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eskimo_socks · 10-30-2005, 03:16 PM

I have one and love it, even if it scratches like crazy. Those people filing suit against apple haven't really got a case.

YinYang · 10-31-2005, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by eskimo_socks

I have one and love it, even if it scratches like crazy. Those people filing suit against apple haven't really got a case.

So is it scratching alot?

eskimo_socks · 10-31-2005, 02:07 AM

Yeah, they're just superficial, but they don't look great - but they certainly don't take away from the function of the device.

YinYang · 11-01-2005, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by eskimo_socks

Yeah, they're just superficial, but they don't look great - but they certainly don't take away from the function of the device.

Where do you keep it? Do you have a cover or something?

havocide · 11-04-2005, 09:49 AM

actually the scratches r more than superficial when they appear on the screen... mine had several... and it made the screen really unreadable since e light gets dispersed by the cracks

fortunately putting on a transparent clear film sort of made e scratches less apparent so now my screen is alrite

YinYang · 11-08-2005, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by havocide

actually the scratches r more than superficial when they appear on the screen... mine had several... and it made the screen really unreadable since e light gets dispersed by the cracks

fortunately putting on a transparent clear film sort of made e scratches less apparent so now my screen is alrite

What do you mean by "transparent clear film"? Like tape?

2+2=4 · 02-15-2006, 12:26 AM

do you guys use any protective cases for your nanos? if you do what kind and any recommendations? i was thinking of an agent 18 clear case or something to that effect for the nano because i want to shield the screen. ive been reading various reviews and just want a little input from you guys.
i just want to have a little insurance in case something does happen to it.
thanks

triadone · 02-15-2006, 02:34 PM

i just got the contour isee nano clear case for my nano and really like it. looks like a competing product from dlo was just announced but on that one u can't remove the beltclip.

2+2=4 · 02-16-2006, 01:52 AM

triadone, when you put the agent 18 on does it fit securely and does it even appear to be able to protect the nano in case something happens? also where did you but it from?

i was also looking at this steel/ some type of metal case with foam inside to absorb shock the only problem is, i cant find decent reviews for the thing. thanks for the input.

triadone · 02-16-2006, 02:52 PM

my bad, i got mixed up, i had been looking at the agent18 option and the contour option at the apple store, and decided on the Contour product. i just worried about the bottom popping off and i don't have a dock as i just use the USB port. the Contour does well, snug fit and the case covers everything except the click wheel which i don't mind.

chode messiah · 02-16-2006, 06:29 PM

i returned my nano. it looks sick, but after the scratches i didnt really like it. it really isn the best mp3 player quality wise. i dumped some extra cash for a creative instead. slightly above average player thats uber thin is what i think of the nano. i like the best possible sound i can get with as many features as possible. thats why i got the creatvie.

2+2=4 · 02-16-2006, 11:35 PM

i keep reading about people who say their nanos get scratched, cm how did you scratch your nano, was it one of those random accidents? im generally careful with my electronics and the last time i ever damaged something was when i dropped a 5 lbs book on my ps2, the ps2 only had cosmetic damages but the disk got scratched. accidents do happen and i just want that exta level of protection.

ill probably go to the apple store to check out some cases, thanks for the input guys.

chode messiah · 02-25-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2+2=4

i keep reading about people who say their nanos get scratched, cm how did you scratch your nano, was it one of those random accidents? im generally careful with my electronics and the last time i ever damaged something was when i dropped a 5 lbs book on my ps2, the ps2 only had cosmetic damages but the disk got scratched. accidents do happen and i just want that exta level of protection.

ill probably go to the apple store to check out some cases, thanks for the input guys.

it scratched in apples standard sleeve. i have yet to see a scratch on my psp yet my nano was riddled with scratches.

skytja · 10-12-2006, 05:00 PM

I've had a black 4GB nano for 11 months now. The only problem I have is I'd like the battery to last longer, but what do you expect for something that small?

I kept it in the leather sleeve that comes with it for the first 3 months. I got a couple of scratches in it. not bad. I put a Speck Rubber armor on it, and it's been fine since. adds to the bulk and heft a little, but it works great.

No screen problems, no flakyness.

skytja · 10-12-2006, 05:04 PM

I liked the I-River HD-20 (If I remember the model right) better. 20 GB hdd-based player, handled .flac and .ogg files, sounded great, and had a long battery life. . . until I dropped it one time too many.

10-30-2005, 03:16 PM	#16
eskimo_socks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 834 Credits: -130	I have one and love it, even if it scratches like crazy. Those people filing suit against apple haven't really got a case. __________________ Everything on a computer can be solved by hitting Ctrl Alt Del - Or bashing it Dell 2405 fund currently at - $0 - spent on xmas pressies

10-31-2005, 02:07 AM	#18
eskimo_socks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 834 Credits: -130	Yeah, they're just superficial, but they don't look great - but they certainly don't take away from the function of the device. __________________ Everything on a computer can be solved by hitting Ctrl Alt Del - Or bashing it Dell 2405 fund currently at - $0 - spent on xmas pressies

11-04-2005, 09:49 AM	#20
havocide The Exordium Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 91 Credits: -126	actually the scratches r more than superficial when they appear on the screen... mine had several... and it made the screen really unreadable since e light gets dispersed by the cracks fortunately putting on a transparent clear film sort of made e scratches less apparent so now my screen is alrite __________________ Havocidal.net

02-15-2006, 02:34 PM	#23
triadone Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,761 Reviews: 1 Credits: 334	i just got the contour isee nano clear case for my nano and really like it. looks like a competing product from dlo was just announced but on that one u can't remove the beltclip. __________________ Laptops: Apple iBook G4 1.2Ghz 12.1" LCD 1024x768 Radeon 9200 32MB 1.25GB RAM 60GB 7200rpm Hitachi 7k60 MacBook: White OS X Leopard 2.2Ghz Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM 500GB Seagate 5400rpm Intel GMA x3100 Desktop: Homebrewed Dual Boot: - WinXP Pro - Vista Ultimate Athlon 64 4000+ Radeon 9800xt 256MB MSI nVidia nForce 410 1.5GB DDR 400 RAM Dual Channel Seagate 160GB 8MB cache WD 1600JB 160GB 8MB cache Maxtor Maxline III 250GB 16MB cache Pioneer DVR-108 Last edited by triadone; 02-16-2006 at 02:50 PM.

02-16-2006, 01:52 AM	#24
2+2=4 i like CEREAL Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 107 Credits: -292	triadone, when you put the agent 18 on does it fit securely and does it even appear to be able to protect the nano in case something happens? also where did you but it from? i was also looking at this steel/ some type of metal case with foam inside to absorb shock the only problem is, i cant find decent reviews for the thing. thanks for the input. __________________ "Now your a horsy!"-cheese

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02-15-2006, 12:26 AM	#22
2+2=4 i like CEREAL Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 107 Credits: -292	do you guys use any protective cases for your nanos? if you do what kind and any recommendations? i was thinking of an agent 18 clear case or something to that effect for the nano because i want to shield the screen. ive been reading various reviews and just want a little input from you guys. i just want to have a little insurance in case something does happen to it. thanks

02-16-2006, 02:52 PM	#25
triadone Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,761 Reviews: 1 Credits: 334	my bad, i got mixed up, i had been looking at the agent18 option and the contour option at the apple store, and decided on the Contour product. i just worried about the bottom popping off and i don't have a dock as i just use the USB port. the Contour does well, snug fit and the case covers everything except the click wheel which i don't mind. __________________ Laptops: Apple iBook G4 1.2Ghz 12.1" LCD 1024x768 Radeon 9200 32MB 1.25GB RAM 60GB 7200rpm Hitachi 7k60 MacBook: White OS X Leopard 2.2Ghz Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM 500GB Seagate 5400rpm Intel GMA x3100 Desktop: Homebrewed Dual Boot: - WinXP Pro - Vista Ultimate Athlon 64 4000+ Radeon 9800xt 256MB MSI nVidia nForce 410 1.5GB DDR 400 RAM Dual Channel Seagate 160GB 8MB cache WD 1600JB 160GB 8MB cache Maxtor Maxline III 250GB 16MB cache Pioneer DVR-108

02-16-2006, 06:29 PM	#26
chode messiah Saturn Ascends Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coruscant Posts: 8,111 Reviews: 1 Credits: 823	i returned my nano. it looks sick, but after the scratches i didnt really like it. it really isn the best mp3 player quality wise. i dumped some extra cash for a creative instead. slightly above average player thats uber thin is what i think of the nano. i like the best possible sound i can get with as many features as possible. thats why i got the creatvie. __________________

02-16-2006, 11:35 PM	#27
2+2=4 i like CEREAL Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 107 Credits: -292	i keep reading about people who say their nanos get scratched, cm how did you scratch your nano, was it one of those random accidents? im generally careful with my electronics and the last time i ever damaged something was when i dropped a 5 lbs book on my ps2, the ps2 only had cosmetic damages but the disk got scratched. accidents do happen and i just want that exta level of protection. ill probably go to the apple store to check out some cases, thanks for the input guys. __________________ "Now your a horsy!"-cheese

10-12-2006, 05:00 PM	#29
skytja Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 Credits: -147	I've had a black 4GB nano for 11 months now. The only problem I have is I'd like the battery to last longer, but what do you expect for something that small? I kept it in the leather sleeve that comes with it for the first 3 months. I got a couple of scratches in it. not bad. I put a Speck Rubber armor on it, and it's been fine since. adds to the bulk and heft a little, but it works great. No screen problems, no flakyness.

10-12-2006, 05:04 PM	#30
skytja Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 Credits: -147	I liked the I-River HD-20 (If I remember the model right) better. 20 GB hdd-based player, handled .flac and .ogg files, sounded great, and had a long battery life. . . until I dropped it one time too many.

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