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As the new cover is only protecting the screen, wouldn't that lead to the back of the device to acquire the scratches usually associated with apple devices? Th
by pilif 16y ago
As the new cover is only protecting the screen, wouldn't that lead to the back of the device to acquire the scratches usually associated with apple devices?
This might lower the resale value of the device which could be another reason for the design that Apple has chosen here.
- spitfire 16y agoDoesn't anyone like patina anymore? A scratched up aluminium back looks good as time goes on. Same with your leather briefcase as it wears in, or your cars seats.
- panacea 16y ago"by spitfire 22 minutes ago" Eponysterical, as they say on MetaFilter.
- jsz0 16y agoThe iPad V1's back was very resilient to scratching. Not sure if the same is true of the V2. Ultimately any mobile device is going to get some dings. That's just how it goes.