How do you feel about piano black iPhone 7?

[willmtaylor]

Same here.

Matte always seemed much more classy than glossy/reflective, not to mention all the fingerprints and scratches the piano black would be prone to (bleh!).

Yup & yup!

 

[noobinator]

Very few people will have to worry about fingerprints since most put cases on.

 

[Alexrat1996]

I'm buying

 

[willmtaylor]

Very few people will have to worry about fingerprints since most put cases on.

All the more reason not to care about color at all.

 

[HEK]

All the more reason not to care about color at all.

How about a fifty $ discount for iPhone generic aluminum meant for case use only. Great reception with antenna lines all over the back.

 

[jpn]

Yeah I got that part

a piano's sharp keys.

 

[Dirtydutch]

You should review my posts about how Space Gray is not black.

It'll leave you rolling on the floor laughing.
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What do you call it then when a company only decides to honor a longstanding customer request in order to make up for sales they know they will lose?

As opposed to granting that request when sales are good?

I definitely agree to some extent. People were asking for a darker black so Apple listened, but that would have been satisfactory enough for the consumer, but it seems they went the extra mile and produced two of the same color just in different finishes to really double down on anyone and everyone looking for a truly black phone. They seem to not want to miss the mark with that buyer at all.

 

[zamboni52]

Matte black with that shiny Apple logo on the back is my choice. The antenna lines will hopefully be black too.

 

[HEK]

I definitely agree to some extent. People were asking for a darker black so Apple listened, but that would have been satisfactory enough for the consumer, but it seems they went the extra mile and produced two of the same color just in different finishes to really double down on anyone and everyone looking for a truly black phone. They seem to not want to miss the mark with that buyer at all.

I still say they miss the mark in not offering black and white face in all color combinations. Yes it would double the sku numbers, but at this point I think they could handle the volume and diversity.

Black face with gold back. White face with shiny black back. No increased tooling cost, just order handling and increased stock combinations. They could start by offering replacement screen in white or black per customer choice.

Mix and match cheap way to provide added choices, options with little manufacturing cost impact. Auto companies do it.

 

[kazmac]

Depending on the price of the +, if I get an iPhone, it will be black; simply because the black bezel means less glare and better for my eyes.

 

[smacrumon]

Where did Piano Black come from, as in the name?

I think it is a reference to the black sharp(#)/flat(b) keys on a piano.

 

[bufffilm]

I get that you are free to have and voice these opinions, but honestly I'm fascinated that someone like you who clearly despises Apple, and assumes that everything they do has some evil motive, are reading and participating in an Apple forum. I just don't get it.

I disagree w/your assessment of eyoungren

If anything, I find his posts are more even-keeled than yours (which are very pro-Apple slanted, and sometimes of questionable intent).

Since this is a discussion board...it's expected that both sides of the equation will voice their opinions. Nothing wrong with that.

As for the topic of piano black...probably it will be this year's rose gold (of yesteryear).

I prefer a matte finish myself and it remains to be seen if this finish will hold up under daily use. Either way, I'm not buying this year anyway.

 

[Stlcheer]

I like the color but I worry about fingerprints like others have mentioned. It will probably be an in the moment decision of which color.

 

[Alchematron]

Matte black way cooler for me than gloss finger print black!

 

[AZhappyjack]

Very few people will have to worry about fingerprints since most put cases on.

I'm one who doesn't always use a case... and I am way to OCD to buy something that is that much of a fingerprint magnet. Heck the glass front makes me crazy now...

 

[96-HUDSON-96]

I think it is a reference to the black sharp(#)/flat(b) keys on a piano.

probably - i wonder what apple will call it
[doublepost=1473018787][/doublepost]hmmm you know what you need for your piano black phone? A piano case!

 

[m.x]

I love piano black. The reason why I love the idea of a glossy black iPhone 7 is that you have a beautiful completely glossy phone instead only the screen. It will look amazing!

 

[Rangers94]

Matte black for me. Glossy imo looks cheesy and cheap.

 

[menist]

It'll be a fingerprint magnet, and little to light scratches will be visible. Remember the PSP piano black?

 

[noobinator]

Just curious how they can do a piano back in aluminum? What's the science behind this? I'm having hard time imaging this.

 

[480951]

I don't plan on upgrading (since I'm happy with my 6s Plus) but the two variations in black are definitely compelling. I've wanted a black iPhone for awhile and space grey wasn't doing it for me. Looking forward to seeing it in person.

 

[Howyalikdemapls]

probably - i wonder what apple will call it
[doublepost=1473018787][/doublepost]hmmm you know what you need for your piano black phone? A piano case!

I think it would need to be opposite of that. Opaque white for the white keys and crystal clear plastic for the black keys.

 

[Alexrat1996]

probably - i wonder what apple will call it
[doublepost=1473018787][/doublepost]hmmm you know what you need for your piano black phone? A piano case!

I play piano I will get one sir thanks

 

[lordofthereef]

I see a few people asking about piano black. It's actually just a high gloss black and, as far as I am aware, has to do with the actual high gloss paint that is/was very popular for painting grand pianos. I don't think it has to do with the keys.

 

[MsRandall]

I gotta see the keynote but today I'm saying piano black FOR ME.