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Although it has denied that the iPod nano is more susceptible to scratches than any other iPod model, Apple's latest shipments of the ultra-thin digital music player include a new protective sleeve. The soft fabric sleeve is nearly identical to the one included with Apple's new fifth-generation video iPod, only scaled down to fit the nano snugly. Apple previously did not ship any protective casing with nano, which was introduced in September. Last month, consumers upset about easily scratched or marred iPod nanos filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple, demanding their money back plus a share of the company’s profits. The suit was later extended when consumers from the United Kingdom and Mexico filed a similar class-action lawsuit against the company in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Word that Apple -- under pressure from the suit -- would begin including protective sleeves with the nano was first revealed in a previous AppleInsider report. Rumor also has it that Apple has instructed its iPod nano manufacturing partner Hon Hai to include an additional layer of protective coating on the latest batch of nanos. Sources who continue to file accurate reports have said that iPod maker is prepared to ship between 3 and 4 million nanos each month for the three-month period ending December 31st.

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Originally posted by VERTiG0 Oh Apple what won't you do!

toasters.

this is good news.
ive had mine for less than a month and it is all scratched up.

I wish I had a protective sleeve...

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ahahahhahahaha.

I can just see the Apple executives going:

"You say our products have garbage screens? Well to shut you dumb trend whores up, here's a protective sleeve. The screen is still garbage, but now you get the added benefit of having to not only take the iPod out of your pocket when you want to switch a song, but ALSO having to pull it out and back into the protective sleeve! SEE? Isn't this way so much easier??? I bet you're fucking ecstatic now that you bought an iPod.

Oh fuck wait. I'm about to blow your mind. Ready? Here goes:

The sleeve comes with YET ANOTHER FEATURE!!! YEAHHH!!!! Now while you're fumbling around for a full minute with your Nano and your sleeve, trying to press a button, EVERYONE around you will get the full minute to appreciate that you own an iPod! Man, girls will flock to you the next time you want to change the volume."

The next model of iPods should come out with a silicone replica of Steve Jobs' dick included, so customers would have something to suck on while using teh iPods - for a more accurate representation of the iPod user.

Note that I don't have a problem with the 4th Gen iPods (in fact I was thinking of buying a used one myself) - I really think they should have stuck those around for a little while longer, made them less expensive, brought in more different Gigabyte versions. What I do have a problem with is how well Apple is able to sell an absolutely inferior product to the masses.

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I've also noticed that in our most recent shipment of iPod Nanos, included is a second translucent removable protective cover in addition to the classic 'Don't Steal Music' warning cover.

This is more than likely to shut the masses up.