Hi Dex, Youre right about the window. On the original iPods there is that glass plate. On the new ones Im not quite sure. Ive only seen photos (i used pictures from the Apple site as reference pics). Ive actually ordered a new 15 gig ipod but havent received it yet. I plan on making any needed modifications to my model once I have the real thing in my hands. By the way can I interest you in a 5 gig original iPod? :o) Cheers, Max