iPod Scratch Prevention

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iPod Scratches

Apple's beautifully crafted iPods suffer from one condition: easily scratching. Since inception scratches have been a constant complaint from iPod owners. While the material used for the cases of the entire iPod line are designed to be scratch resistant, inevitable encounters with keys, coins, and the unintended drop or skid have all proven the devices are far from scratch-proof.







It doesn't really matter why iPods scratch so easily, what matters is what you can do about it. The best route is prevention. Two courses of action: (1) a film to protect the case, and (2) a rubberized type case which covers the majority of the phone protecting it from impact or scratches.

The biggest complaint about the latter is the inability to put the iPod onto its docking station without removing it from the case. I've experienced this first hand and it is a hassle. The first option works fine as long as you're still going to babysit the iPod (and not drop it). Scratches-you're covered. Rendering it inoperable by dropping it from four feet-no so much.

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Invisible iPod Scratch Prevention

One company has an innovative solution which employs military technology to protect your iPod from scratches. Called invisibleSHIELD, the company has created a clear film which is incredibly scratch resistant. When applied to an iPod it is also virtually invisible.

The company has gone to great lengths to show that their product can protect iPods (and other devices) from getting scratches. How far have they gone? They've taken a piece of the clear material and dropped a bowling ball on it from varying heights to show that it absorbs the impact. They also took an iPod that has the invisibleSHIELD product applied to it and have literally attacked it with a weed wacker.

Of course, their web site also has the usual "to be expected" videos of them abusing iPods with keys. The result: no scratches!

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iPod Information Elsewhere on the Web 

No More iPod/iPhone Scratches
Make your iPod or iPhone scratch-proof with this clear protective shell!
invisibleSHIELD - iPod Scratch Protection
Protect your iPod from scratches with invisibleSHIELD.
Wikipedia iPod Page
Everything you wanted to know about Apple's iPod line of music players
iPod troubleshooting basics and service FAQ
Have a problem with your iPod? Just about everything BUT scratches covered here!
Apple Store (U.S.) - Shop iPod
Shop for iPod's at the Apple Store online.

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