I can't get over some of the denial here. I don't know if it is simply an Apple loyalist thing, but if you have to baby a device to the point where normal use results in instant scratches...that's a problem. I am not an Apple basher...I work as a systems administrator, I use many platforms and harware, and Apple makes a good product (as do many PC manufactures too).
Having done alot of research before I bought my Ipod video (the first ipod I have owned) I knew that it would likely be easily scratched. I knew I would need to take precautionary measures to keep scratching to a minimum. But even still, it is hard to believe that a device that is designed to be a portable music and video player is so delicate. That seems to be a huge oversight. I can't get over the number of people who get so angry when someone suggests that the IPOD might have a design flaw. Don't get me wrong, it is a great device and very well made for the most part. It is the best player out there and it is special in that Apple does go the extra mile in making it almost a piece of art. I love the darn thing...I love having all of my music wherever I go and being able to take movies with me too. I am very impressed with the picture quality of the screen, and even the quality when shown on a tv.
That being said, it needs to be functional. Apple has to realize people are going to put this in backpacks, pockets, cars, and hold it in their hands. It's meant to be portable and therefore it needs to be able to stand up to expected use. My cell phone screen at 2 years old has not a single scratch, and you better believe I do not baby that thing. If wiping off some dust scratches the surface...that is not acceptable for something that costs $300. It just isn't.
Mine is not terribly scratched. In certain light, I can see many hairline scratches...a few on the screen. None are visable when the screen is on. I have it in a ISEE case by Contour. (of couse now I will have to modify my Universal Dock so it will fit with the case on) But I had hardly used it before getting the case for fear or ruining. How insane is that? And the fear is justifed, since I do have scratches for barely doing anything but putting it in and out of the supplied sleeve. There is no doubt it would be much more scratched had I actually used it normally. There are materials that hold up better than this..anyone with a cell phone knows this. Heck I am writing this on a tablet PC that I have had for 8 months. I WRTIE on the screen daily....NO SCRATCHES!!!!!!
Sorry for going on, but the reality is THESE DO SCRATCH WAY TO EASILY! They are not meant to be left in a museum display after all, so this is not acceptable. I don't think I am being unreasonable in my expectations either.
Having done alot of research before I bought my Ipod video (the first ipod I have owned) I knew that it would likely be easily scratched. I knew I would need to take precautionary measures to keep scratching to a minimum. But even still, it is hard to believe that a device that is designed to be a portable music and video player is so delicate. That seems to be a huge oversight. I can't get over the number of people who get so angry when someone suggests that the IPOD might have a design flaw. Don't get me wrong, it is a great device and very well made for the most part. It is the best player out there and it is special in that Apple does go the extra mile in making it almost a piece of art. I love the darn thing...I love having all of my music wherever I go and being able to take movies with me too. I am very impressed with the picture quality of the screen, and even the quality when shown on a tv.
That being said, it needs to be functional. Apple has to realize people are going to put this in backpacks, pockets, cars, and hold it in their hands. It's meant to be portable and therefore it needs to be able to stand up to expected use. My cell phone screen at 2 years old has not a single scratch, and you better believe I do not baby that thing. If wiping off some dust scratches the surface...that is not acceptable for something that costs $300. It just isn't.
Mine is not terribly scratched. In certain light, I can see many hairline scratches...a few on the screen. None are visable when the screen is on. I have it in a ISEE case by Contour. (of couse now I will have to modify my Universal Dock so it will fit with the case on) But I had hardly used it before getting the case for fear or ruining. How insane is that? And the fear is justifed, since I do have scratches for barely doing anything but putting it in and out of the supplied sleeve. There is no doubt it would be much more scratched had I actually used it normally. There are materials that hold up better than this..anyone with a cell phone knows this. Heck I am writing this on a tablet PC that I have had for 8 months. I WRTIE on the screen daily....NO SCRATCHES!!!!!!
Sorry for going on, but the reality is THESE DO SCRATCH WAY TO EASILY! They are not meant to be left in a museum display after all, so this is not acceptable. I don't think I am being unreasonable in my expectations either.
. BUT, I admin it does scratch very easily, I noticed scratches on it right out of the box, my PSP has just as glossy of a display and not a single scratch and I've had it a year. I just ordered screen protectors (
