Least scratch noticeable iPod Colour?

AT101ET · Oct 14, 2012, 05:16 PM

Hi,
I'm getting the new iPod touch 5th Gen in Black, but before I open it, I'd like to know, which iPod colour is least prone to scratching? I've heard the black one scratches easily and the scratches are very noticeable. Which colour do the scratches not show so explicitly on? That way, I'll know whether to get the black or not. I do like quite a few of the other colours as well...

edlex · Oct 14, 2012, 06:38 PM

Aluminum is pretty soft and will noticeably scratch in any color. Just get a clear case and buy the touch in your favorite color.

Plutonius · Oct 14, 2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AT101ET

Hi,
I'm getting the new iPod touch 5th Gen in Black, but before I open it, I'd like to know, which iPod colour is least prone to scratching? I've heard the black one scratches easily and the scratches are very noticeable. Which colour do the scratches not show so explicitly on? That way, I'll know whether to get the black or not. I do like quite a few of the other colours as well...

They all use the same anodization and aluminum so they all scratch the same. Scratches on black are probably the most visible while scratches on silver are probably the least noticeable.

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Originally Posted by edlex

Aluminum is pretty soft and will noticeably scratch in any color. Just get a clear case and buy the touch in your favorite color.

I would recommend getting a skin (not a case).

urban.spaceman · 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AT101ET

Hi,
I'm getting the new iPod touch 5th Gen in Black, but before I open it, I'd like to know, which iPod colour is least prone to scratching? I've heard the black one scratches easily and the scratches are very noticeable. Which colour do the scratches not show so explicitly on? That way, I'll know whether to get the black or not. I do like quite a few of the other colours as well...

Perhaps you shouldn't be worrying about which colour is least likely to scratch and should instead take measures to actually look after your expensive products??

Choose whatever colour you want but maybe getting a case or a skin for the back in the best option for you.

ninaco · Oct 14, 2012, 08:44 PM

I do think that the backs of Apple products scratch way too easily. I bet the scratches show up more on the colored touch.

I'm almost afraid to use my pink touch. I'm anxiously awaiting the release of clear skins for it.

iphonedude2008 · Oct 14, 2012, 09:39 PM

None of you guys probably have one. I actually am using one and have been for the past 4 days. The finish apple puts on the aluminum (the same as the MacBook Pro) does not make visible scratches unless they are really hard and deep. I'm using a blue one btw

ninaco · Oct 14, 2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by iphonedude2008

None of you guys probably have one. I actually am using one and have been for the past 4 days. The finish apple puts on the aluminum (the same as the MacBook Pro) does not make visible scratches unless they are really hard and deep. I'm using a blue one btw

I have one. It isn't scratched. But, unless Apple's made some major improvements, the back is going to scratch easily. There have been lots of reports of the iPhone 5 scratching. I doubt that the touch will be any better in that regard.

Project538 · Oct 14, 2012, 10:07 PM

I've had my black one naked all weekend (the iPod's been naked, not me). Not a scratch yet, although if it does scratch it won't bother me much. I don't like putting a case on my devices, so I live with the potential risks and consequences of that. As a side note, the back of the black one picks up fingerprints and smudges pretty badly, but those wipe off easily so it's no big deal.

lief · 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by urban.spaceman

Perhaps you shouldn't be worrying about which colour is least likely to scratch and should instead take measures to actually look after your expensive products??

Boo Who, The new aluminum scratches VERY easily....it's not about taking care of a product, its called wear and tear.
I got myself a silver one because that should be the same color as the base metal underneath.

Esoom · Nov 25, 2012, 10:06 AM

Silver should be the best

Ffosse · Nov 25, 2012, 10:51 AM

Neither my Slate Touch nor my blue Nano has any scratches after a month. I have a case for the Touch but not the Nano:

Oct 14, 2012, 05:16 PM	#1
AT101ET macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK (London)	Least scratch noticeable iPod Colour? Hi, I'm getting the new iPod touch 5th Gen in Black, but before I open it, I'd like to know, which iPod colour is least prone to scratching? I've heard the black one scratches easily and the scratches are very noticeable. Which colour do the scratches not show so explicitly on? That way, I'll know whether to get the black or not. I do like quite a few of the other colours as well...
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Oct 14, 2012, 10:07 PM	#8
Project538 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Iowa, USA	I've had my black one naked all weekend (the iPod's been naked, not me). Not a scratch yet, although if it does scratch it won't bother me much. I don't like putting a case on my devices, so I live with the potential risks and consequences of that. As a side note, the back of the black one picks up fingerprints and smudges pretty badly, but those wipe off easily so it's no big deal. __________________ Twitter: @Project538  13" MacBook Air (Mid 2012), iPad 2 (16GB Wi-Fi), 6th generation iPod nano (8GB), 5th generation iPod touch (32GB)
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Oct 14, 2012, 06:38 PM	#2
edlex macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami, FL	Aluminum is pretty soft and will noticeably scratch in any color. Just get a clear case and buy the touch in your favorite color.
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Oct 14, 2012, 08:44 PM	#5
ninaco macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2012	I do think that the backs of Apple products scratch way too easily. I bet the scratches show up more on the colored touch. I'm almost afraid to use my pink touch. I'm anxiously awaiting the release of clear skins for it.
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Oct 14, 2012, 09:39 PM	#6
iphonedude2008 macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2009	None of you guys probably have one. I actually am using one and have been for the past 4 days. The finish apple puts on the aluminum (the same as the MacBook Pro) does not make visible scratches unless they are really hard and deep. I'm using a blue one btw
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Nov 25, 2012, 10:06 AM	#10
Esoom macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles	Silver should be the best
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Nov 25, 2012, 10:51 AM	#11
Ffosse macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	Neither my Slate Touch nor my blue Nano has any scratches after a month. I have a case for the Touch but not the Nano:
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