Why can't you spin an iPod click wheel or touch an iPod touch with anything besides your finger?

Question

I was just wondering...

Answer 1

Ummm, I don't even want to know what other part of your body you're sitting there trying to fiddle your ipod with.

LOL... you're so silly!

Answer 2

because it like one of those touch screens lke on the iphone its responsive to heat like whats in your hand

Answer 3

There are 3 different kinds of touch screens, the one utilized by Apple is heat sensitive. Which means you can't wear gloves or use a stylus to use your apple products