The build quality was the first thing that impressed me when I first took my new Desire out of the box. It feels nicely heavy and solidly built. The screen doesnt have the oleophobic coating like the iPhone, but I haven't scratched mine yet. It can be avoided more by getting a case for it, that's what I did. Small scratches won't affect it anyway, when the screen is on you wouldn't see them.

 

my iphone had scratch the first day i got it on the back. even in a case. but i hav dropped my desire, chucked in my bag, and i slide it across the room on carpet and not a mark . and it feels good and strong

 

My fiance

 

If you want a scratch free Desire, get a Zagg maximum shield.

I put one on mine, and it's wicked. Look on youtube for what it does...

 

I found this video quite disturbing to watch, but give it a go if you have a strong stomach. [FONT=&quot]YouTube - Nexus One: The Story - Episode 3: Testing[/FONT]

 

Good video. I hope my phone doesn't have to come across any of those tests. I tried some clear screens from ebay, but they would peel off at my ear when taking a call. I haven't found a case i like yet. So for now, it sits in my pocket. I don't put anything else in that pocket and tend to put the screen facing out.

 

Build is good apart from the bezel around the screen, 2 days in i dropped my desire and it dinted and chipped theb bezel heavily, It wasn't until i looked closer that i noticed it had alot more scratches on it, My adivice, Get a silicone case of ebay for a couple of quid, Covers all the phone apart from the screen.

 

i have the official HTC Screen protectors and i have been very impressed. Doesn't feel any different

 

Heh I put it screen facing in..

My leg is squishy the corner of a table etc is not so

The Folex screen cover I got is great, Cost about

 

Can't really comment on scratches but i doubt it will last a few years. Imo the iPhone is more scratch prone but it feels like a solid brick compared to Desire.
The battery cover has started creaking and the soft touch finish has already started wearing off. Luckily they're relatively cheap to replace.

 

Bear in mind that before i applied a flexishield i was using a pDair leather pouch and slipping it in and out constantly. I was also wiping the back to rid my greasy fingerprints. So unless nobody else has had the same issue i guess it was one of those that caused the soft texture to fade away.

 

I have an iPod Touch (had for about a year) and an HTC desire (about 2 weeks).

My iPod Touch still has no scratches to speak of inspite of not really taking care of it. My HTC desire glass screen scratched in the first week of having it in my pocket. I now keep it in a leather case .