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[iVenom]

If the antennas on the outside why make the back out of breakable glass? If it had an internal antenna the i could see the point but its not.

[cjvitek]

Aesthetics.

Pure and simple.

Chris

[iVenom]

I know... but i would take some cheap black plastic

[Jellotime91]

The black is much less likely to scratch, it feels much nicer, looks a hell of a lot better.

[cjvitek]

You know what would be cool - a clear iPhone, similar to the clear plastic sides on computers.

[jerrydavid]

The back glass enables the iPhone look better...

[markhunsaker]

I think a solid aluminum would have looked nice lime the first iPhone, although with no black plastic since the antenna is on the outside.

[davistld01]

Although the "glass sandwich" looks nifty and all... I would have preferred some kind of textured material to aid in "grippiness" and so as not to be so fragile. But, that's just me...

[Smlk]

I think the black glass and it being flat looks sharp!

[iVenom]

yes it feels good to the touch. more solid