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White iPhone 5 owners: Please post any scuffs / scratch / dent pictures here!
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I was talking with my Apple business acct rep today at my local store. He said they went through "tons" of phones when setting up for the launch because so many were damaged. Nice job Apple.
I doubt it's going to pose a problem, but it's just a matter of fact. The iPhone 5 is a build quality failure, FAR from a "jewel" of a phone.
Yea, I'm living with a few dings here and there, but nothing major. Going to stick with it (for now) as I'm not confident my odds for the return "lottery" at this point. Naturally, I'm anxious to see how things end up after a week or two passes - both for user experiences regarding durability and for reports of build quality on new "batches".
I had a nick looking spot in the same spot. Was bummed. Then I tried cleaning it. At first it didn't want to come off, but I got it to rub out, same with any marks along the band and beveled edges. IMHO, some of these just need to be polished up well with a microfiber cloth.
It is real shame that apple did not make phone of titanium alloy or metal ceramics at this price point. I understand that greed makes world go round, but making customers a bit more happy would create positive carma for steve and apple 
Add another iPhone 5 to the bunch. Brand new White 64GB version...
Calling Apple tomorrow morning.
Calling Apple tomorrow morning.
To those who got a replacement, did Apple replaced from the new iPhone 5 boxes or did they pull out like a small box with the iPhone 5 on it that probably look like when you're getting a refurbished one?
When I went to get mine replaced they won't get the one from the new boxes but instead pulled out one in those little boxes. I was surprised they have those already on launch day I don't think they're refurbished though anyway especially this early.
When I went to get mine replaced they won't get the one from the new boxes but instead pulled out one in those little boxes. I was surprised they have those already on launch day
I don't think they're refurbished though anyway especially this early. 
My white was perfect. Dont have a case yet, but took it out with me today and even though I was very very careful with it. I got a little nick in the bezel. The metal is very very soft. Which is why these scuffs from the factory are happening.
Hi,
i also have a strange spot near the dock-connector on my white Iphone:
and also a video (sorry for being a little bit shaky):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iFLqXOuPjcQ
Not really the big problem, but for about 900 Euro's here in europe for the 64gb device I expect the same quality like on my macbooks.
i also have a strange spot near the dock-connector on my white Iphone:
and also a video (sorry for being a little bit shaky):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iFLqXOuPjcQ
Not really the big problem, but for about 900 Euro's here in europe for the 64gb device I expect the same quality like on my macbooks.
This is why I'm glad I'm in a s cycle. Next time they will improve the process, assuming same form factor.
I find it funny that apple spent a lot of time in their promo video touting the creation process and this is what came of it.
I find it funny that apple spent a lot of time in their promo video touting the creation process and this is what came of it.
same here i had marks on the back that looked like inconsistencies in the finish but after a lot of scrubbing with a micro fiber and some screen cleaner and its all gone! it was extremely hard to get off but it does seem to be just residual glue.
This is the typical Internet effect. One person mentions a tiny issue or imperfection, then has everyone going completely OCD trying to look for problems. Finally you have an epidemic. I have dozens of bare aluminum and anodized aluminum things in the house. From handguns to MacBooks, not a single one is free of such tiny nicks you folks are obsessing over.
News flash, aluminum is soft.
The fact that most of these photos I need to zoom in to even see the "problem" tells me this is mostly Internet hysteria.
News flash, aluminum is soft.
The fact that most of these photos I need to zoom in to even see the "problem" tells me this is mostly Internet hysteria.
Are you kidding me? It needs to be replaced! Especially that it's at the top of the device. You'll be seeing it every time you use an iPhone. It's unacceptable, especially for a brand new device. Of course the choice is yours...
My white 16GB was flawless. I got full body protection right away. Now my iPhone is fully protected.
Went to the apple store and they swapped it no problem. Said I wasn't the only one. New phone is perfect!
Everyone just needs to order a magnum condom and slide their precious iPhone in it so it doesn't get aids.
Ok kidding aside, my phone isn't here yet and the only reason i'd return it is for chips, little scratch here and there is going to happen anyway, but I don't drop my phone ever.
Ok kidding aside, my phone isn't here yet and the only reason i'd return it is for chips, little scratch here and there is going to happen anyway, but I don't drop my phone ever.