Thanks! I do use the X edit but the first 2-3 months I forced myself to just use the unit so that I would be able to make changes on the fly. Once I was comfortable with that I started using the X edit. What surprises me is that it seems like it's just my unit, I wasn't able to find any video/picture where it looks like mine that's why I feel like cheated...If I saw even one or two like mine I would say uh...it's ok! I believe that the marker it's not able to trace those minuscule writings, too thin. If its possible at all replacing them without opening the unit I would do it, I mean how much would they cost 5,10,15 $? Then I would apply the nail polish to protect them ;)