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iPod touch New iPod Touch Back Sctrached Already!?! WTF?!

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MagicalAquaX

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Hey everyone,
I recently bought the new iPod touch duty free at an airport. I didn't use it until I got a case for it.
I bought a sillicon case that same with a screen protector. I was planning to get an InvisibleSheild, but thought the case would be okay until I can get one.
After I put on the screen protector, I turned my iPod over to clean the fi gerprints off the back before putting the case on it.
When I turned it over, I noticed a large area of light scratches near the top underneath the camera. I was, and still am, really pissed.

I don't understand HOW it can be scratched already. It was sitting on the piece of plastic it sits in when in the box.

Soo, my questions are; is the anyway to remove the scratches?
Can I get a replacement for scratches or not?

I am seriously REALLY pissed off.

Thanks, MagicalAquaX.
 
Nope.Don't worry about the scratches. after all, the screen is on the front. That used to bother me and trust me, i'm pretty anal about that sort of stuff but i just fessed up and said whatever. screen's on the front. That's the part that i use and the back is simply been that way from the beginning of the iPod. I believe it has something to do with the margins apple receives from the makers of cases. So, if you are looking for a ipod that won't scratch, you are in the wrong universe.
 
Got it Thursday. Mine is still mint with no case on front or back. Zero scratch. :p
 
Mine scratched about 5 minutes after i opened the box. Doesn't concern me.
 
ct95 said:
Mine scratched about 5 minutes after i opened the box. Doesn't concern me.
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Anyone with previous iPod experience would know the fragility of the metal's shine. A case should be put on immediately after opening, or the slightest bump (practically with the air's oxygen atoms) will scratch it.

If you want a compromise that protects it and allows you to keep "shinin'," buy a clear film enclosure.
 
As this is the 4th ipod in total i've owned, i've grown to accept that the shiny new backside of an ipod will only stay that way for less than a week.
I got the new ipod touch and it already has a few scratches on the back, and I'm fine with it.

I prefer my ipods without cases, but with all my ipods, the screens stayed pretty much perfectly fine. If there are any big scratches or etches, it certainly can't be seen once the display is on (that goes for older ipods and touches).
 
MagicalAquaX said:
Hey everyone,
I recently bought the new iPod touch duty free at an airport. I didn't use it until I got a case for it.
I bought a sillicon case that same with a screen protector. I was planning to get an InvisibleSheild, but thought the case would be okay until I can get one.
After I put on the screen protector, I turned my iPod over to clean the fi gerprints off the back before putting the case on it.
When I turned it over, I noticed a large area of light scratches near the top underneath the camera. I was, and still am, really pissed.

I don't understand HOW it can be scratched already. It was sitting on the piece of plastic it sits in when in the box.

Soo, my questions are; is the anyway to remove the scratches?
Can I get a replacement for scratches or not?

I am seriously REALLY pissed off.

Thanks, MagicalAquaX.
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Your right to be bothered, a scratched backside is going to lower the resale value if anything.
 
I've been holding mine in the black microfiber cloth that came with my iMac and so far, no scratches. Bought it Sept. 8th. Still waiting on a simple, cheap black silicone case...
 
Does it have any problems? (clicking, light leak, etc) Then get a replacement from the apple store. Or the store you bought from may give
You a new one if it had a scratch from the box. I'd make that an excuse for a new one. :D
 
All of the iPods with the chrome back scratch with out touching it. It sucks, but it doesn't bother me too much. I already have like 4 nice scratches on mine from using it in my hand and placing it on a blanket. I ordered a Ghost Armor for it.
 
MagicalAquaX said:
Hey everyone,
I recently bought the new iPod touch duty free at an airport. I didn't use it until I got a case for it.
I bought a sillicon case that same with a screen protector. I was planning to get an InvisibleSheild, but thought the case would be okay until I can get one.
After I put on the screen protector, I turned my iPod over to clean the fi gerprints off the back before putting the case on it.
When I turned it over, I noticed a large area of light scratches near the top underneath the camera. I was, and still am, really pissed.

I don't understand HOW it can be scratched already. It was sitting on the piece of plastic it sits in when in the box.

Soo, my questions are; is the anyway to remove the scratches?
Can I get a replacement for scratches or not?

I am seriously REALLY pissed off.

Thanks, MagicalAquaX.
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are you joking? there is no way to prove you didn't scratch it
 
scratches on touch backs are inevitable. live with it or don't buy touchs again. my 2G touch scratched just from sliding it in and out of a leather folio case that has a microfiber cloth as a liner (because the touch fit too loosely in the case and easily fell out w/o the liner). the scratches don't bother me as I don't sit there and stare at the BACK of the touch. I'm just not that anal!
 
No, every iPod has scratches, it is inevitable, though now that you have them you actually get to use your iPod without treating it like a baby – or at least for me that is the case.

Wouldn't it be nice if it was made like Macs with the nice brushed aluminum!? Oh well. :apple:
 
An iPod touch scratches just by looking at it wrong. There's nothing you can do to prevent it. Just accept that it's scratched and move on from there.
 
supermassive said:
There are some nice tutorials on making a brushed steel back out of the chrome one. Te results look awsome! Might even make a case redundant.


One day I'll eventually try...
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My wife has a 1st gen iPod Touch and I did this to hers and it looks awesome. Be sure to protect any of the plastic areas and especially the camera with electrical tape. Also be sure when using the Scotchbrite Pad only go up and down with it over and over until you get the look you desire.
 
mines had 2 scratches the 2nd day i had mine..never put it in my pocket and never dropped it either it just scratched for no reason...i've even read that some people ipods that came scratched, they really scratch by themselves (seriously)

i just hope the back camera glass in non scratch-able. taking a vid with a scratch in the middle of it would be b.s
 
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