The scratchable nano, the revolting artists, and the reliable Apple

Walt Mossberg believes that contrary to what Apple claims the ipod Nano scratches easily. He compared his use of the nano with that of his Treo and noted that the nano was badly scratch after subjecting it to the same stresses as his Treo. Mossberg thinks that one reason why there have been many reports of nano scratches is because of the nano's small size that people carries it differently than other iPod models. Mossberg recommends that Apple should include a strong, thin case for the nano.

Steve Ulanoff thinks that reports of the easily scratchable nano screen might have been first planted by jealous competitors, then reporters were fed with more stories coming most likely from blogs. Ulanoff thinks that the issue with the scratched boils down to people's carelessness.

Sony, BMG, Victor, and Warner aren't making their artist's songs available on iTMS Japan but Japanese artists have decided to take matters into their own hands by signing up exclusive deals with iTunes.

According to the Guardian Unlimited, the magazine Which? lists Apple on the top as the brand most reliable.