iPod Classic screen-more durable?

Dude, why ask? Just get a screen protector when they become available. You won't even know it's there with one of those clear plastic ones that only cover the screen like the Invisible Shield ones. Just imagine that it's as scratch prone as possible because scratching it would be catastrophic (if you ever want to watch a video on it).

And as for the iPod recycling program, you only received $15 off for it? That's not too good. I sold my iPod Mini a couple days ago and got $60 for it. Of course I included a world on extras, but it was a Mini. Granted, you may not have even gotten $60 for it depending on what kind of shape it was in, but I'm sure you could've at least gotten $40 for it (worst case scenario). Not flaming, just opining.

I see. Not bad, the deal you got then. Not bad at all. And if you'd rather not put anything on your iPod, then you'd rather only keep it until the next generation, I'm assuming? It will surely, with normal use, take some lumps. I'd say the screen isn't made to be as durable as the iPod touch or iPhone simply understanding the way Apple thinks. First, the screen on the iPone is made to withstand a lot of traffic, what with it being a touch screen and all. Second, the screen is the big deal with the iPhone, it's bigger, and is made to display. The iPod Classic is more or less made to play your music. Therefore, Apple could cut costs by simply only using an adequate screen. It won't have the traffic of the iPhone because, theoretically, there's no need to actually ever touch it, right? Also, the screen is smaller and the video and photo capabilities is, for the most part, just a novelty. Anyways, I'd be very careful with the carefree liberties you intend on taking with your new device. I can understand the intention to not put anything on it, and I can understand that in a couple months, you probably wouldn't even care about the scratches it has anyways. Eh, it's all relative, actually. I'd say there's no way you'll keep this thing for the duration of its life (say 3 years) without scratching the screen if you don't protect it with a film. My opinion.

I heard that Martin Fields (Overlay?) screen protector are the best?
http://www.overlayplus.com/

Yeah....Um.... I it is as scratch prone as the 5g. Got some already. Apple makes the most fragile gadgets in the world.

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Invisible Shield ( http://www.shieldzone.com/ipods) makes a urethane overlay - either full body (though takes away from the look of the new metallic body) or screen only. If applied to the screen correctly, you won't even know it's there.

I used this on my Video iPod and it worked great.

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http://www.nokiaphoneblog.com/2006/07/invisibleshieldscreenprotect.html
+The InvisibleSHIELD and the Overlay Plus are both high-quality screen protectors. So which one is better for you?+

+Well, to start with, both are made of different materials. The invisibleSHIELD is definitely the more "rubbery" of the two which makes it slightly more easier to scratch - the Overlay Plus uses some kind of extra glossy material that makes anything slide off. However, my attempts to scratch up both the invisibleSHIELD and the Overlay Plus with my keys and my fingernails ended in vain. I have to give it to both companies - these protectors are pretty scratch resistant.+

+However, on a practical note, the invisibleSHIELD wins hands down. The invisibleSHIELD has bar-none the easiest installation of any screen protector I've tried AND it comes with a lifetime warranty. Add the fact that it's cheaper than the competitors and it's over.+ >>>

The screen does seem to be more durable than previous generations, my previous was a 30GB Photo. That thing would scratch it fit touched it with a finger. My 160GB Classic seems to be able to handle things better. I am able to wipe the screen with a eyeglass cleaning cloth when it needs it. Most of the time, I keep it in a case though but I take it out of the case when I am at home. I don't care about scratches on the back so much.