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New iPod: Black or White?

ipod videoSo we've all heard the horror stories about how the black iPod nano scratches like a maniac. I have one. It is rather scratched already, but I also don't really care. I beat the heck out of my gear and I think the scratches add character.

However, this new iPod is made for viewing video. I don't want that screen scratched and it comes with a case to prevent such problems, but I'm probably still going to go for the black one. I just thought it would be fun to find out which one you would buy, TUAW readers: black or white new iPod? Vote in the comments and give us your reasoning too.

Bonus question: video iPod: Hot or not? 

So we've all heard the horror stories about how the black iPod nano scratches like a maniac. I have one. It is rather scratched already,...
 

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Steve Rubel

I bought a black nano and it scratched. I bought a black 5G and it came scratched so I sent it back and got white. I justify white by saying it's the iPod's "signature color" and that God (e.g. Steve Jobs) would want it that way. Then again he wears black...hmmm.

November 28 2005 at 7:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kba

white....with a colored protective skin..

November 08 2005 at 10:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tim

You guys are lucky. I splurged a few weeks ago and got a nano... and love it. I can't imagine just being able to go out and get another new iPod like that. I would like a white, but if I did get one now I would get black just to be different from my white nano. Theoretically I could get one in a few weeks, but I am saving up for a Mac mini... Perhaps I should wait a little bit until they have Front Row like the the iMac.

October 13 2005 at 8:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
k-one

Got a black nano and ordered a black 60 to match

October 13 2005 at 2:17 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
starwxrwx

white white white! ordered! oh so excited! *squeals*

October 12 2005 at 11:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Wry Cooter

Hey, here's one. You think Sony will let ITMS have video content, on the condition that they allow the PSP to sync to iTunes? Regarding the accessory market-- this is probably helping the iPod get into MORE retail, because those accessories have a HUGE mark up that retailers are happy to give space to. (Think of the price of your typical Greeting Card, and floor space dedicated to its display, compared to the cost of its materials)

October 12 2005 at 10:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Twist

I would get the black one. Video is nothing but a gimmick IMHO. The larger screen and thinner device is nice though.

October 12 2005 at 9:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lynn Stimpson

I ordered a black 30 gig. I think it's really classy looking, My mini died this morning and has to go visit the Apple store for an evaluation and perhaps CPR. It will now become the back-up iPod. I listen to audiobooks constantly and am looking forward to a color screen and Video.

October 12 2005 at 8:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Robert Nelson

I ordered the 60gb in White. Only because I have the 4gb in Black. i figured if I went with the white I would have one of each.

October 12 2005 at 7:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tmk

White (my iPod #13) and yes it's H-O-T. :-)

October 12 2005 at 7:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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