Yes. Just you.Originally posted by Zaf
Is it only me that think iPods look a bit cheap and tacky ?

The iPods are usually louder. But a European law has made Apple restrict the volume of European iPods.
This can be "side-stepped" using euPod.
http://www.ringom.no/espen/ipod/
Excellent program.
As for scratches; Invest in a decent case for it.
www.everythingipod.co.uk
is a good source. The DLO Action Jacket and iSkin eXo 1 & 2 come highly reccommended. The former by me.