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kevlar08 · 07-09-2008, 01:45 AM

Originally Posted by Perplex

I plan on getting the white iPhone. Im a little apprehensive though, after reading other people's experience with their past white Apple products. Mostly discoloration, and marks/stains showing more often.

But, it seems the iPhone 3g has a glossy backing to it -- a different material then other white products. It looks like it could be resistant to superficial scratches. Thoughts?

But the big worry I have is dropping the phone, and fracturing the backing. C'mon Apple, at least have a higher premium insurance plan for this fantastic and fragile device!

i think both black and white will be equally vulnerable to cosmetic damage

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kevlar08 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,060 Thanks: 5 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Originally Posted by Perplex I plan on getting the white iPhone. Im a little apprehensive though, after reading other people's experience with their past white Apple products. Mostly discoloration, and marks/stains showing more often. But, it seems the iPhone 3g has a glossy backing to it -- a different material then other white products. It looks like it could be resistant to superficial scratches. Thoughts? But the big worry I have is dropping the phone, and fracturing the backing. C'mon Apple, at least have a higher premium insurance plan for this fantastic and fragile device! i think both black and white will be equally vulnerable to cosmetic damage