iPod touch Does the 3G ipod touch have the oleophobic coating?

[Jimmy James]

Just curious. I don't have my new unit yet.

 

[Roessnakhan]

The tech specs don't specify it, so I don't think it does.

 

[maggiesbuddy]

If you mean ...

If you mean, "does it smear?". Yes it does. Should have come with a little wipe.

 

[TuffLuffJimmy]

If you mean, "does it smear?". Yes it does. Should have come with a little wipe.

The OP meant what sh/z/h/e said.

 

[Jimmy James]

Since the coating is known to wear off, I was just curious, because I would prefer the screen without it.

 

[Loge]

I can see why they wouldn't include it, since it's positioned towards games, and it's repetitive motion on the touch screen that might lead the coating to wear.

 

[Rampant.A.I.]

Pretty sure it's just the arsenic-free glass, which is pretty slick on it's own.

 

[Ivan P]

Pretty sure it's just the arsenic-free glass, which is pretty slick on it's own.

The oleophobic coating on the iPhone 3GS feels way better to use then the screen on the iPod touch - I find dirt sticks to the touch very easily and finger prints and oil builds up easily (like if you even sweat a little bit while using it). Doesn't happen at all on the 3GS; I find it very slick to use, in comparison there is a lot of friction while sliding your finger on the touch's screen (you really need to compare it to the 3GS though to get what I mean).

I'm honestly very surprised that Apple didn't include this in the new touch.