Better consider a case to protect the back and sides of your Apple iPhone 5 from getting scratched

16. TROLL posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:43 6 6

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24. nnaatthhaannx2 posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:53 1 2

lol55

27. Paximos posted on 23 Sep 2012, 21:27 4 0

@wendygarett....What did you just say?????

30. Droid_X_Doug posted on 23 Sep 2012, 21:31 6 6

wendy, if you do not drag the iP5 case through a bunch of keys, the original case will be fine. Abuse it and it will scratch. Same for the display. Over time, with plenty of use, the anodizing (black or white color applied to the aluminum base) will wear off. The wear is normal. If you don't want the wear to show, get a case.

If you want to get an iP5, do it. It is all about enjoying your purchase, not being told what to do. There are some downsides, but if the positives outweigh the negatives (FOR YOU), GET THE iP5! This from an Android fan....

The truth will set you free.

34. lyndon420 posted on 23 Sep 2012, 21:48 1 1

Very well said.

35. lyndon420 posted on 23 Sep 2012, 21:50 1 0

(I wouldn't want her/it/whatever-it-is on my team either lol)

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37. wendygarett posted on 23 Sep 2012, 22:15 0 1

Ok then :D

58. moroninc posted on 24 Sep 2012, 01:12 2 10

IP5 this IP5 that ... blah blah blah just buy already and regret later when your 2 yr old throws it out the window.. you can:

a) either jump to catch it

b) go dig up steve jo*s and ask for a refund

c) switch to ugly android phone (will scare your 2 yr old roaarrr)

65. mambocream posted on 24 Sep 2012, 05:32 1 1

Wow. I've never seen someone with such an appropriate name before "MORONinc".

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39. prakesh posted on 23 Sep 2012, 22:28 10 1

wow finish metal coated only haha..

1000$ for this sratchable back cover?

cheap polycarbonate plastic

or too expensive class a back cover super easy to scratch

50. anywherehome posted on 23 Sep 2012, 23:53 3 0

you should consider smarter plastic eg Galaxy Nexus....you completely do not need any case even with keys in your pocket!! :)

56. voxmarc posted on 24 Sep 2012, 00:33 0 0

hohum......

59. Rocksteady posted on 24 Sep 2012, 01:21 0 0

So you change your profile picture, but yet your comments are meaningless and silly, you are just trying to start a fight between Android and ios users. That is so silly.

67. jael206 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:03 0 0

it started with their maps, now its the casing built.. seems like we'll be seeing fail after fail in the coming weeks. keep em up apple! i love you... NOT!

71. arsenaljimenez posted on 24 Sep 2012, 10:03 2 0

Don't get an iphone. PROBLEM SOLVED

8. twilliams5108 posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:32 2 0

Here ya gohttp://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-protectors/apple-skin-protectors/apple-iphone5-full-body-protector-verizon

74. mikiemon posted on 24 Sep 2012, 13:47 1 0

Yeah, A skin is the way to go. It in no way changes the look and feel of the phone. So Apple order up 10~20 million of these and hand them out! Thanks.

75. yodawg posted on 24 Sep 2012, 14:48 1 0

XO's video is pretty awesome. It shows that their skin fills in scratches too. Looks like apple needs to order about 20 million of these haha

9. Android4u posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:32 3 2

You know Wendy is short for William right?

18. erick01 posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:45 3 0

you´re right: hide beautifulness because it is FRAGILE?? No sense at all!!

23. wendygarett posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:50 4 1

Dude... I always bring my shattered naked iPhone to the public... And I don't care how people think the word fragile... As long as I'm happy with it that's fine...

45. lyndon420 posted on 23 Sep 2012, 23:33 3 1

That's what baffles us about the vast majority of iphone users...why you fall victim to the fashion/trendy mentality. Seems like you all are willing to sacrifice functionality for fashion and/or fitting in.

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49. Droid_X_Doug posted on 23 Sep 2012, 23:47 1 0

Remember, in the just concluded Apple v. Sammy lawsuit, Apple was able to get the jury to agree that it could patent 'cool'.... Whether the jury decision sticks is another matter.

But for now, Apple has a patent on 'cool'.

Separately, when women are willing to drop US$600+ on a pair of Ferragamo shoes, it is ALL about fashion. Apple just managed to tie into this mindset. The black iP5 is striking in its appearance. I just wish it was more capable function-wise, but that is me.

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31. bucky posted on 23 Sep 2012, 21:36 1 1

There is no comparison between the two for materials.

41. Jelly_Bean posted on 23 Sep 2012, 22:52 0 1

Because they are freakin retarded...!!

14. erick01 posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:40 1 1

what about powder coating....??

44. Droid_X_Doug posted on 23 Sep 2012, 23:31 1 0

Too expensive. Also, HTC tried ceramic with less than stellar results.

51. BattleBrat posted on 24 Sep 2012, 00:12 1 0

That's hard anodizing you're thinking of, you CAN hard anodize aluminum, but it gives it a matte finish, you most often find hard anodizing on flashlights, surefire hard anodizes their flashlights...

13. wendygarett posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:38 2 2

The back cover of aluminum is the same material of the new iPad... Which is pretty comfortable to hold because of smoothness of it...
I don't think some will sacrifice it tho...

15. tiara6918 posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:42 1 1

Thumbs up for you, yes the new aluminum back cover on the iPhone,iPod and iPad makes it comfortable to hold because of the smoothness.

17. wendygarett posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:44 1 4

Well then, can you bought one toe please XDD
just kidding

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19. wendygarett posted on 23 Sep 2012, 20:46 0 6

Bought one to me please*
Ugh stupid typo...

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26. rusticguy posted on 23 Sep 2012, 21:13 2 0

With Jacket on it doesn't make a difference whether it's Polycarbonate or Aluminium.

46. Droid_X_Doug posted on 23 Sep 2012, 23:33 2 0

Yup. That is how it is with my GS III + Otterbox Commuter case.

53. BattleBrat posted on 24 Sep 2012, 00:16 1 0

Thumbs up on the commuter, use one for my RAZR, sleek and sexy, like a stealth bomber.

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52. BattleBrat posted on 24 Sep 2012, 00:15 1 0

Plastic (polycarbonite, but preferably, Lexan) can take a beating better than aluminum, beat up a water bottle and a can of soda and see which one leaks first.

33. ddeath posted on 23 Sep 2012, 21:41 2 0

Maybe it is a pact with their vendors who makes cases? Glass body that breaks once dropped, aluminium body that scratches easily.. it is starting to make sense. :D

40. rusticguy posted on 23 Sep 2012, 22:51 2 0

Deal is already in place for recycling aluminium scrap :)

36. TROLL posted on 23 Sep 2012, 21:54 1 1

5 billon dollars were spent on repairs. Wow Apple rinsing money from left right and centre.

38. bucky posted on 23 Sep 2012, 22:23 0 2

You're right. Samsung does it for the love and not the money.

47. Droid_X_Doug posted on 23 Sep 2012, 23:36 2 0

Not to mention cases for the iToy. Got to help out the accessory manufacturers....

42. rusticguy posted on 23 Sep 2012, 22:53 2 0

And the person who designed it already made enuff to buy a 17 million house :D

54. BattleBrat posted on 24 Sep 2012, 00:18 0 0

say what you want, the RAZR is made of "premium materials" and it is sexier than, well, anything I've compared it to.