I have my iPod nano now for almost six months and have to say, yes, he has a few scratches okay but I do not treat him with kid gloves, too! Sound quality (WITH OTHER HEADPHONES) is great and the design is more than pleasing. The screen resolution is detailed and properly useful. One can its albums via iTunes (incidentally madness Program) assign a cover and the corresponding lyrics! Photos are displayed in brilliant quality. The only drawback is that you the nano (if no special adapter available) always has to load on PC. Again at a glance: + Design + Sound quality + Processing + Value for money + Software for PC + Customer Service + Accessories range (only the price davonist really steep!) - Battery life: 14 hours (with me, although more and more shows, but after two-thirds already consuming ROT on!) - Scratch resistance Hope to have helped with the purchase of the MP3 player!