Apple more than likely had to change their plastic to be thinner for the Nano since its so much smaller. This is probably what caused it to be so susceptable to scratches. Apple's not stupid. They knew this would happen. Thats why they have "no comment" written in all the newspapers. They'll fix the problem, and knowing Apple, they'll probably make it impossible to be scratched and use it as their slogan. Then BOOM! Twice as many Nano's will be purchased than before, and Apple will be in the clear again. Its how they work... Its not admirable, but its worked for 25 years, so I don't see it changing anytime soon.