Apple has made IMO even though I didn't order that one.
If you like the JB version no harm. I think it's a beautiful device. One of the best Apple has made IMO even though I didn't order that one.
"After just five days — more than half of which I’ve spent using the matte black iPhone 7 Plus — this jet black iPhone 7 has a few “micro abrasions”, to use Apple’s own term. I can only see them when I’m looking for them, and only when I reflect light off the surface at the perfect angle, but they’re there. This is after two days of careful use, and never putting it in a pocket that contains anything else. The back surface of this phone shows more wear after (effectively) two days of use than my space gray 6S does after nearly a year.1
That said, the unblemished back of the 6S looks downright boring. The jet black back of this iPhone 7 looks glorious. What will it look like after a few months of these micro abrasions accumulate? I don’t know. But I don’t think I care — I love it. If it were the only black finish, I’d buy it in a heartbeat, and I’d accept the accumulation of fine scratches as the nature of the beast. Take a close look at the finish of a black car — you’ll see fine micro abrasions everywhere."
http://daringfireball.net/2016/09/the_iphones_7
That said, the unblemished back of the 6S looks downright boring. The jet black back of this iPhone 7 looks glorious. What will it look like after a few months of these micro abrasions accumulate? I don’t know. But I don’t think I care — I love it. If it were the only black finish, I’d buy it in a heartbeat, and I’d accept the accumulation of fine scratches as the nature of the beast. Take a close look at the finish of a black car — you’ll see fine micro abrasions everywhere."
http://daringfireball.net/2016/09/the_iphones_7
It's just so Apple can say "I told you so" when those anal retentive customers come complaining to them.
OP, yes, this has left me scratching my head also. Buying JB then putting a case on it implies user will take it out occasionally, coo at it, then slap the case back on. It's a blooming phone not a precious bauble to be babied, crikey.
I can see how cases preserve resale value and add sturdiness, but what I hate about the former argument is that it means you'll never ever reach a point where you can use any phone in the manner you'd truly like based on some future sale.
Equally, (some) people's obsession with a new form factor*.....who then promptly stuff it in a case. Derp.
*Less bezels will be very welcome and overdue of course.
I can see how cases preserve resale value and add sturdiness, but what I hate about the former argument is that it means you'll never ever reach a point where you can use any phone in the manner you'd truly like based on some future sale.
Equally, (some) people's obsession with a new form factor*.....who then promptly stuff it in a case. Derp.
*Less bezels will be very welcome and overdue of course.
