Funny you say that about your dad's phone because mine has a bunch of tiny scratches at the bottom as well. Not sure what I did to contribute to this, but I don't mind. The grip factor alone outweighs having a scratch free matte black color for me. Still looks great unless you're looking for scratches. But it is interesting that we both have scratching/scuffs at the bottom.Update from me. My dad and I both received our jet black phones on Saturday. Mine has had no more scratches (that I can see, anyway) but I've been babying it almost to a compulsive level. Literally not setting it down unless it's on something soft and I'm doing everything in my power to pick it straight up from a surface so as not to scratch it by sliding it across the surface.
Apple knows how crazy we are, why did they make the best color so damn scratchable
My dad's is noticeably scuffed on the bottom and has several scratches on the back but he hasn't been babying it like I have.
It's like the back of the iPod all over again.
Same with me as stated in my previous post. Micro scratches along the bottom on the back. Must be the way I'm picking it up off of surfaces or something.
I think it's sort of a catch 22. People love how beautiful it is, but they are scared that it will get messed up. I mean, they could always take it out of the case in a 'safe' place. Like, I would totally take it out in a carpeted home.
Ouch. First time I saw this video, sorry if this is a repeat.
Ignore the silliness of JB vs a screw and razors. Loose change in a pocket with the naked phone, it's a problem. For me I sometimes have my car key in the same pocket with my phone..just habit, so that would be a major no-no.
Just the act of "polishing" the back with a shirt a light scratch appears.
Case or no case, no question this phone...as beautiful as it looks is extremely easy to scratch up..almost near impossible NOT to avoid scratching. I WAS planning on getting the JB - whenever...if ever it hits stores. I don't know now.
Fingerprints..yeah that I expected.
This person gave it a new "color" Oil Spill Black.
I use my JB naked.. I take it to the gym, I keep it in my pockets, I take it out, I put it on glass tables, I put it on wooden tables. My phone cleans itself when I take it in and out of my pocket. It 100% never has any finger prints like that. That person must have some greasy ass fingers. As for scratches.. I have tiny tiny hairline scratches that can only be seen at a certain angle under professional lighting.
In fact, this is how my phone looks when i take it outside before putting it in my pocket.
I put a glossy vinyl skin on the back and that's going to be the extent of protection for mine.
Man that looks great!!!I use my JB naked.. I take it to the gym, I keep it in my pockets, I take it out, I put it on glass tables, I put it on wooden tables. My phone cleans itself when I take it in and out of my pocket. It 100% never has any finger prints like that. That person must have some greasy ass fingers. As for scratches.. I have tiny tiny hairline scratches that can only be seen at a certain angle under professional lighting.
In fact, this is how my phone looks when i take it outside before putting it in my pocket.
One thing to keep in mind is you can get a partial refund from Apple for unused AppleCare+. Meaning, if after 12 months I upgrade to the next iPhone, I can call Apple and have them issue a refund for the remaining 12 months that I won't need.
Appeared seemingly out of nowhere.
