I have used my iPod touch for almost 2 years and the protruding lens doesn't bother me really. I only notice it when I set my device down, or when I look at the back. Other than that, it is the last thing on my mind when using it. Also, during those 2 years of using it, I had a case on it almost the whole time. The reason I don't now is because I was about to sell my iPod, and the case sort of fell apart anyway. I only plan to pretty much use my iPod as an iPhone until the 6 releases and I get that. I have a Galaxy S4 but I don't like it, and I just bring it places as a hotspot so I can essentially have LTE on my iPod. Only thing I can't do on my iPod is phone calls. I have SMS covered (my number and everything) with VZ Messages.