Mini Screen Display

I am considering the purchase of an IPod Mini - but have some concern about how fragile it might be. A) If it is dropped by accident or bumped while carried in a purse or backpack, how easily is the screen damaged? B)Is it beyond repair if this happens? C)Or can it be restored/fixed. D)Is there a product that can be recommended to protect the mini from damage? I know this is a four part question - but I read through many, many posts and didn't see anything specific on this topic. I know someone who damaged their IPod - and it was not covered under warranty - so I was just wondering if this is a common occurance. Thanks in advance for your assistance!

You can buy an otter box for your ipod, it's drop desistant, water desistant, but it costs $50.
http://www.otterbox.com/products/ipod_cases/index.htm

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