Im not sure which color to get. I heard that the black makes the picture look darker, and that scratches show up easier, but the black looks nice if you can keep it in decent shape. Which one should i get, if im going to be using it mostly on buses, a little bit of running/working out. Im not sure which color would be better for me so any replies are greatly appreciated. Please specify which color you think would be better for my situation, and why.
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iPod iPod 5th gen black or white?
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I debated over and over, then I ordered the black and havn't looked back since. It was the best decision I made. Its truly stunning when you see it in person. I assume you would get a case for it either way because of the account of possible screen scratching so I might go for the black if you really want it and don't worry as much about the scratching, get an invisible sheild type cover!
You know I have a 4th gen 60gb white photo, a 4gb white nano. I thought from all the hype that I wanted the black 60gb video but was just at the apple store today and was going to get the black on but after looking at them decided on the white one. Ofcourse they were all out of the 60gb version so I had to leave but I think for sure I will get the white one. The black one shows too many fingerprints and scratches. And yes they scratch easily. I rubbed the screen with my fingernail, scratch. I rubbed it on the counter, big scratch. It wasn't hard. All of the ipod screens there are scratched. Think I might wait until they make a less scratch prone model with an 80gb drive.
But yeah white is the only way to go.
But yeah white is the only way to go.
i like the black, but with screen scarthces it would show to much, plus an ipod is white, and should always be white. so i'm prob gonna go with the white....
Here was my thoughts about going with black.
1. Had the 3rd gen. white ipod...I was simply tired of white.
2. My nano is well protected so the scratches was a non factor.
3. It matches my home theater and my computer speakers.
IMHO the black one doesnt make images look darker.
Now if Apple would only make black headphones and armband!
1. Had the 3rd gen. white ipod...I was simply tired of white.
2. My nano is well protected so the scratches was a non factor.
3. It matches my home theater and my computer speakers.
IMHO the black one doesnt make images look darker.
Now if Apple would only make black headphones and armband!
tdogg20 said:
Yea, apple stores have them all out for you to listen to and use.
There are a ton of 3rd party protectors. I went with theinvisibleshield...I
like it a lot.
i went to south shore plaza today and they had the new banners up for everything, but didn't have any out or to buy that i saw... if you call up apple, they said they will have it the the 25th....but who knows...tdogg20 said:
GET THE WHITE! I got the white, and wondered how cool the black looked and whether I made the wroing choice, untill yesterday, when I went to the apple store, the dark gray click wheel on the black doesn't really match the black ipod, and also the white interface looks better on the white than the black. Also the black gets more scratches.. I'm happy I got the white, besides its the original color of the ipod.
Don't forget, the dock and the remote are in white, so if you get the black it won't really match. Most of the other accessories are in white too. WHITE ALL THE WAY!
Don't forget, the dock and the remote are in white, so if you get the black it won't really match. Most of the other accessories are in white too. WHITE ALL THE WAY!
tdogg20 said:
Its just an adhesive skin. www.theinvisibleshield.com
Its scratch resistant and has lifetime warrranty.
its ~20 bucks, a bit steep but I think in the long run, Im going to be
happy. Didnt want a case cause it adds uneccessary bulk and hides
the beauty that is ipod! They have skin version with the wheel cutout.
here is a good read about it: http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM...tember2005/RDMGG_InvisibleShieldFirstLook.htm
Black or White
I looked at both of them close. The black shows everything... The white gets affected too you just don't notice it. The deal maker/breaker for me? I buy a black iPod and I STILL get white headphone buds, white dock, white cables and other white acc. Maybe I am a purist. I think the Black is nice to look at, but I wouldn't want to own one. The back of an iPod is bad enough to take care much less the front.
tdogg20 said:
I looked at both of them close. The black shows everything... The white gets affected too you just don't notice it. The deal maker/breaker for me? I buy a black iPod and I STILL get white headphone buds, white dock, white cables and other white acc. Maybe I am a purist. I think the Black is nice to look at, but I wouldn't want to own one. The back of an iPod is bad enough to take care much less the front.
Screen Protector
A cheap method that works is to get the screen protectors for a Palm / Pocket PC and cut them to fit on your iPod. They are cheap, and work great.
tdogg20 said:
A cheap method that works is to get the screen protectors for a Palm / Pocket PC and cut them to fit on your iPod. They are cheap, and work great.
I recommend PowerSupport for scratch protection, especially if you choose black.
I'm going with white, because I'm old school like that, and I'm still not into this shift to black. I like white Apple.
I'm going with white, because I'm old school like that, and I'm still not into this shift to black. I like white Apple.
I think Apple's initial demand is for a ton of black. However, after a while, the white starts selling better again.
I was tempted to buy the black. However, I've always loved my white iPods, and it will match all my other Apple products. If scratches are less visible, there is another bonus.
However, if you think the black looks sweet, you should get it and enjoy it. Whatever seems right to you.
I was tempted to buy the black. However, I've always loved my white iPods, and it will match all my other Apple products. If scratches are less visible, there is another bonus.
However, if you think the black looks sweet, you should get it and enjoy it. Whatever seems right to you.
