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Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by OmichaelO: 12:15am On Sep 23, 2012 |
It seems to have become a routine now. Every year Apple releases a new iPhone and while most of the customers are delighted a subset of buyers pull the short end of the stick. With the iPhone 4, it was the antennagate issue, with the iPhone 4S it was the battery life problem and now some iPhone 5 buyers are noticing dents on their prized possession Yes, many owners, particularly of the Black & Slate colored model, are reporting dents and scratches along the chamfered edges of their new iPhone right out of the box. We haven't seen many reports from owners of the White & Silver model, but that just might be because the color isn't particularly popular. Now, anodized aluminum is known to pick up scuff marks easily. Because the color is painted on top, even a minor scuff can make it come off, revealing a shiny silver spot below. Also, aluminum is a soft metal, so it dents very easily, especially along thin edges. You'll find scuffs and dents on practically every anodized aluminum object that has been used for a while. Which is why it wasn't a shock to us when we saw the iPhone picking up dents along the edges in this drop test. However, it is surprising when the device comes with scuff marks out of the box and points to poor quality checks at Apple's end. Of course, Apple will readily replace any such device for you. But if you're importing this device to a different country (and we know many do), you will need to be careful and hold on till the issue gets sorted. Update: Apparently, white units have the same issues as the black ones. We are really hoping Apple makes an official statement soon enough and explain the cause. source http://www.gsmarena.com/certain_black_iphone_5_reportedly_come_with_dents_out_of_the_box-news-4844.php
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Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by OmichaelO: 12:16am On Sep 23, 2012 |
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Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by Nobody: 12:28pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
And These New Iphone Problems Too. Now an annual issue with new iPhones Few Users Reporting Problems With iPhone 5 Screen - iphone hacks iPhone 5 Touchscreen Problems : Apple Support Communities - discussions*apple*com Apple Maps Problems : iPhone 5 iOS 6 Maps App is Making Google and Android Look Good -policymic Apple's Spectacular IPhone 5 Launch Marred By Map Problems - ABC Online Canadian consumers report iPhone 5 activation problems - Washington Post Apple iPhone 5 aluminum shell plagued by chipping issues - GSM ARENA Internet is flooded with iPhone 5 owners' complaints about their new smartphones arriving scratched straight out of the box - By Daily Mail iPhone 5’s Lightning Connector Is A Bigger Problem Than Apple Thinks - Readwriteweb*com Apple's Spectacular IPhone 5 Launch Marred By Map Problems - w w w*nasdaq*com SCREEN THUMB: Why the iPhone 5's new screen willcause problems - NEWS*COM |
Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by Nobody: 12:40pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
And This Too NEW video reveals the size ofthe iPhone 5, and the larger screen could make life difficult for text-happy Apple fans phonearena*com |
Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by texazzpete(m): 1:33pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
aze: And This Too Boys, if you ever needed the definition of the word 'troll', here's one |
Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by Bawss1(m): 1:51pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
Nokia Lumia 920! FTW |
Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by Bawss1(m): 1:54pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
But seriously Apple had better sort out that paint chipping problem because people like me can't stand such things on supposedly premium mobile devices. |
Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by walcolm(m): 4:05pm On Sep 24, 2012 |
Bawss1: But seriously Apple had better sort out that paint chipping problem because people like me can't stand such things on supposedly premium mobile devices. there's nothing they can do about it...unless you get a case immediately you buy the phone, that's what you're going to suffer through...alternative is to get the white model |
Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by Nobody: 5:26pm On Sep 24, 2012 |
News Bits On Our best Smart Ipod 1. Apple iPhone 5 display compared to Nokia Lumia 920, has its “Most advanced”title snatched 2. Was Apple aware of the iPhone 5 build quality issues? 3. Apple Maps link redirect to Google Maps when you share them 4. Apple iPhone 5 back panel scratch test suggests you better buy a case source- gsmarena*com |
Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by Nobody: 7:57am On Sep 25, 2012 |
walcolm: One can't be 100% sure the same problem won't plague the white models. |
Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by 4llerbuntu(m): 9:09am On Sep 25, 2012 |
After hearin the "plastic" refrain for so long, this is actually amusing. anyways http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/09/early-adopters-experiencing-issues-with-apples-latest-iphone-5/ |
Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by walcolm(m): 8:10am On Sep 26, 2012 |
HQ: as a matter of fact, it actually does plague the white model |
Re: Apple Iphone 5 Aluminum Shell Plagued By Chipping Issues by Nobody: 2:24pm On Sep 26, 2012 |
Apple head of Marketing comments the iPhone 5 scratches, says they are normal |
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