new ipod video or nano??, which one is better to you? Options

[*mipadi*]

The nano screen scratching issues are not that widespread, contrary to what the media would make it out to be. And by all accounts, as long as you follow common-sense care practices, it's not really an issue. If you keep it in a case when you are carrying it or storing it, it will probably be fine.

[Mr. Slowjamz]

im getting the ipod video this weekend m its gonna be great....now i know a good place where i can store my porn movies in .....

just kidding .......

but anyways ...yea im getting a 60 gb one this friday and i cant wait .....i have so much songs and now i can finally use it to record live band practices after school ....talk about being a music major ...

[Just_Dream]

The nano screen scratching issues are not that widespread, contrary to what the media would make it out to be. And by all accounts, as long as you follow common-sense care practices, it's not really an issue. If you keep it in a case when you are carrying it or storing it, it will probably be fine.

^ my thoughts exactly. I don't know why people are going crazy over it. It's said that only 1/10 of 1% of all iPod nanos have a screen defect--it's covered by warranty because if the screen gets cracked or there's dead pixels or anything like that, they will send you a new nano. Anyone ordering the nano legally from any store gets the warranty.

Also, think about it--if you had something that was expensive and you wanted to take special care of it, wouldn't you put it in a case? Such as a cell phone--some people put it in a case because they are afraid of getting them scratched. The iPod is no different.

TYPiKALFEMME - I'll get back to you on the nano's cover. We're ordering a different one--I'll let you know once i get it lol. The one I have now is okay, but it totally ruins the appeal of it haha. Boo crystal shields. I'm sure my next cover will be great. :]

Wait, isn't the iPod video easily scratchable too since it seems to be of the same type of coating and thickness of coating on it? It's the same glossy feel.

[sadolakced acid]

when you buy a 10,000 dollar diamond necklace, do you except it to break easily?

[KissMe2408]

lol my mom just bought a nano. I have no idea why, she said she just wanted to buy something nice for herself.
I would def go for the IPOD Video. I mean the nano is nice and small, but i really dont care about how small it is.
Actually i'm happy with my mini-ipod. that's all i need :)

[o0olaalaa]

video cuz nano breaks easily, my friend put it in this pocket and sat down and it snapped in half. and ipod video holds more songs which i need

[Just_Dream]

when you buy a 10,000 dollar diamond necklace, do you except it to break easily?

If this refers to my post..

It's not that the nano breaks easily (Click to read an article about the destruction of an iPod nano), but rather that it scratches easily. This article proves that even by running over it with a car and dropping it didn't damage the player internally, but rather externally. The player still played. And iPod is meant for music, not for people to parade around with just for it's appeal. Sure it's nice because it's small, but it's meant to be used as a mp3 player, correct? A $10 grand diamond necklace, on the other hand, is just for appeal. The gold (or silver, or platinum) chain will start to get dirty after regular usage. Similar to a nano--it will get dirty and scratch after regular usage.

It only breaks if one attemps to break the nano, or that there was a defect within the system (which is in part, apple's fault, only affecting 1/10 of 1% of all nanos, which are replaceable due to warranty) itself. a 10,000 necklace would be carefully crafted, since it's worth so much.

Yes it is apple's fault for making it easily scratchable, but remember that by taking special care, it will be fine. There isn't a majority of defect with nanos. I'm just so sick of people complaining when they could've taken precautions.

I expect this would be the same with iPod video, since it's just as glossy.

[uLoVeMikeRoch]

Oh my god, how many god damn times do I have to say this?
Christina, IT DID BREAK THE NANO.
Read the article correctly, it crushed the insides of the player.

[*mipadi*]

Oh my god, how many god damn times do I have to say this?
Christina, IT DID BREAK THE NANO.
Read the article correctly, it crushed the insides of the player.

Well, yes, but it took quite a bit of abuse is the point. Anything will break given enough force; it's the amount of force that matters.

[bonluvdan]

the former.

iPod

[*kryogenix*]

iPod video is outselling the nano at the moment, if I remember correctly.

[sadolakced acid]

i've heard of people sitting on nanos and breaking them.

probably the screen part.

anyways, i don't know about it.

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

the video is better. i have one; its so cool.

besides, i heard that the nano has problems with it. that's why i didnt get one. and it breaks too easily.

[Just_Dream]

Oh my god, how many god damn times do I have to say this?
Christina, IT DID BREAK THE NANO.
Read the article correctly, it crushed the insides of the player.

Yea after like, running over it with a car. And then after doing so much damage, it later broke. Seriously, who's going to do that a Nano? I mean, it's $200+ dollars anyways. Yes it breaks in the END. That's becuase they've damaged it in a various ways. I believe, after running it over with a car, it still ran and played music, even though the screen was all white.

Well, yes, but it took quite a bit of abuse is the point. Anything will break given enough force; it's the amount of force that matters.

^ Exactly.

I accidentally sat on my nano. Hahah but it still works fine. It's not like, I'm 500 pounds and I FELL on the nano from 1000 ft. up.

[Lyrical Lies]

the nano is so stupid, first they made the shuffle with no screen then the anorexic iPod Nano that could prolly get broken easily. get the regular iPod or at least a mini

[Oranite]

The nano because I don't need to have my entire library of song everyday. Its just a waste of any extra $50-$100 depending if you get the 2GB or 4GB. Plus the fact that I would never watch any videos on such a small screen. Like come on do you think its really good to watch something on such a small screen? Personally I would rather watch stuff on my regular tv or wide screen.

Though its not like the nano is all that good either. It gets easily scratched and alot more breakable in comparision to that of the old ipod mini.

[Teesa]

The original is the best, I think. But the nano is soo cute. My friend brought one to school the other day and I could close it completely around my hand. I just saw the commercial with the video one, and I guess that's pretty cool too.