[anon(9733642)]

iPhone 7 Matte Black 128GB AT&T
REIKO CLEAR CASE

[MooMooPrincess]

I got disappointed by the matte black. The finish made it feel cheap ☹️

I thought I was the only one who felt that way

[steveh552]

Bought a mat black 128 at the T-Mobile store today. Originally bought the tech21 case for it, but decided I wanted a battery case. Went to the apple store and the line was about 50-75 deep and I walked right up, told the girl I just wanted to buy a case and she let me in and I was out 5 minutes later with a battery case.

First impressions, the phone looks sharp. I thought I would regret getting the small 7 over the plus since I had the 6s Plus previously and my son has a 6 plus but I don't mind it really, seems to work well, I see things okay on it.

[ame]

I haven't been able to ask yet but there is a pretty long line for those without reservations. I'd say 40 people or so. I'm currently standing in a very long line for those with reservations. They haven't even checked me in yet.

Which store did you do? I usually do Galleria. They tend to have it better organized than that, or at least have in the past. I had it shipped this year since I waited til 11pm to pull the trigger. It got delivered at around 4:15-4:30. My husband was waiting for them all day so he could sign for it, and I got home from work just in time to see them pull off my street. The just left it in my front door...so much for signature required, since I never set up the shipping release.

It took 2 hours for me to get through the line and get my 128gb matte black. I still haven't opened it yet bc I have work I need to do and I know if I open it, all hope will be lost. A jet black should be arriving at my door anytime. I will decide which to keep tonight.

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Eek! They're both in my possession. Now time to decide.

I'll most likely keep the matte. Hubby doesn't want me to spend the extra $100 on the jet black bc it's the 256 model (vs the 128) and I'll never use it. Also, I'll get mad if it ever scratches.

I get the largest they sell--256 this time. Moar Golden Girls! lol but seriously, I'd rather have the buffer. But if you won't use it, and don't want to worry about the finish (esp for resale?) I'd keep the matte.

I got disappointed by the matte black. The finish made it feel cheap ☹️

I feel the exact opposite, this matte black looks really nice, what "space black" should have been. I find the jet black to look like a plastic junk toy. I do wish they'd release something with the black front and a navy back or rose gold back. Something not just black/gray on the back.

I disagree with the above poster. It's sharp.

Agreed.

[eyecrispy]

Which store did you do? I usually do Galleria. They tend to have it better organized than that, or at least have in the past. I had it shipped this year since I waited til 11pm to pull the trigger. It got delivered at around 4:15-4:30. My husband was waiting for them all day so he could sign for it, and I got home from work just in time to see them pull off my street. The just left it in my front door...so much for signature required, since I never set up the shipping release.

I go to the WC location bc I live and work closer to there. But in the future, may be going to Galleria. My husband had a bad experience with them recently as well. Maybe the management there is lacking. Who knows.

[Tartarus]

[Rob Phillips]

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Looks good, golden boy!

[donawalt]

I won't upload a picture since its a repeat - black matte 128GB iPhone 7. I really thikn it looks amazing I have one of the Apple black silicon cases on it (new color), it's a black on black look you can see above that a picture doesn't do justtice to.

Compared to the 6s I can tell the 7 is just a tiny bit lighter.

BTW I ran Geekbench 3 nd the results were better than what I saw posted prior to shipment:

my iPhone 6s:
iOS 9.3.5
A9 @ 1.85 GHz
Memory 1.96 GB
SIngle core score - 2551
Multi core score - 4417

my iPhone 7:
iOS 10.0.1
ARM @ 1.94 GHz
Memory 1.95 GHz
Single core - 3528
Multi core - 6140

[KeziahKobia]

i really want an iphone7 but im broke

[Matty]

Loving all these pictures guys, You are so very lucky! keep em coming ^_^

[Dwood1970]

Finally getting it set up, at the end of the work day.

128 GB 7, black, in a stone silicone case.

Note how it blends into the background.

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That case/phone combo looks great

[nehavas]

Got up at 5.45 am for 6am preorder and managed to get iPhone 7 matte black .
Got a smart charger as well as black leather case .Really glad to get my hands on one .Saw the jet black but was not impressed ,too slippery and finger print magnet .With the case both looked no different .

[TwitchyPuppy]

i really want an iphone7 but im broke

Ok. Maybe you could get one subsided =)

[timja]

i really want an iphone7 but im broke

Welcome to the forum

[cunningbrad]

So far so good! I like it. iOS 10 is going to take time to get use to.

[tigerinexile]

That case/phone combo looks great

It actually was an audible. I meant to get an ocean blue silicone case for it, but it just didn't look good when I saw it in the store.

So stone just seemed to work, and I couldn't not have a case (pocket with second cell phone and keys).

[ame]

I go to the WC location bc I live and work closer to there. But in the future, may be going to Galleria. My husband had a bad experience with them recently as well. Maybe the management there is lacking. Who knows.

I am 1 for 6 on the Genius Bar at WC, and just seem to have a significantly better ratio with Galleria (as in so many more good that I don't even keep track anymore.) I haven't gone back to the WC store since they reopened in the new spot. I cannot figure out if the Galleria just gets the better tech staff due to proximity to downtown/clayton/schools? I mean, that has to be it.

Neither is really geographically better for me though, I work downtown and technically the mileage is about equal from my house (SoCo) so I just base it on what I "need" from whichever Nordstrom/Sephora and or whatever is near that mall (Ulta/WholePaycheck/whathaveyou). I prefer the Galleria Nordstrom/Sephora though, so I think I tend to just go there more. The Galleria is "easier" to get to from downtown, in theory, but I do get off early enough that 40 isn't so bad that I want to kill myself.

[eyecrispy]

I am 1 for 6 on the Genius Bar at WC, and just seem to have a significantly better ratio with Galleria (as in so many more good that I don't even keep track anymore.) I haven't gone back to the WC store since they reopened in the new spot. I cannot figure out if the Galleria just gets the better tech staff due to proximity to downtown/clayton/schools? I mean, that has to be it.

Neither is really geographically better for me though, I work downtown and technically the mileage is about equal from my house (SoCo) so I just base it on what I "need" from whichever Nordstrom/Sephora and or whatever is near that mall (Ulta/WholePaycheck/whathaveyou). I prefer the Galleria Nordstrom/Sephora though, so I think I tend to just go there more. The Galleria is "easier" to get to from downtown, in theory, but I do get off early enough that 40 isn't so bad that I want to kill myself.

I am definitely going to start avoiding the WC location, if possible. I generally avoid the Galleria like the plague but will brave it for better service. That's too bad bc WC is much closer for me.

[TwitchyPuppy]

Got up at 5.45 am for 6am preorder and managed to get iPhone 7 matte black .
Got a smart charger as well as black leather case .Really glad to get my hands on one .Saw the jet black but was not impressed ,too slippery and finger print magnet .With the case both looked no different .

The ceiling is reflecting on your phone and make it looks funny

[nehavas]

The ceiling is reflecting on your phone and make it looks funny

Yes I saw that later on :-))))

[eyecrispy]

I am 1 for 6 on the Genius Bar at WC, and just seem to have a significantly better ratio with Galleria (as in so many more good that I don't even keep track anymore.) I haven't gone back to the WC store since they reopened in the new spot. I cannot figure out if the Galleria just gets the better tech staff due to proximity to downtown/clayton/schools? I mean, that has to be it.

Neither is really geographically better for me though, I work downtown and technically the mileage is about equal from my house (SoCo) so I just base it on what I "need" from whichever Nordstrom/Sephora and or whatever is near that mall (Ulta/WholePaycheck/whathaveyou). I prefer the Galleria Nordstrom/Sephora though, so I think I tend to just go there more. The Galleria is "easier" to get to from downtown, in theory, but I do get off early enough that 40 isn't so bad that I want to kill myself.

I'm standing at the galleria location right now. MUCH better experience! Worth the extra drive.

[badelhas]

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Already totally protected...I like it naked

[ame]

I am definitely going to start avoiding the WC location, if possible. I generally avoid the Galleria like the plague but will brave it for better service. That's too bad bc WC is much closer for me.

I'm standing at the galleria location right now. MUCH better experience! Worth the extra drive.

I agree!!! Yknow, they're not that far apart in mileage, but it sure feels like it sometimes. Parking at either makes me want to kill myself, but I generally do all I can to get there RIGHT at opening if I go on the weekends (esp Sundays, which are DEAD at opening), or RIGHT from work on most weekdays (~4-430) because it's less of a suicide mission for parking and or anything else.

[eyecrispy]

I agree!!! Yknow, they're not that far apart in mileage, but it sure feels like it sometimes. Parking at either makes me want to kill myself, but I generally do all I can to get there RIGHT at opening if I go on the weekends (esp Sundays, which are DEAD at opening), or RIGHT from work on most weekdays (~4-430) because it's less of a suicide mission for parking and or anything else.

I avoid malls in general, especially the Galleria.
Going there vs the WC location for service is worth it.

[ame]

I avoid malls in general, especially the Galleria.
Going there vs the WC location for service is worth it.

I buy a lot of sh@t at Sephora and Nordstrom. And since I am losing weight, I am shooting fish in a barrel with sizing right now, so that's been mostly "returning a lot of clothes I bought online." But ...I am a makeup freak.