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iPhone 7/Plus So, ACTUAL Jet Black owners...how are they holding up?
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The key to jet black ownership is to NEVER look at your phone in direct sunlight. NEVER!
It is like wearing all-white clothing and shoes only to hope it doesn't get dirty.
Matte black gets smudges too which is why I kinda miss space gray which matches MacBooks better. But smudges are easily to tolerate than micro scratches since it takes seconds to clean it off. Matte black 7 does look boring though and looks like any typical phone out there. It just hides antenna lines better. Had Apple released matte black back in 2014, it would be an even boring pick now. Jet black only looked great in promo ads.
I looked at it, didn't give a damn.
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you may be on to something. Check my jet black phone in dark room, all I can see is the screen when it's awake. Otherwise looks flawless.
Lol, true. I don't care anymore. Honeymoon is over. Haha
I'm still waiting to pre-order the elusive Jet White 7 Plus that matches the AirPods.
Or under Best Buy's bright lights...ruined my night. Lol.
Actually, only 3 micro abrasions. I knew they were there, and saw them under direct sunlight, but damn Best Buy needs to tone it down a bit!
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Both jet black phones I had out of box brand new had micro abrasions. Only noticeable in very bright lighting. I follow the same care as you.
Don't place your phone on top of that leather sleeve! OMG! Lol!
Even I, living in Moscow, Russia, purchased AP+ yesterday. My JB was purchased in NYC and after couple days I have decided for my calmness to add the AP+ online and I have zero problems with it. No calls, no store visit
As for scratches. This is 4 years old Iphone 5 used in silicon case (not by Apple). Not bothering me at all
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Someone posted a few pages ago a result of car waxing on JB. Totaly ruined surface(( car waxes consists abrasive particles, so it was a bad ideaSorry if it has been discussed... Has somebody tried applying ceramic coating on the phone? There are some liquid coatings for car / boat...not sure if it is safe to be applied in phone
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People need to stop calling them phones. They are pocket computers with a phone app.
The release of the Jet Black has been an amazing case study in the pure delusion of the blogosphere and how easily manipulated people are.
In reality, Jet Black is possibly the single most durable and consistently good looking finish ever on an iPhone. There is no flat metal to easily scuff, scratch or blemish that is visible or tactile. My unit has been used with no case for weeks. It looks and feels pristine. If I try really hard under just the right light and angle, I can see some of the tiny micro abrasions it has collected...when I first saw them I thought: That's it? And then I rejoiced at what an incredibly high quality construction this is.
In reality, Jet Black is possibly the single most durable and consistently good looking finish ever on an iPhone. There is no flat metal to easily scuff, scratch or blemish that is visible or tactile. My unit has been used with no case for weeks. It looks and feels pristine. If I try really hard under just the right light and angle, I can see some of the tiny micro abrasions it has collected...when I first saw them I thought: That's it? And then I rejoiced at what an incredibly high quality construction this is.
I'm soooo overjoyed I can barely express it.Or, just not lose sleep over it, and enjoy a beautiful pocket computer with a phone app. Does that make you happy?
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Well they did stop being phones some years ago, just saying.Yeah, because the Apple "iPocket Computer with a Phone App" really rolls off the tongue.
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Ahhhhh not quite die without, perhaps mildly ill. Things to die for, entirely different standard, for me at least.
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When I wrote my comment I was anticipating your response. Surprised others have not stated your obvious and valid counter. I don't see Apple changing the name any time soon. It is interesting that over the years carriers have gone from having call minute limits to having data limits with no limit calling.
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Years ago when I got a shiny new toy I tried my best to keep it looking new. After a while I realized it was more practical to just use it and enjoy it. Don't get stressed out over a scratches and normal wear and tear.
I feel the same. Use it, enjoy it, only 10 months to the next one.......well maybe 13 months when you throw in delivery time.
Be careful with that. I bought a Joli sleeve for my iPad and a speck of sand or something must have gotten in it and stuck to the inside of the sleeve. It scratched my iPad's screen three times just around the same spot. I've been hesitant to use it again since.