[blessingx]

Okay, with trepidation I post this as the Head-Fi Echo Chamber has a issue with repeating problems until they're out of proportion (course its the same with inflating/deflating sound quality rankings, etc.)...

Seems some are having problems with the nano screen. Not sure how small or widespread this is, but something to be aware of. We'll see how this develops, but it's potentially very bad news.

As seen on DAPreview.com.

 

[Mano]

Im guessing its weakness is pressure on specific points?, since the Arstechnica review clearly showed it can take quite a beating from impact..

come to think of it, the first thing to go was the lcd when they ran over it with the car.

I hope this is not the case with most Nanos as i planned to buy one.

 

[LFC_SL]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[sno1man]

Damn where is a camcorder and iMovie when you need it!

The plot: Joe every guy is using his nano and sticks it in his pocket just like steve said he could. Oh My Gosh, the screen cracks.....

Poor Joe goes down to the Apple Store (with camera crew in tow) and tells his sad story to the uncaring and indifferent Apple Store clerks who tell him that the screen can be replaced for $219 or he could just buy a new one.

Poor Joe then goes on a poster/grafitti campaign through out San Francisco (camera crew again in tow) putting up a pictures of a Nano with a cracked screen and a circle with a line through it overlayed on top.

They get home, post their little movie on the web and soon choruses of "APPLE SUX" are heard through out the land.

I know that I feel saved

 

[gshan]

We went from a handful of gogo Nano threads to Nano issues threads, heh.

As long as the Nano LCD doesn't look like it was karate chopped in half, Apple warranty just replaces entire unit for free right?

 

[Taphil]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sno1man the uncaring and indifferent Apple Store clerks

In regards to the "Geniuses," you forgot arrogant, elitist, rude, deaf, blind, and often clueless at the point of stupid.

 

[c.you]

Hmmm... Apple's quality has been going down ever since they released the 4g. Its quite disappointing...

 

[utdeep]

definately not all nanos have this issue.
Mine's super tough... but damn is my black nano all scratched up after a week

 

[Edwood]

Doh!

I had a feeling the screen would crack easily. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that thin/flimsy case + LCD + Flexing = broken LCD.

I was hoping the casing would be more durable than that, but feeling one at the Apple store and seeing the case shell thickness (or lack thereof) in the take apart pics online do not inspire confidence.

The Nano is going to need a rigid protective case for sure.

-Ed

 

[vulc4n]

http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/nano.ars/3

Everyones seen that review right? Other than the LCD the Nano is a tank!

 

[RedLeader]

yea, but the LCD is a pretty important part.... unless you like trying to remember all of the 2 or 4gb of songs you have on there, and how exactly to access each one

 

[Mano]

well,.. yes..., unless you want a 2-4 gig shuffle.....

 

[D-EJ915]

Seems like they comprimised the stability of the front lcd covering by making it so thin...ugh, such poor product design.

 

[<GNEFF> killbot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vulc4n ..Other than the LCD the Nano is a tank!

I bought a Nokia 3510i a couple of years ago. Very well build with a solid screen protector that did not touch the LCD. Dropped it once from 1/2 meter (less then two feet) the next day and the LCD cracked. Got a replacement and dropped it maybe 30 times and nothing happend. Sometimes you are just unlucky. My guess is that the Nano is not more prone to LCD cracking then any other electronic device, just don't sit on it.

 

[Spad]

Maybe the moral of this story is not to put the Nano in the same pocket with your marbles.