Tissue scratches?

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Tissue scratches?

I've got a white iPod Nano. While still deciding on a cover and waiting for some to actually come to Australia, I've kept the sticker that's on the front, that came on it, and just using a tissue so that the polished metal at the back doesn't get scratched. But I've heard that even tissues or clothing can scratch the iPod Nano. Is this true?

Posted on Oct 12, 2005 5:29 AM

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Answer 1

Harry

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Oct 12, 2005 6:33 AM in response to amsdc

Yes, tissues are abrassive. Try blowing your nose with tissues all day and see how sore your nose gets. Plastic isn't as hardy as your skin so it its sore (scratched) a lot quicker.

Best you use a microfiber cloth or other cloth meant specifically for LCD screens.

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Answer 2

Oct 12, 2005 7:15 AM in response to amsdc

Don't remove the orginial plastic until you get a skin. This is mandatory.

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Answer 3

Oct 12, 2005 10:48 AM in response to amsdc

Tissue are made from wood fiber... most sunglass manufacturers recommends using cotton or microfiber cloth for cleaning. This will certainly apply to the nano.

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Answer 4

Oct 12, 2005 11:05 AM in response to amsdc

use my favorit zcover silicone case protect your nano. go over tons of zcover reviews. get one at www.zcover.com, you will love it as we do.

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Ptown

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Oct 12, 2005 11:22 AM in response to amsdc

"Best you use a microfiber cloth or other cloth meant specifically for LCD screens."

So you are certain that these will not scratch an iPod Nano LCD screen or body ??? (with out screen protector or case because then why would you need to clean it if you had all that on it)

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Answer 6

Oct 12, 2005 11:27 AM in response to Ptown

I have read another post where someone said a microfiber cloth damaged his nano.

It's just best to never have to clean the unprotected screen. Get something like the invisible shield to slap on there right away, so you don't even have to worry about it.

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Answer 7

Oct 12, 2005 12:42 PM in response to amsdc

I have used Novus #1 and #2 which worked well along with Brasso which also worked well. Take your time, don't use a lot a pressure, it will take a while to get out those fine scratched. Get a skin before using, that is all I can say.

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Answer 8

Oct 12, 2005 1:05 PM in response to amsdc

If you haven't already disposed of it, keep it in the plastic in which it was shipped. (Easily modified).
Don't even touch it until you aquire some sort of protection. I have read in these threads that "scratches add character", I don't agree, but I understand the sentiment.

Well, here are some options:

http://playlistmag.com/features/2005/10/04/nanocases/index.php

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Answer 9

Jeff--

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Oct 12, 2005 3:19 PM in response to amsdc

zcover seems to be a lot of peoples favorite so far

still waiting to see someone that has the clear zcover and a black nano post some pictures.... wink wink

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Answer 10

Oct 12, 2005 3:33 PM in response to Jeff--

I think the only negative response is that the "zcover" inhibits the tactile response with regard the "iWheel".

Did I say that correctly ?

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Answer 11

Jeff--

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Oct 12, 2005 3:35 PM in response to frederick haggerty

yes, I think that is the only one I have seen also

the new invisible shield (the one with the click wheel cut out) looks like it may be better than the original version (all one piece)

http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2005/GearNGadgets/October2005/RDMGG_Invisible ShieldCutOut.htm

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Answer 12

Oct 12, 2005 3:42 PM in response to Jeff--

My nano got scratched when I used a LENS CLOTH to clean it...

Thats some pretty soft plastic.

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Answer 13

Synsongs

Level 2

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Oct 12, 2005 3:44 PM in response to RainyDayMagazine

Interesting...

I am wearing glasses since more then 30 years. Not one of the approx. 10 glasses I have owned so far has been visibly scratched by using various tissue. But the Nano screen does.

I am still sad when I look at my both Nanos. Reading some of messages here gives me the impression that a gear designed to carry in your pocket should better not used pior to buying expensive protecting equipment. Personally, I have a different understanding of how MP3 players should be constructed.

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Answer 14

Oct 13, 2005 5:13 AM in response to burntjello

Go for the white version. USE EXTREME CAUTION, REGARDLESS ! ! The scratches are not as pronounced on this unit.

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Answer 15

Oct 13, 2005 6:22 AM in response to Synsongs

We agree and we bet Apple has already quietly ask for a different formulation for the clear covering. One of the downside of being the first in line to buy 😟

Didn't the car buying public finally caught on that one should never buy the first model year of a car if one cared more about reliability than look?

I guess we gadget geeks are relearning that lesson...at least we have a way to vent and to get the companies to listen a bit more now 🙂

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