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djstarrock
Nov 6, 2007, 12:09 PM
Hi I was just wondering if the iPod touch screen could handle a small fall like from trouser pocket to the ground?


hexonxonx
Nov 6, 2007, 01:07 PM
It's possible but I have been reading posts where people have cracked the screen when they dropped their Touch/iPhone. The glass isn't shatterproof.
kockgunner
Nov 8, 2007, 11:08 PM
My stupid hoodie pockets are so shallow that it made me drop my ipod 3 times on a hard surface and nothing has happened
IpodFanatic
Dec 9, 2007, 07:19 PM
i have heard so many things about ppl dropping their itouch from 1foot away from the pavement and it cracking the screen so i would recomend a good case or just be REALLY careful:):apple::o:):cool:
ScottFitz
Dec 9, 2007, 07:41 PM
My stupid hoodie pockets are so shallow that it made me drop my ipod 3 times on a hard surface and nothing has happened

... yet.

Damn dude, get a case or something. 4th time might not be a charm.
eddyg
Dec 9, 2007, 11:05 PM
... yet.

Damn dude, get a case or something. 4th time might not be a charm.

He wears a hoodie - say no more.
ClassicBean
Dec 9, 2007, 11:10 PM
strong like bull.
RedDragon870503
Dec 9, 2007, 11:23 PM
They are unbreakable. ;)
franzmueller
Dec 9, 2007, 11:33 PM
The screen is great and very strong but !! I do have some minor scratches on it ( carrying together with my keys ) also Iīve dropped a couple of times and got some small dents on the edges .

So donīt use it as a frisbee :p

Saludos
Victor ch
Dec 9, 2007, 11:37 PM
Hi I was just wondering if the iPod touch screen could handle a small fall like from trouser pocket to the ground?

IF they are as strong as the iPhone (no pun intended) they are quite resilient check here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czCCavcnNd8 its one of the stress tests. Clearly shows it can handle some abuse (shock or fall-wise, not scratching-wise I think they don't have the same resistance to that). BTW, sorry for not narrowing down the link, don't know how.

-Victor
iCantwait
Dec 10, 2007, 07:43 AM
face first on to concrete! 3ft
iCantwait
Dec 10, 2007, 07:44 AM
so yeah.
Kkatyboo
Dec 10, 2007, 04:15 PM
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Stang68
Dec 10, 2007, 07:29 PM
actually my dad ran over my touch with his truck. I thought it was a goner! But actually the screen is so strong that it made another touch appear! I have two now!
Victor ch
Dec 10, 2007, 07:38 PM
actually my dad ran over my touch with his truck. I thought it was a goner! But actually the screen is so strong that it made another touch appear! I have two now!

Care for pics :rolleyes: ejej do you literally mean that it cracked in two pieces?? Anyway.. sorry dude, loosing any Apple product is terrible.

-Victor
skir0987
Dec 10, 2007, 10:07 PM
I dropped mine in the airport the other day and it landed on the corner... and this happened:

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=92334&d=1195959046

I just got it fixed by iResQ for $130... a pretty big price to pay. One second it's fine, then the next $130 down the drain. I got the iClear and it's working really well and comes with a screen protector. I definitely recommend getting a case for the iPod though as it is not completely unbreakable as other people have said.

Shep
notjustjay
Dec 10, 2007, 10:19 PM
This is why I am no longer interested in the iPhone. I can't imagine having to baby my daily-use cell phone the way I do with my Touch.
rgiesler
Jul 17, 2008, 11:05 PM
Ipod touch I thought was great when I first got it. And I still like it, but the quality is not so good. I have problems with the screen, it doesn't always work, sometimes you can't turn the volume down or you can't click play or pause, it kinda freezes. I dropped the stupid thing about a foot from the ground and it cracked in three places and it is so hard to get ahold of apple for warranty information. Overall I would NOT recommend it, it's a bust in the ass.:mad:
davidy
Jul 18, 2008, 01:02 PM
It'll handle most everyday bumps and grinds, but it's not indestructible. See this http://www.willitblend.com/videos.aspx?type=unsafe&video=iphone3g
Goliath
Jul 18, 2008, 01:17 PM
He wears a hoodie - say no more.

He probably stole it off some little kid. Be careful what you say though- he's probably got a knife and will 'shank' anyone that questions him! ;)
I'mAMac
Jul 18, 2008, 03:16 PM
Its not that hard. All you have to do is get a rubber case and it will be fine. Ive dropped mine multiple times while it was in the case and its still perfect. Also, I do not have a screen protector, the case leaves the screen about half an inch above the ground when it falls.