[vranswer]

Don't really care much about scratches, other than how they adversely affect resale value. iPod is a music player - the case I have (Marware for nano, DLO for iPod) is mostly for 'clip to the belt' functionality. I have iPod to listen to music, not look at.

 

[apnk]

I dont care about scratches on the body except on the screen that's where it bugs me.

 

[D555]

I just like taking care of stuff that cost me a lot of money.

Paul

 

[NekoRacing]

I was really stupid for taking off that protectitive sticker, yes looks like i will have to resolve to a cheaper method, by getting plastic glad up wraps.
Wrap the ipod for a few weeks till i save some money and burn it for some proper protection gear.

The casing that came alone with the iPod, so ... irritating to take the iPod in and out.

 

[ls20]

i took my protector off today -- 1 day after i got it.. putting cases and protectors on is analogous to people leaving plastic covers on their couches... whats the point? its a music player--not an artpiece.

 

[D555]

Industrial art. Fifty years from now pristine examples will be prized as cultural relics -- like Predicta televisons or the Regency TR-1.

Paul

 

[sonick]

Quote:

its a music player--not an artpiece.

hehe ironic, seeing how the original 1st Gen iPod is in the Museum of Modern Art

 

[jmpage2]

Not to mention that the iPod has phenomenal resale value, if it's in very good condition. It can cost you $100 in resale difference between a scratched or good looking player. I don't know about other folks but I tend to update my DAP every 2 yrs or so.

 

[gerG]

Quote:

Originally Posted by D555 Industrial art. Fifty years from now pristine examples will be prized as cultural relics -- like Predicta televisons or the Regency TR-1. Paul

Maybe, but 8 months from now it will be obsolete, and nobody will care if they are scratched or not.

gerG

 

[vranswer]

And even if it's historic art 50 years from now, for me it's still just a music player. My three iPods have replaced what I consider to be a clunky, onerous solution for portable audio - the CD walkman with a case full of CDs. I like that they look kind of cool and all that, but their simple elegance is more of a paramount consideration..and how that utility translates to usefulness.

I'll try not to scratch them, but won't sweat to much if they do. Besides, whenever the next gen comes out I'll probably sell 'em for what I can get and get a new one. (I like Apple's awesome warranty

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[lee0539]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chungsoi They're not actually scratches, but creases formed by the heavy duty "cling wrap"!

i'd rather have a scratched up ipod to look at.

 

[discord]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chungsoi A cheaper, mess-free option? ............. ...... ...

DAMN, that one's totally wrecked. How long did it take for it to get like that?

 

[chungsoi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee0539 i'd rather have a scratched up ipod to look at.

It's a temp option until my shield + agent18 arrives.

 

[NekoRacing]

Currently i'm also using cling wrap as a temporary protection for my iPod.

Omg .. the iPod is so fragile like a mama's boy, i tried wiping the iPod earlier with some cloth, and i had fine scratches on it. I was like @#%!% What?

 

[chungsoi]

That worries me also...but I've left the original protective layer underneath the cling wrap, so I'm hoping that will protect it.

The bestskinsever better arrive soon!!