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White iPhone gets dirty fast

cardinalryan said:
Nope...$150 is correct. I paid $129 for the Element Vapor Pro and it is PHENOMENAL! Pricey? Yeah...but I freaking love the case...to me, it was well worth it, but I can understand why it wouldn't be to others.
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Hope Apple doesn't change the shape of their phone for your sake ;)

I love the case by the way. I've looked at their other cases and while I'd go for $70 or so (and hate myself in the morning), $150 is high-way robbery.
 
Looking for a white iPhone 4 32 gig on craigslist is very challenging. All people are selling are 16 gigs :confused:

Anyway....the white looks sleek:cool: Im trying to trade my blk one.....

My view on things.....doesn't really matter to me if it gets dirty or not. Im going to re-up in September anyway;)
 
AlvinNguyen said:
The edges (the matted white rim) does get dirty if you don't put some kind of case on it. I have no problem with this as my case protects it. White is fresh :)
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this case cost more than i paid for my iphone 4, brand new :D it is segxy though.
 
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I've had the white naked (though sometimes in a bumper) since it was released and I haven't noticed it getting dirty or discolored. The antenna band has some scuffs on it, but that was the same with the black iPhone.
 
go with white cuss black always shows more smudges but if u get the white just wipe it down every day and it will always be looking good
i have a black one and no matter if i wipe it will always show the smudges so yea best is white.
 
Wear gloves to use it :D

OT: I just realized that pairing a 3M privacy screen protector on the white iPhone 4 looks great, which just the white home button standing out...
 
I use the the incase perforated snap-on on my white 64B 4S, no discoloration but got some lint in between te rubber rim, no big deal not noticeable unless you look for it... But I've had mine for 5 days, anyone whose had a white iPhone 4 with an incase snap for some time wanna chime in?
 
drew0020 said:
I already have a few black marks on the plastic finish. It has been in my pocket for less than 10 minutes and they are new jeans ha. I figured it might show dirt over time, but this is pretty bad.
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New jeans is probably why. The dye is probably wearing off on the edges. That'll come off. I've got a white one (since launch, no case) and the edges are still pristine and brilliant white
 
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Got mine on launch day. Been using the eff out of it. Not a speck of dirt on it at all. Yours must be defective.
 
randymac88 said:
Got mine on launch day. Been using the eff out of it. Not a speck of dirt on it at all. Yours must be defective.
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Bad answer, doubt it's 'defective'.

He probably doesn't wash his hands as much as he should! There's plenty of explanations.

Mine is still bright white from day 1. But I'm OCD about clean hands :D
 
Had a white 4 since the release date and now a white 4s since its release date... I have yet to see a spec of dirt...
 
Would like to see an actual picture of a dirty white iphone:confused: I have a white iPad 2 from March launch that gets many hours of use each day and looks as white on edges and home button as day I got it. No screen protector either. I'm craving white 4s so I'd love to see some pics that could dissuade me.:rolleyes:
 
I did not read all of the posts but I wanted to say that I have noticed the same thing. I have a little black mark on the side of my phone that does not come off...
 
truth!

I just registered to see why nobody seems to care about this problem. I got a white iPad 2 plus a white iPhone 4 and both get dirty very fast (about 2 or 3 months) with all the dirt stacked up on the side of the screen (not under the screen) and impossible to clean! Of course, I always babysit and put them in case that is why I got extremely mad.
I love them as white but I may purchase a black 4s because of this :mad:
 
musicaddictz said:
I just registered to see why nobody seems to care about this problem. I got a white iPad 2 plus a white iPhone 4 and both get dirty very fast (about 2 or 3 months) with all the dirt stacked up on the side of the screen (not under the screen) and impossible to clean! Of course, I always babysit and put them in case that is why I got extremely mad.
I love them as white but I may purchase a black 4s because of this :mad:
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The trick is to put it in a fully body case and just tell everyone you have a white iPhone. (works for black iphones too)
 
musicaddictz said:
I just registered to see why nobody seems to care about this problem. I got a white iPad 2 plus a white iPhone 4 and both get dirty very fast (about 2 or 3 months) with all the dirt stacked up on the side of the screen (not under the screen) and impossible to clean! Of course, I always babysit and put them in case that is why I got extremely mad.
I love them as white but I may purchase a black 4s because of this :mad:
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Please post pics. I'm going to buy a white iPhone 4S after owning a black 4 and am curious to see how the white holds up. Talk is cheap so it's hard to believe all of these people complaining but there isn't one picture of proof in this thread yet.
 
Keep the phone out of pocket.

If you all would not put the phone in your pocket (naked) it wouldn't get tarnished, not to mention all of the dust and lint that gets everywhere. If you want to keep in in your pocket, buy a leather pouch for it to fully protect it. I use the SENA leather pouch. My white phone still looks great. There are too many iPhone owners that treat the iPhone like crap and not take care of it. I see them in pockets with change, keys, & other items. The iPhone is more than a phone, it's a computer that happens to have a phone in it. Take care of it. I Think the pouches are great, sure you have to push it out of the pouch, but big deal. At least it keeps the iPhone clean. Today's blue jeans leave die on things put in the pockets, this is why the leather pouches are so useful. Google SENA leather pouch for iPhone, Otherwise you can continue to complain about scratches and dirt that get on your phone. Don't let the phone get greasy from face grease/oils and fingers after eating fries. I never use my phone up to my ear because I don't want face oils on my screen. I always use speaker or the earphones to talk. Oils attract dirt and lint.

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ToddH said:
If you all would not put the phone in your pocket (naked) it wouldn't get tarnished, not to mention all of the dust and lint that gets everywhere. If you want to keep in in your pocket, buy a leather pouch for it to fully protect it. I use the SENA leather pouch. My white phone still looks great. There are too many iPhone owners that treat the iPhone like crap and not take care of it. I never use my phone up to my ear because I don't want face oils on my screen. I always use speaker or the earphones to talk. Oils attract dirt and lint.
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My side pocket is dedicated to my phone and I put it in there without a case or sleeve or pouch. It's in pristine condition. You don't have to baby your phone to keep it in good condition. The iPhone is a personal product and I won't let fears of getting a light scratch ruin the experience of owning and using it.

Now, I owned a black iPhone 4. I want to know if the white will pick up colors and scuffs more than the black. I owned a Blackbook and know that white MacBooks got way dirtier, from the palm rest to the underside. The iPhone glass makes me think it won't be the same situation as the MacBooks.
 
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