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The iPod touch screen takes a beating

Posted on October 8th, 2007 in iPod Touch | 4 Comments »

I’ve always known that the screen on the iPhone is super scratch resistance, and thank goodness the iPod touch inherited a similar resilient screen. To prove it, Mitchell from GearDiary wanted to know if the iPod touch would scratch easily.

ipod touch screen

My dear friends, this video isn’t intended for anyone with a weak heart. There were moments where I had to turn my head and wanted to shed a tear or two. You should take a deep breath before clicking over to watch the video.

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iPod Touch screen problems, Negative Black Effect [Updated]

Posted on September 15th, 2007 in iPod Touch | 129 Comments »

[Update 10:10pm Sept 15,2007] Just came home with the second iPod touch and guess what?! Surprise, surprise the problem still exists! This has to be a widespread problem and not isolated as I’d hoped.

There’s nothing worse than coming home with your shiny new toy to find a major problem with it — in the case of the iPod touch, the screen is defective. There seems to be what is called the negative black effect. It’s hard to explain so I’ve put together a sample video with the iPod touch next to the iPhone playing the same video.

ipod touch “negative black effect”

Click over for more pictures and a demo video.

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iPod Touch Unboxing Video

Posted on September 14th, 2007 in iPod Touch | 22 Comments »

Apple promised us that we would see the iPod Touch hit stores in a couple of weeks (Sept 28, 2007). Well, don’t look for it to be out for another two weeks (I specified another day/date in the unboxing video, mistakenly). However, I’ve already gotten our hands on one.

ipod touch unboxing

Click over to watch the unboxing video and more live shots of the unboxing ceremony.

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iPod Touch Leather Folio case

Posted on September 13th, 2007 in iPod Touch Accessories, iPod Touch Cases | 2 Comments »

This fashionable Belkin iPod Touch leather folio case provides full protection from everyday scratches and scuffs. The super sleek and portable design lets you slip the case with iPod Touch inside it, right into your pant pocket or purse.

iPod touch Leather Folio case from Belkin

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Hands-On with the iPod Touch from Apple’s Sept 5th event

Posted on September 12th, 2007 in Apple Special Event, iPod Touch | No Comments »

In case you missed it, I attended the Apple Event on September 5th, you know, the one where the iPod Touch was announced, anyways, I was able to get some hands on time and some pretty good footage of the iPod Touch in action. There isn’t much more to say other than Action!

Vincent Nguyen for Apple-Touch.com with iPod Touch

Click over to watch iPod Touch in action!

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