problems with ipod? I've never had a problem with my battery life...i've never needed even 8 hours of battery...so not that...i guess the scratching thing then...that practically every case that you buy for it will scratch it anyway...i'm starting to look at iPOD cases like car Bra...why protect the paint if no one will ever see it ;)...i can't wait to get my Free 4G ipod...then maybe i'll sing a different tune

same reason as a car- the resale value :)

the ipod dulls pretty quickly with regular use. the skin type cases don't hide the beautiful curves of the ipod though.