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White Note II turning yellow!?

Ok guys seriously we have to figure this one out xD
Everyone on the internet sais that white phones get really ugly and dirty/yellow after like 3 months of using them.
It seems the grey Note II is having delivery issues here in Germany, but the white one is not soooo...
well are the rumors true, is white such a unpractical color for a smartphone? What about using the phone in a very dark room?
Does the white phone distract from the movie or book or whatever you do with the phone?
Im having trouble deciding xD either i wait another 2 weeks for grey version or i take white version on monday.....
opinions please, thanks!

Just get the white...it's not nearly as bad as you would think. At least that was the case with my Note 1.....the back cover does get a little dingy after a while. But those are easy enough to replace. Or just get a case. As far as media goes there is no problem i noticed.

get a cover some white devices are prone to staining but not all and the note 2 should be using hyperglaze which shouldnt be very prone to staining

Who would buy the white if they goes yellow so easily?!
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Well ive had the white HTC Sensation XE and it did turn a bit yellowish after say 5 months or so, but it goes completely clean after u just rub it with an eraser.. the material is however different from the Note 2 which is my next phone in Titanium gray,
its a personal preference to me, as i have used a white phone all this long so now i will turn to gray,
But i wonder if the plastic body of the note will easily catch a yellowish color, it will look really bad... hence i myself will not prefer a white Note 2,
It looks awesome in grey too though..

Blue could be a nice color too
I prefere the Titanium over the white, but I also think the Pebble Blue would look nice too

The titanium definitely looks awesome, but I don't think the white would stain at all from my experiences with the SGS3.
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All white for me .... !!!!!
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blackjaguar25 said:
The titanium definitely looks awesome, but I don't think the white would stain at all from my experiences with the SGS3.
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Which is all of how many months?

Lg g2 white or black?

ordered the white version but still debating which one looks best.

I'm gonna get black because verizon tells me which color to like.
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Black is best IMO, so sleek

If you hate fingerprints on your phone, then the white one is best. But I think the white ones look cheaper and more "plastic" in appearance. The black ones look better to me.

vegasdavek said:
If you hate fingerprints on your phone, then the white one is best. But I think the white ones look cheaper and more "plastic" in appearance. The black ones look better to me.
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Verizon says I can have any color I want as long as it happens to be black....

I'm getting a black phone, of course. I'm a man after all.

I like white phones but I rely on the LED notification a lot!
I notice that on black phones the notification led seems more pronounced with the darker surrounding background, on my white S4 I sometimes miss it when I glance at the phone from a distance.
Stupid reason from some but it's a real good reason to choose black for me.

eduardmc said:
ordered the white version but still debating which one looks best.
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Are you on T-Mobile ? If AT&T where did you order it from ?

I pre ordered the white one from T-Mobile. Waiting.... Lol
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akong702 said:
I pre ordered the white one from T-Mobile. Waiting.... Lol
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I'm thinking white, my Iphone 5 is white and has the same black bezel around the screen, making it look smaller, but I don't really mind.
White looks a bit more trendy and different. I've only had grey/black phones so up until now and I'm in love with the iphone's white looks. The G2 looks really nice in white too - grabs more attention.
Only one thing - do you think the silver paint on the back buttons might wear out faster?

I own a white G2, I have bought this case for it.
The white looks great, but beware! If you plan to get the same case (which is awesome btw) or any other white rubber case, it will slowly turn into any color it touches the most. Eg. mine is slowly turning into blue, because of my blue jeans! I keep it in my pocket.
Doesn't look that bad, but maybe some will hate it!

I have a white G2 with a black Diztronic tpu case and I love it. The white looks really nice and doesn't show fingerprints without the case.

errikosd said:
I own a white G2, I have bought this case for it.
The white looks great, but beware! If you plan to get the same case (which is awesome btw) or any other white rubber case, it will slowly turn into any color it touches the most. Eg. mine is slowly turning into blue, because of my blue jeans! I keep it in my pocket.
Doesn't look that bad, but maybe some will hate it!
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I also have this case, but in black with my white G2. IMO the white looks more premium and different, but it doesn't really matter once you throw a case on it lol
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Coming from a white galaxy s2 I wished to get the white g2 also but it wasnt available at the moment so I went for the black one. Don't regred it tho. Wouldn't change it for the white one now.
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I have white in all honestly I love the phone in white it makes the screen and everything pop out more for me. Granted notification led doesn't look the best compared to the black model but I would definitely go for the white. Most people have black anyways and with most cases being black now it just doesn't look good with the phone being black. I have the otter box case and black on white looks amazing with this phone.
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I was gonna buy the white one because the black version didn't look good in videos and photos, but when i saw it close up i was convinced to get the black one.

I went with black.
Black and red tech devices makes my heart glow.
Thus, black G2 with a dark red matte case makes me happy.

White with a white case works for me
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The black one has has slightly faster CPU and better battery.

frskies said:
The black one has has slightly faster CPU and better battery.
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Never heard this...proof??
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orbitman000 said:
I also have this case, but in black with my white G2. IMO the white looks more premium and different, but it doesn't really matter once you throw a case on it lol
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Couldn't have said it better myself!!

I want the white N7 FHD!!!!

I wish Google would have launched it with the white version as an option! I guess my white carbon fiber dbrand skins on the front an back will have to do for me. If the display of the white version was also white, then I'd probably sell mine and buy it in white. Anyone else like the new white version?
Here's a link for those who haven't seen it yet : http://androidandme.com/2013/12/news/nexus-7-now-comes-in-white/
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Wow
it's beatiful
but anyway i wouldnt sell mine for that one (i mean, i preffer white, but hell it's not a big difference) and lot of users use covers

Just the backplate is white. The bezel is still black. I recently popped off my N7 cover and there are lots of built in antennas and connectors. Don't know if 3rd party manufacturers could make replacements. Probably.
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I'm not shook up. I love the 2001 monolith look. In fact, if it ever fails, you could say it will be Ku-bricked...
I'll show myself the door, thanks.

Never understood that decision. If you make a white device, make it all white; not just the back.
You put a cover/case on it, and it makes no difference.

Quiksilver78 said:
Never understood that decision. If you make a white device, make it all white; not just the back.
You put a cover/case on it, and it makes no difference.
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My thoughts exactly.

Yea, just buy a white feather case and BAM
Coming from AMOLED screens, I do find the white bezel contrast helps make the LCD "blacks" look darker. That is one of the annoying things about coming from an AMOLED where you can't tell where the screen starts/stops to an LCD where you can distinctively see the LCD panel compared to a black black panel border.
I've never owned a white device. I wanted a white G2, but Verizon only sold it in black... well now there is a white one. My N7... now there is a white one. I dunno. There are companies who make the Glass style screen protectors that actually have painted undercoats that can change the color and appearance of the front bezels. I'm waiting for a white review unit for my G2.

Quiksilver78 said:
Never understood that decision. If you make a white device, make it all white; not just the back.
You put a cover/case on it, and it makes no difference.
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Style options create inventory management and supply chain complexity. The more parts in common between styles, the lower the level of complexity.
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Quiksilver78 said:
Never understood that decision. If you make a white device, make it all white; not just the back.
You put a cover/case on it, and it makes no difference.
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Agreed. I personally think the white nexus devices are ugly.
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stanglifemike said:
I wish Google would have launched it with the white version as an option! I guess my white carbon fiber dbrand skins on the front an back will have to do for me. If the display of the white version was also white, then I'd probably sell mine and buy it in white. Anyone else like the new white version?
Here's a link for those who haven't seen it yet : http://androidandme.com/2013/12/news/nexus-7-now-comes-in-white/
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Oh mike...
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Quiksilver78 said:
Never understood that decision. If you make a white device, make it all white; not just the back.
You put a cover/case on it, and it makes no difference.
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EXACTLY!! Not sure why some manufacturers understand that concept, and some don't. I realize that it keeps the production costs down, as they don't have to remanufactuer the front half. I for one wouldn't mind paying a little more for an ALL white version though!
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Oh mike...
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Lol. What can I say, I just love my white devices!
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I'm actually very happy with the black one because I have the white nexus 5 so its like having the best of both worlds
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ya wished it came in white at launch date 2013 in july, would have gotten it, esp white LTE 32gb version

I prefer black

Black or White?

My S4 was white. Definitely going for the black one this time. What color are you planning to get?

BLACK definitely, the white fake leather not sweet

Definitely went for the black.

I like the white face. I can always change the back or put on a case.

Just saw the white in person and its gorgeous
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White looks great in this instance

when is the gold color coming out? any idea guys?

All my electronics are black. So black it is. Well the Note 2 was silver but you get the point.

Even though the white looks very nice (just got a hands on @ the Best Buy across the street), I like the black look of my Note 3, which is why I opted for the black one

Black one here. The White looks really good, but will only last a few months at the most before it starts to look dirty even after cleaning it.

dabbill said:
Black one here. The White looks really good, but will only last a few months at the most before it starts to look dirty even after cleaning it.
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I'm guessing you mean the back, which most people cover up with a case anyways

Kawaisa said:
I'm guessing you mean the back, which most people cover up with a case anyways
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Yes, I ordered a black one. I was just saying that white looks good but shows dirt way to quickly.

#BlackForTheWin

Anyone who saw one, like I did today, think that the sides are going to get banged up pretty easily?
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Mine is always cased, my Note 3 is black, so I went with white this time.

ya gonna be black for me too, if the metal bands for a silver-ish color then white

I pre-ordered the black.

chard87000 said:
when is the gold color coming out? any idea guys?
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http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SM-N910-Factory-Unlocked-International/dp/B00N9D2PYY/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
Looks like you can get the unlocked gold version already. Release 10/17 as well. I'll still stick with Black

Bubbled said:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SM-N910-Factory-Unlocked-International/dp/B00N9D2PYY/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
Looks like you can get the unlocked gold version already. Release 10/17 as well. I'll still stick with Black
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$900 for a phone without LTE? Wow that's insane.

Preordered the black. I'm not a fan of white faced phones, the bezels stand out way too much. Look at the iPhone 6 plus, it's the most god awful gaudy looking phone with the white front/bezels. On the other hand I'm impressed with the white Note 4 and would consider the white, it's very well done and the bezels don't stand out too badly.

[Q] Black or White for a dude?

I've never had a white phone. Should I stick with a black phone or get the white? Is a white phone girly?
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matrix2004 said:
I've never had a white phone. Should I stick with a black phone or get the white? Is a white phone girly?
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No, a white phone is not girly. I had a white Note 2 and it was awesome except when it was getting dirty. I still don't know too which color to get, but I'm leaning towards black. They both look awesome IMHO.

White is right
matrix2004 said:
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For me it comes down to fingerprints. My last couple of phone have been white and white is what I've pre-ordered.

Last year I bought two Galaxy S4's. The white for my wife and the dark blue to me. I had both near me most of the time and was able to compare anytime... It happened that I liked the white so much more than the "black" and now everytime I have the chance I'll get the white one. ?
But.. Obviously it's a personal taste. There's no better or worse. And I agree with the above post, there's nothing of "girly" on a white phone.
Edit: it's stupid I know but two or three times I dropped my s4 on the floor because it was over my laptop keyboard or over the closed lid and when reaching out my laptop on a dark room I didn't saw/remember it was there. That's another really really personal reason I'd go with the white. ?

I have a white s3 and like it but went with black this time around because I like how the screen looks like it's edge to edge when it's off
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lol. both black and white are neutral colors, both man and woman can get those color and fit with it. the only girly color for note 4 is blossom pink.. i guess

White all the way.

For some reason I think the gold is girly. My last two phones were white. Going back to black to make a change.
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My Note3 is black. My Note4 will be white.
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I think the white is clean looking specially with the new UI that has a flatter look and it kind of compliments it with the white one

Gold for me. I like my LG G3 which is gold.

I'm feeling white. I normally go for the darker colors.. but now white just seems to work.
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I only had white phones and they look great but when you buy a white cover it'll will always goes dirty right know i use lg g3 white but my circle cover got from white is more red now couse of my pants

Every time I buy a new phone or tablet the colour is probably the hardest decision to make!
I had a white Galaxy S3, Note 2 and Galaxy Camera and I liked them a lot, but decided on a change to black for the Note 3. It was then I realised that black is better for screen contrast especially when watching videos. I've never had a fingerprint issue and I feel it just looks more premium.
So my answer is: White is not a girly colour, the pink obviously feminine and possibly even the gold in my opinion. The black Note 4 looks more premium and that's the colour I have ordered!
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I think the white is clean looking specially with the new UI that has a flatter look and it kind of compliments it with the white one
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This! It goes so well with the Samsung TW this time and in general i really like Note 4 much more in the white color.
I got black Note 3 when it was released and i wasn't crazy about it, but imo Note 4 looks so much better in white.
I also have white Tab S 8.4 so they will go great together. And no i don't think that white is girly. Pink is for the girls.

I have a white note 2. I am glad I chose white and did again on the note 4. My wife has a black note 2 and the black just seems to show any scratch or dirt more prominently. It's kind of like a car. A white actually shows less dirt than a black. They are both nice colors though so it is just personal preference.
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apprentice said:
Every time I buy a new phone or tablet the colour is probably the hardest decision to make!
I had a white Galaxy S3, Note 2 and Galaxy Camera and I liked them a lot, but decided on a change to black for the Note 3. It was then I realised that black is better for screen contrast especially when watching videos. I've never had a fingerprint issue and I feel it just looks more premium.
So my answer is: White is not a girly colour, the pink obviously feminine and possibly even the gold in my opinion. The black Note 4 looks more premium and that's the colour I have ordered!
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You have a point. Makes me think twice in getting the white one. Currently have the grey note 2

I ordered white, usually have mostly black phones as well. But my note 2 was white, note 3 was black so now going back to white. I feel like the phone pops out more which is great for such a powerful little beast.

White. It was on my 2 and 3 so will be on my 4.
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James Bond used a white phone, I think you can get away with it.
http://screenmusings.org/movie/dvd/Casino-Royale/images/Casino-Royale-1423.jpg
I went black this time. This huge phone will get enough attention as it is. My s3 is white. I am not a huge fan of the contrast between a black screen and the white bezel.