yeah i guess i am being a little protective of my $300 phone
It really doesn't look so bad like this
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It really doesn't look so bad like this
yeah i guess i am being a little protective of my $300 phone
First off, that's not a screen.
Second, I've had an iPhone 4 since it came out and have never used a screen protector. I kept it in pockets with keys and other shit. It has nothing more than a few tiny surface scratches that you can only see when the screen is off and at the right angle.
A screen protector just makes the screen look terrible.
Yes and no. They do take more force with a nice click, but they also have a very loose feel to them build quality-wise. Well, the home button is solid at least.
Yep, and I'm in Seattle too
Some people reported seeing LTE on their other AT&T phones earlier this week.Liquidsnake
Banned
Just got it. No scuffs. Its transferring all my shit from my 4 to the 5 as I type this.
I got a little emotional when I opened it, and I almost shed a tear.
I got a little emotional when I opened it, and I almost shed a tear.
Now take this with a huge grain of salt but according to this guy who spoke with Apple Support (German) the scuffed iPhones are part of a defective charge due to a defective manufacturing machine and can be identified through the serial #.
Personally I don't believe it since it's only one source and the scuffs seem to too widespread to be just from one charge but what do I know. Maybe we'll get more info from other people in the next days.
Personally I don't believe it since it's only one source and the scuffs seem to too widespread to be just from one charge but what do I know. Maybe we'll get more info from other people in the next days.
If anyone through AT&T is having trouble activating, call them up and do it over the phone. That's what I had to do; just going over iTunes didn't work.
P.S. This phone is BOSS. God I love it.
Gary Whitta
Member
Just tried the EarPods, I'm not any great audiophile but they are darn good! A huge improvement on the old earbuds. REALLY loud and very clear even at top volume.
Apple puts a ton of work in creating a flawless and satisfying unboxing experience with their products.
Shedding a tear though? That's a little too crazy
Kano on the Phone
Member
The sound quality all around on the 5 seems like it's a big step up. I may be completely off base on this, but even on the same headphones, the sound quality seems better.
Don't know if this is hyperbole or not (I kinda hope so) but you're right that there are few consumer experiences better than opening a new Apple product.
Hell, my Airport Extreme was even packaged beautifully.
nhlducks35
Member
My Speck Candyshell
Buckethead
Banned
The real question with the earpods is if they'll fall apart after 2 months.
They're terrible for runners. :\
They're terrible for runners. :\
3 years better have results. too bad they're only white.
No offense to you mate, but that case is fugly.
Oh cool..didn't see it on their site.
Liquidsnake
Banned
I can't even remember the last time I bought an electronic device that made me feel like that.
metsallica
Member
Anyone know how to fix this?
Been trying to verify my card for hours. Happens when trying to make an App Store purchase from the new phone but after entering my security code.
Been trying to verify my card for hours. Happens when trying to make an App Store purchase from the new phone but after entering my security code.
DeadRockstar
Member
Yeah I noticed this right away. Home button in particular feels a fair amount better than my 4S.
oyoshimaru
Member
Its 6:111pm and it's been out for delivery since 2am. I'm patiently waiting by my door steps.
So when I got mine all set up I ran a speedtest as the connection said "4G". Looked at the results (bottom), said "that's all?", a bit disappointed. Ran a wifi baseline test for kicks and felt a tiny bit better.
Played around with all the shiny newness, and at some point my wifi cut off and voila, "LTE" magically appeared. "They're different", I mused. Ran another test and laughed maniacally. So awesome.
Ken Masters
Banned
I used a screen protector throughout the life of my iPhone 4 use, not going to this time, the screen is just so much more vibrant without one and with gorilla glass 2 (official?) I don't think I need it
TheGreatDivide
Banned
The iPad 3's home button is so much better than the iPhone 4's, so if the 5 has the same type of button it should be a massive improvement alone.
nhlducks35
Member
Might be the lighting and the way I took the pics (used the iPad 3 camera) but I think that the case looks fine. I really would have preferred to go naked, but not after that scuffing issue.
Remember though that plenty of cases actually cause massive scuffing on the side of the phone because dirt gets in between the two surfaces. I don't feel it's worth the risk at all.
I miss the old iPod boxes--like back in 3G when they were these giant cubes of goodies. Apple still packages very well, but I've yet to get anything from them (up to and including a laptop) that matched the sense of "Holy shit this is amazing" I got from the experience of unboxing an iPod 3rd gen.
i like Speck and they're quite solid. i just dont like how much bulk they add to it. i had an iPod Touch one.
chickdigger802
Banned
Pretty much.
Your phone will get scuffed no matter what over time.
And this is coming from someone that spend an embarrassing amount of money on cases over the years.
Nah, the Candyshells are fine, I think they look pretty good.
I owned the 4S for only ten months before I used it to completely finance my latest purchase, but the six phones before it all had to be replaced at least once. General clumsiness, friend shenanigans, alcohol, or all three usually.
How about this one? I just went to the office at my apartment complex and found out that the UPS guy delivered five iPhones this morning - but not mine. Apparently there were still a bunch on the truck but he didn't have time to find them, so he's just coming back in an hour or two... despite the fact that my delivery says "by 3:00."
Stuggernaut
Grandma's Chippy
I am going to buy my wife's phone this weekend (well order it ;P). Odds of it being IN STOCK somewhere? Or is it pretty much sold out all over?
My wife and I were joking around about me getting one and I said it was not big enough for me to use (she says I like huge phones...even though mine is the same size as her Iphone 4)
She showed me this video, not sure if this was posted already...but I chuckled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XNBP18nrRdw
I kinda want one ;P
My wife and I were joking around about me getting one and I said it was not big enough for me to use (she says I like huge phones...even though mine is the same size as her Iphone 4)
She showed me this video, not sure if this was posted already...but I chuckled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XNBP18nrRdw
I kinda want one ;P
lol, I thought you're going to say that he'll come back tomorrow. Be happy it's only a few hours. To be fair, it's a really stressfull time for them.
Unfortunately I've been having slight problems in my car with my cassette adapter and iTunes Match. I can hear far more buzzing than I could on my 4. Oh well. Also. Didn't even bother with the potential eBay instant sell fail of a sticky home button. Sold it to someone else for 190 instead! Only a ten dollar hit to get cash in hand. Yay!
The_Inquisitor
Member
Picking mine up from the depot between 8 and 830pm. God hope I get it.
Bulbo Urethral Baggins
Banned
Really? I had no problems with the old ones falling out. Bummer if true.
Technosteve
Banned
i don't even have LTE in my state, fuck you AT&T. So how loud is the speakphone?
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
Yeah, figured they'd be all backed up but I didn't realize it would take THIS long.
Black Mamba
Member
finally got mine. 1st iphone. What are some essential apps I need to d/l? twitter, facebook, youtube I obviously know about.
chickdigger802
Banned
Search for best of iOS. Check out the iOS gaming thread topic post for good info.
Where did you get this? I need to get one for my girlfriend today if possible...