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iPod Black 5th Gen iPod: Does it scratch?

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Evangelion

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The original black Nano was notorious for scratching. It seemed that the dust floating in the air was enough to scratch that thing. And people are telling that the black iPod has a similar coating, so it should scratch just as easily. But.... does it?

Yesterday I took a closer look to the 5th gen iPods at a nearby electronics store. I noticed no scratches on the black iPod. and when the sales-clerk was not looking, I tried to scratch it with my fingernail: no luck. So does it really scratch that easily?
 
yes it scratches - mine scratched all over when i put it in my pocket with my keys :rolleyes:

just get a rubber case for it that way if you drop it it might live a bit longer as well as saving it from scratches
 
Yes, it will scratch. I'm generally not a great believer in cases for "things" but would strongly recommend one for iPods.

FJ
 
Well, I was planning to get a beltcase for the iPod, so it wouldn't be in the pocket. But, that said, I think I'll just wait for the 6th gen iPod, and even then, maybe opt for the white one (assuming we still get white and black models).
 
Evangelion said:
Well, I was planning to get a beltcase for the iPod, so it wouldn't be in the pocket. But, that said, I think I'll just wait for the 6th gen iPod, and even then, maybe opt for the white one (assuming we still get white and black models).
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I think whatever the generation it will still scratch. :mad:

FJ
 
i use a clear skin for my 5g ipod, and i find it useful in preventing scratches. and i've seen white ipods scratched just as badly as black ones.
 
Evangelion said:
Well, I was planning to get a beltcase for the iPod, so it wouldn't be in the pocket. But, that said, I think I'll just wait for the 6th gen iPod, and even then, maybe opt for the white one (assuming we still get white and black models).
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This is what I'm doing. Definitely going for white too.
 
The answer is of course that iPods don't scratch, they 'get scratched'. Much depends on how you treat them.
 
calculus said:
The answer is of course that iPods don't scratch, they 'get scratched'. Much depends on how you treat them.
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Well, the original black nano got scratched, no matter how you treated it. This was the repeating theme in all the reviews: scratches, scratches and more scratches.
 
Evangelion said:
Well, I was planning to get a beltcase for the iPod, so it wouldn't be in the pocket. But, that said, I think I'll just wait for the 6th gen iPod, and even then, maybe opt for the white one (assuming we still get white and black models).
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yeah they all get scratched reaslly easily eeeeeeeeven with a case on,, dont even knwo how that happens,, i guess dust and stuff in between the case and the iPod itself,, and if you are waiting for a 6th gen i think you will be waiting for a looooooooooong time(more than 6 months IMO)
 
juanster said:
yeah they all get scratched reaslly easily eeeeeeeeven with a case on,, dont even knwo how that happens,, i guess dust and stuff in between the case and the iPod itself,, and if you are waiting for a 6th gen i think you will be waiting for a looooooooooong time(more than 6 months IMO)
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I don't think so. iPod is already due for an update, and they have the needed tech ready to go.

Few months, maybe. But not six.
 
I have a black 5.5G 80GB ipod. Mine is scratch free, but I need to explain.

I use a 1G shuffle for most of my "around town" use, and on the boat via cassette adapter. Those things are basically indestructible.

My 80GB iPod is mostly used connected to my home stereo, or when I go on trips. Whenever I travel with it, or bring it to friends' houses, I simply store it in an iPod sock. (Yes, I bought them! Gave a bunch away to friends as gifts, kept a couple for myself).

That said, I've been pretty impressed with the 5.5G. I too have tried to scratch it with my fingernail, and have been unable to do so. I'm sure if you carry it unprotected in your pocket with keys, coins, cell phone, etc, it will eventually get scratched up, but with a little care it should stay in good shape.

FWIW, my 4th gen 40GB iPod seemed to scratch more easily.
 
Evangelion said:
I don't think so. iPod is already due for an update, and they have the needed tech ready to go.

Few months, maybe. But not six.
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reason i htink this is because , it wont happen in the next month (april), may they won't upgrade it becaudse they dont wnat ppl l that are saving money for the iphone to spend it on an iPod instead of iPhone, i Phone will be release june, i think july and begining of august will be left out to get as many ppl with iPhones so whoever wants an iPod during that period of time may just buy an iPhone instead since there is no new iPods, an dthen when everybody has spent a lot during the summer, everyone will be getting their summer checks and heyyyyyy new iPod everyone will buy them,, that is 6 months from now....but then again,,i am more wrong than right..usually sooooo yeah....IMO thats when it will all happen....
 
Definitely look into The Invisible Shield, I just got one last week for my Black 5G iPod. It has a lifetime warranty and you can't beat that! (of course it doesn't cover faulty installation, but if it were to get scratched or torn they'd replace it)

Demo of it.
 
juanster said:
reason i htink this is because , it wont happen in the next month (april), may they won't upgrade it becaudse they dont wnat ppl l that are saving money for the iphone to spend it on an iPod instead of iPhone
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I really don't see that as an possibility. Why?

a) iPod is not a replacement for iPhone, since iPod is not a phone

b) iPhone is not a replacement for the iPod since it has way too little storage-space.

People who are in the market for a new phone are not going to pick iPod over the iPhone. And people who want a iPod with large storage-space are not going to pik the iPhone over the iPod.
 
my few month old 5.5g 80gb white iPod is quite free from scratches, although i should point out that i take REALLY good care of it. it ALWAYS in an iPod sock (I bought them as well :D) and i have not used the POS sleeve they included in the iPod package. i've seen them scratch the living h*** out of an ipod, especially the ones with the grainy leather interior. also, when i first got it, i cut a circle in the plastic film that was put on the ipod at assembly with an exacto/compass, so i could fully use the clickwheel (just be sure to remove it before cutting :D :D). it's a pain to get back on, but i think it's worth it and it's free!

another thing, the 4g 20gb i had before this one looked really beat up after 3 or 4 months, this one is doing A LOT better, probably cause i take better care of it...


n.
 
I have a INIT Clear Face Protector AND a XtremeMac Tuffwrap on my Black Video Ipod.. Yes they do scratch. I have an abused parts machine 5G Video that looks like someone took a Dual Action Sander too.
 
new product great for fixing scratches

I found a product that claims to be better than the rest. It's great that they DO offer a full refund if it doesn't work, though. So I went for it and it worked quite well. it's called sx-fix, they've got a website.

www.sx-fix.com

it's cheaper than iDrops (which suck), at about 11.99 and the shipping's free, so they've got a good thing goin. good.

matt
 
calculus said:
The answer is of course that iPods don't scratch, they 'get scratched'. Much depends on how you treat them.
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Yeah, I think it just depends on how you treat it. Sure if you put it in your pocket with keys it's gonna get scratched. However, my friend has a black iPod and, to be honest, I don't think they scratch as easily as people say they do. If you don't want to use a case get an invisible shield or a Martin Fields film (what I use) they're excellent.
 
nateDEEZY said:
Definitely look into The Invisible Shield, I just got one last week for my Black 5G iPod. It has a lifetime warranty and you can't beat that! (of course it doesn't cover faulty installation, but if it were to get scratched or torn they'd replace it)

Demo of it.
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I'll second the InvisaShield. I have it on my iPod and will be ordering one for my new cell phone in a few weeks. It's really quality stuff and doesn't take away from the iPod's natural beauty.
 
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