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We see a couple threads on who has which colors, but see none about the Black one. Not a bashing thread to say black is better than the other colors (we're a big MT4G family). Just who has black and why picked over the other colors? In my own opinion black just looks sleek and official. I love the other colors they look nice but I just look at them as playful/kid colors (agian.. my opinion only). MT4G isn't really concidered as a business phone as much as a Blackberry would be, but it gives it that business type feel and look... Your turn...
I have the black one, im constantly in meetings with new clients so dont like have bright phones :/
lol i wrote that before i read the last part of your post... looks like we agree on the business look of it ..
I have a black one. The red one looked nice too but I like more understatements.... Plum and White looked too tacky for me
I picked the black. When I checked out the other color demo phones I noticed that the hard rubber is painted, not fully stained and black underneath the color layer. Some of the red and plum models had scratches that showed the black coming through. I figured with a black to start with scratches won't show as much.
I guess I could have bought a case to make sure I never get any scratches but what would have been the point of getting a colored one if it's covered by a case anyway, right?
Great. Now I'm re-thinking my decision to go with white again. Curse you. Curse you all!
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I have the black one, im constantly in meetings with new clients so dont like have bright phones :/
lol i wrote that before i read the last part of your post... looks like we agree on the business look of it ..
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Have you ever thought that clients might look favorably on a white/metal/black one? Perhaps they may even be more apt to *remember* you. They may even consider you an out-of-the-box kind of guy, perhaps even ever so slightly fashion forward *shudder*.
Is it really the case that everyone in the business community carry around black phones (even in LA)? I see this raised now and then and I just kind of cringe.
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Have you ever thought that clients might look favorably on a white/metal/black one? Perhaps they may even be more apt to *remember* you. They may even consider you an out-of-the-box kind of guy, perhaps even ever so slightly fashion forward *shudder*.
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Isn't that what ties are for??
I think that the Black on Black color was the best because it looked the most uniform.
I picked the black because I think it looks a bit sleeker. Would have loved to seen a silver/yellow color combo. Not to change the subject but what class sdcard did your blacks come with. Mine is class 2.
Hate white, plus hated the tri-color scheme on the white. Loved the red and the plum equally. Was going to go for the plum, but hubby surprised me and ordered the black.
Now that I look at it and played with it for 2 days, I really like the black. I think it looks classier.
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I picked the black because I think it looks a bit sleeker. Would have loved to seen a silver/yellow color combo. Not to change the subject but what class sdcard did your blacks come with. Mine is class 2.
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I don't know. The first thing what I did when getting the phone was switching the SD card from 8 to 16 GB class 6.
Black phone to go with the black battery cover. Makes no sense that they wouldn't color match with the others, you get the black back no matter what. Still, aside from the Nexus, every phone I've had in the past 5 years have been black.
And mine came with a class 4 card.
I got the black one cause that's all the store I went to had lol. Seriously though I thought about the red one but I some times put a case on it so what would be the point of a colored phone plus the whole scratches thing that someone mentioned earlier. And the white looked kinda cheap and plasticy just my opinion though.
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Is it really the case that everyone in the business community carry around black phones (even in LA)?
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I honestly dont see a lot of colored phones through out my day but ive never really tallied up the numbers lol... its just my personal opinion :/
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Isn't that what ties are for??
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lmao great point i must agree
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Hate white, plus hated the tri-color scheme on the white. Loved the red and the plum equally. Was going to go for the plum, but hubby surprised me and ordered the black.
Now that I look at it and played with it for 2 days, I really like the black. I think it looks classier.
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Yup, i wanted white cause i thought it would be pimp like the white EVO but when i noticed it was half white, half black, and the battery cover was silver, i couldnt stand the thought of owning it.
I just ordered my black one because it was 50/50 white/black for me.
Black on black was the most classiest one. If they had an all white MT4G...
I wanted black/red. But went with white because of the case they ad available for it. The Flex Protect one, with the grey gel insert, and the white protective hard case. I thought the piano finish on the white was nice. And, after going back and looking at them again, only the black woul dmake me change my mind now.
If only they had a flex case in black...
I got the black one because it was the only one that was available at Costco. It's cool though, the Black MT4G looks pretty classy.
I bought the black one because I purchased the white mytouch3g because it was the only color at the time and always wanted the black one.
Very happy! It looks professional and I wouldn't go with any other color.
I got the black because it matches the theme of my truck lol
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Which one looks less 'cheap'? From the pics it looks like the white version looks prettier, but what about in person?
Currently I'm leaning for the white version, which one have bought or will buy?
Two reasons why i dont buy white electronics...
1. As you said white is prettier and in the eyes of many...because its "pretty" it can also be considered girly or feminine. So unless u are a girl...
2. White electronics can turn a slight yellow and shows dirt and grime over time .
If u dont care about either, then by all means...
Grey cause there is a 32gb version and white is more girly and can be mistaken for iPad, 2 negatives there
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I have the white version. It looks the best by far. The grey version looks to plain for me. The white has a more professional look to it. I think the grey version looks cheaper.
I got white. I'm male...
But I do think it looks cool in white
This tablet can't be mistaken for an ipad because it's too cool.
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I got white. I'm male...
But I do think it looks cool in white
This tablet can't be mistaken for an ipad because it's too cool.
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It does. I love the white with silver trim. This looks better than Ipad, IMO
The primary problem with white is that Samsung uses soft plastic which soaks up dirt fast. My white Galaxy S II is filthy and wont clean up. It's like the dirt is IN the plastic.
Anyway I'm gonna put this in a black case anyway so the point is moot.
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Lotsa love for the white -- I took one look at a store demo of the white unit and hated it. The silver trim just really didn't sit well with me. Between that and having seen the dirty white plastic effect on other stuff, I went with the grey -- and I'm a girl (if that really means anything).
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Which one looks less 'cheap'? From the pics it looks like the white version looks prettier, but what about in person?
Currently I'm leaning for the white version, which one have bought or will buy?
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Add a poll - you'll get comments and feedback where some won't post.
ETA - I got gray. Classy and hides dirt.
I like contrast: I like the white border better when the screen is displaying something dark and the gray border better when the screen is displaying something primarily light in color. At first that made it seem impossible to pick. Luckily, I wanted a 32GB version and, right now, it only comes in gray.
I have the graphite (its not gray) and it doesnt look "cheap" at all. It looks like a nice tablet. I have never unserstood this whole "cheap look and feel"business some reviewers are citing. I prefer a softer feeling case than the heavy rock hard iPad. Im looking for a tablet i hold in my hands, not a cheese slicer.
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Once and for all: casing is NOT plastic, it's polycarbonate ! This mat is used in air- and spacecraft building, is extremely light, durable and FLEXIBLE. and gives (at least me) a better haptic feeling ( I hated the brick-like feeling of my wife's iPad and now she loves the feeling of her N10.1 more too)
Depending on the type of coulouring some types could get yellowish under strong UV-radiation but who leaves a Note10.1 for days and weeks in flashing sunlight ?
The entire front is sealed by gorilla-glass so no way to get dirty or scratched (which makes cleaning insuff)
My SGSIII is in white ( I had no choice since 32GB had priority) and I had no choice with my Note10.1 here in Austria which is available only in white and unfortunately only 16 GB.
But they fit together nicely, my SGSIII and Note10.1 and do not look girlish at all. BTW : the only colour I could consider as somehow " girlish " would be pink ............:laugh:
The funny thing is that most people will put their SGN in a case anyway so the color doesnt really matter anyway. I have my white SGS2 in a black case lined with black felt and the white back stained a grayish color - probably from the heat touching the felt.
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Received my grey GN10.1 today, Love it so far and nice surprise to find a usb adapter in the box.
It looks great, prefer it over the white.
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I read a review from a major online publication which said the Galaxy Note 10.1 felt very cheap as if it would break in half in your hands.
Seriously, what was he smoking? My SGN101 doesn't flex or creak or feel even remotely cheap. It is light but you would have to be the damned incredible hulk to break it in half with your bare hands. I guess he prefers the iPad3 which can double as a cheese slicer in a pinch?
Sometimes you gotta wonder.
P.S., His overall thoughts on the Note were thumbs down mainly because you could get a higher res screen at the same price point. The fact that the S-Pen completely transforms this from a toy to a daily use tool was completely lost on him apparently.
The review was basically: "It feels cheap, flimsy and the screen sucks. Oh yeah, it has this pen thingy but I doubt anyone will use that..."
You can always tell an iPad fanboy from a mile away.
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I read a review from a major online publication which said the Galaxy Note 10.1 felt very cheap as if it would break in half in your hands.
Seriously, what was he smoking? My SGN101 doesn't flex or creak or feel even remotely cheap. It is light but you would have to be the damned incredible hulk to break it in half with your bare hands. I guess he prefers the iPad3 which can double as a cheese slicer in a pinch?
Sometimes you gotta wonder.
P.S., His overall thoughts on the Note were thumbs down mainly because you could get a higher res screen at the same price point. The fact that the S-Pen completely transforms this from a toy to a daily use tool was completely lost on him apparently.
The review was basically: "It feels cheap, flimsy and the screen sucks. Oh yeah, it has this pen thingy but I doubt anyone will use that..."
You can always tell an iPad fanboy from a mile away.
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This seems to be the overall case with reviewers on the Note 10.1 -- the usefulness of the s-pen is lost, because apparently, the iPad has made it such that tablets are not tools, they are consumption-only devices and all must be judged on that criteria alone (hence, why the screen res is far more important to these people than how well the s-pen works).
My ONLY complaint about the build of the Note would be in how slippery the plastic/casing is! =P Without a case on it yet, I worry that I'm going to have butterfingers one day and drop the damn thing. I need to get a case, pronto.
My Note doesn't feel cheap at all, either -- nor does it flex any or creak when you try to flex it. The overall build quality is perfectly fine. Somehow I think reviewers were looking for a reason to trash the Note, or they are just looking at it all wrong. I can't decide which. All I know is... apparently, they don't know what they're missing. And to that, I say, too bad for them! I'll get over my not-so-nice relationship with touchwiz (and really, with ICS and the ability to disable system bloat -- you can hamstring touchwiz anyways!).
I ordered the white version. Goes along with my white iPad 3.
I live in Hawaii and avoid dark colors when possible because of the sun.
Aloha.. Al
First I got the white one, did like it-matched my white SGS3(didn't like the blue one), but had to exchange it due a faulty speaker and got the gray one instead and like it better. Looks classy. But should I start to hate color, I can always buy a book cover for it if they become available sometime soon(december 2013 maybe)
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White is definitely the way to go.
i got the grey, but i think the white would look better. that tacky plastic chrome stands out to much on the grey. but some may like that look. i think i'll take some paint to it later.
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Hey guys, I am struggling to decide on which color to import. I have traditionally always had black phones, but the white body in screenshots at least looks really good.
Are there any advantages/disadvantages to going white vs. black with the Z3c?
I've always had black phones too. I bought a used white moto x a couple months back. I love it more and more every day. I definitely getting the white z3c. The black one just looks boring.
I went for the white one. Have had several black phones and wanted a change. Would have done the red / orange model but the black bezel looks tacky to me.
I did white too. Should shoe fewer fingerprints than black.
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I went for Black - looks more professional. I like keeping my phones in cases anyway though
I went for black, never had a white phone, although I do have a niggling feeling perhaps I should have tried white, it does look good.
I ordered the white one. I changed it to the red one awhile later. I saw a video of the black one and it looks really classy to me so I changed my order to black :laugh:
I originally wanted the mandarin red, then saw some videos of the mint green and thought that would be really cool, but unfortunately, the green won't be available unlocked for some time yet. After hearing more testimonials about the red and how brilliant it was, I'm convinced it's the right choice. Basically, I wanted anything other than black and white because as safe, classy, and sleek as those choices are, I find them to be rather bland. If I had to choose though, I'd go with white, only because most of my devices have always been black and I wanted something different.
I had a Z1c in black for quite sometimes and bought my brother the Z1c in white and gotta say the white does looks really good. But currently can not really say much about the z3c as it is not available yet in Australia. The best way would have to go and look for yourself which one would suit your taste better. But i would say the white looks good on picture. The only that might be a concern that is the seal around the screen is white as well, just do not know would it be stain over time
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Hey guys, I am struggling to decide on which color to import. I have traditionally always had black phones, but the white body in screenshots at least looks really good.
Are there any advantages/disadvantages to going white vs. black with the Z3c?
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TBH I don't get your question at all, since it's purely opinion based.
If there would be a technical difference based on the color, most people would get the color that had the technical upper hand.
You don't ask your friends either if you should have a blonde/brunette girlfriend/boyfriend, since it's all just based on taste.:angel:
You are absolutely right but you have to understand that we are all really excited about this phone and we just discuss all kinds of bul**** about it until the delivery agent rings the doorbell and leaves the white box in our hands...
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confused i am using the hox white, and looks really cool. Perhaps i might try the black this time, It will also match with my sony xb90ex earphones
I prefer black because I don't like how the sensor cutout, speaker, and camera lens standout on white.
If I could get black front and white back like my Dev moto x, that would be awesome. I guess I can still do that with a white skin for the back.
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TBH I don't get your question at all, since it's purely opinion based.
If there would be a technical difference based on the color, most people would get the color that had the technical upper hand.
You don't ask your friends either if you should have a blonde/brunette girlfriend/boyfriend, since it's all just based on taste.:angel:
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Not necessarily. White will show less fingerprints, but might discolor over time. There are a few objective traits each color exhibit, and since I feel torn between the two aesthetically, I wanted to discuss some objective reasons one color might benefit over the other.
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Not necessarily. White will show less fingerprints, but might discolor over time. There are a few objective traits each color exhibit, and since I feel torn between the two aesthetically, I wanted to discuss some objective reasons one color might benefit over the other.
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The white is covered in glass on both sides so why would it discolor?
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The white is covered in glass on both sides so why would it discolor?
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I think the plastic edges might discolor.
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it won`t.
At least it didn`t on my white Z.
I think another disadvantage of a white one would be the white front panel making the display appear darker, I think in sunny weather the white could actually "blind" you a little, making the screen a tad more difficult to read.
I've occasionally had overheating problems with sunlight coming in through a car window. White might be helpful.
Take green
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Guys which color would you recommend. Both color has one advantage and one disadvantage like: Black color G6 is fingerprint magnet but front is more immersive with hidden black border. Platinum color has black thin border around screen. However back is less prone to smudges.
I wanna know how is the look and feel. Is there is any difference. I didn't find any topic related to color so made one:silly:
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Guys which you color would you recommend. Both color has one advantage and one disadvantage like: Black color G6 is fingerprint magnet but front is more immersive with hidden black border. Platinum color has black thin border around screen. However back is less prone to smudges.
I wanna know how is the look and feel. Is there is any difference. I didn't find any topic related to color so made one:silly:
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I'm not sure you are going to get a conclusive answer here.
Personally I went for the Platinum. I don't use a case and thought the platinum/silver would hold up better over time, also all of my phones have been black so I thought I would have a change this time. I'm very happy with my decision, although I would say the black probably looks nicer when it's clean.
The only real way you are going to be able to make a decision though is by going to a store and looking at both.
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The paint on the aluminum on the black one also chips so have that in mind. I've had both colors. First a platinum and now a black one. It's hard to pick a favorite but black just "always works". Though the silver front can reflect light pretty nicely at times.
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The paint on the aluminum on the black one also chips so have that in mind. I've had both colors. First a platinum and now a black one. It's hard to pick a favorite but black just "always works". Though the silver front can reflect light pretty nicely at times.
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Actually I am planning to use this phone without case. How is the grip? What do u mean by chips?
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I'm not sure you are going to get a conclusive answer here.
Personally I went for the Platinum. I don't use a case and thought the platinum/silver would hold up better over time, also all of my phones have been black so I thought I would have a change this time. I'm very happy with my decision, although I would say the black probably looks nicer when it's clean.
The only real way you are going to be able to make a decision though is by going to a store and looking at both.
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Unfortunately I don't have time to go to store. I will get this phone maybe tomorrow itself.
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Actually I am planning to use this phone without case. How is the grip? What do u mean by chips?
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The grip is just fine! Feels good in the hand. Though the back is a smudge magnet and feels greecy. Going to Dbrand mine.
The black paint on the aluminum will go off if you hit the sides of the aluminum. Making silver spots on the black paint. In a while it could get potentially ugly and look like wear and tear.
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dannejanne said:
The grip is just fine! Feels good in the hand. Though the back is a smudge magnet and feels greecy. Going to Dbrand mine.
The black paint on the aluminum will go off if you hit the sides of the aluminum. Making silver spots on the black paint. In a while it could get potentially ugly and look like wear and tear.
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Thanks! Platinum seems best bet. I won't be using skin or case.
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I think all manufacturer should add black front only. Other colors like white, silver or gold effect the viewing experience and looks bad. My HTC 10 topaz gold was having white front bezels with similar black borders around screen, so I added black color orzly tempered glass instead of white one to make it look black lol it works
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I was not a fan of the platinum until I saw it for real. I wanted it when I saw it but it turned out I could only get black anyway. I am glad I did. The all-black front looks better to me and I like the darker coating on the aluminum edge too. Of course the platinum back looks better and there is no coating on the aluminum to wear off. To me the decider there is which part of the phone I will be looking at 99% of the time. But for others the decider will be which part of the phone OTHER people will be looking at.
Ultimately I'd say you wouldn't regret either though so I wouldn't agonize over it too much.
I wanted white, but it turns out that the white one is gold/pinkish so I took a look at the grey and the black one... The grey "looks" cheaper than the black one imo, but that might not be important to you.
I really like white phones because I have sweaty hands and I leave a lot of smudges on black phones. You can't tell on white ones.
The main reason I went with the black is because there is a black border around the screen... its very obvious on the white and grey phones but on the black one its invisible! It would have annoyed the living hell out of me...
I'd suggest you go look at all 3 variants in person and decide there... I was really close to purchasing the girly white one online, hopefully i didn't.
Thanks! guys for all your input. I am really loving G6 community. Good phone, good people
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My wife & I each got a new G6. She went with platinum and I with black so we could easily tell whose phone was whose... And then she went out & got a "cute" (read obnoxious) case so it didn't matter anyway.
I am using titanium/silver variant, and its dam good
Hey buddy, its been a while i am using LG g6 silver, The problem u r talking about the border, i never notice it on a normal usage, I just notice when I read any article stating this issue and then my eyes intentionally focus on black border, Silver looks really classy and I recommend it.
But if u like black and the only reason it is a fingerprint magnet, then u can buy cover or dbrand cover for ur LG g6, which will look awesome on black lg g6. And anyways the drop test isn't so impressive as u must have seen on youtube. You won't keep your phone without cover anyway.
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Guys which color would you recommend. Both color has one advantage and one disadvantage like: Black color G6 is fingerprint magnet but front is more immersive with hidden black border. Platinum color has black thin border around screen. However back is less prone to smudges.
I wanna know how is the look and feel. Is there is any difference. I didn't find any topic related to color so made one:silly:
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Double thought about the color here too...
I wanted to buy the platinum one at first, but the thing is that my carrier only have black one. So after a few articles and YouTube videos, it turns out black is also a good deal, in some segments maybe even better then platinum? I'll just have to take care of the back (skin or cover), right?
clearly a personal choice
I saw that video also, black is a finger print magnet, wanted platinum anyway, so that's what I got. Happy with it.
One thing additionally though, the question about 'how it feels', some say 'good size' etc, I agree, except one thing, this phone is slick as snot. Slickest damn phone I've ever had. You really want to use a deliberate grip, it will surprise with how slippery it can be.
Love it though, awesome phone
I too wanted a platinum, but was not in stock. Ended up getting the blue one with the black front, best of all worlds I'd say!
Black is always the best
Black LG G6 looks stunning... It is better to when compared to platinum
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Double thought about the color here too...
I wanted to buy the platinum one at first, but the thing is that my carrier only have black one. So after a few articles and YouTube videos, it turns out black is also a good deal, in some segments maybe even better then platinum? I'll just have to take care of the back (skin or cover), right?
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Black LG G6 looks stunning... Go for black color.. you will love it
Yup, went for the black... It does look awesome!
Bought one of each, gave my wife the choice of which one she wanted. She chose the platinum. Now I'm kind of wishing I hadn't offered her the choice. The black looks like any other phone; the platinum looks rich and classy.
I’ve just ordered the black. Look forward to receiving it tomorrow
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I thought this thread may be helpful now that there are actually two available colors out there in the wild.
I was able to test drive out the Black Moon version for awhile and found it beautiful.
An INCREDIBLE fingerprint magnet, but very slick.
All of the tear down & torture videos show that the black finish can shed/scrape off leaving silver blemishes. This has me thinking about Pure White.
For the record, the last white phone I had was the iPhone 3GS. It was pretty good at keeping those pesky fingerprint smudges at bay, especially compared to the black 3GS, but nothing perfect.
To be honest, for me at least, I feel that most White phones come off as cheap or just not done right. I guess the best white phone since was the Galaxy S6 Pearl White. Although, I would rather use any other phone to get away from Samsung and Touchwiz or whatever they call it now. (Lipstick on a pig)
Here's the rub. When compared to the market patterns for my taste, Essential seems to have pulled white off in a way that looks business classy.
I honestly actually leaning towards white. I have yet to be able to hold or see it in person and know some of you have.
What could you share with anyone in this position.?
I know I cant be alone as a person that only buys black phones because other variants are just too tacky.
There are even some of you out there that have had both! True hardcore Essential fans.
Please share impressions with us after using it for awhile compared to Black Moon.
(Oceans Depth)
Let me address this before it comes up.
I just can't do gold. It's just has never been my thing.
I applaud Essential for taking color seriously with Oceans Depth, but they just had to trim it in gold. (Rats!!!) For those of you like my son that love gold, it absolutely a knockout of a device color and one of a kind.
I have the white one and looks good in my opinion. Keeps the fingerprint at bay and I am sure it will hide all the scratches as well since it is not that reflective like the black color. The only issues i have seen so far is what I ave listed in another thread -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74442626&postcount=3