Apple replacing recalled nanos with new models

In mid-November, TUAW reported on Apple's program to replace certain first-generation iPod nanos with refurbished models. The replacement program was designed to resolve issues with iPod nanos manufactured between September of 2005 and January of 2006 that could cause overheating and pose a safety risk. Now some nano owners are reporting on a MacRumors forum that Apple is replacing their 2 GB first-generation iPod nanos with 8 GB sixth-generation models.

News of the first shipment of these newer units came from MacRumors reader CoolCatGee, who posted an image of an email that had been sent by Apple announcing the shipping of the device. The reader checked the serial number of the new device and found that it was a 6th generation iPod nano.

So why is Apple sending out newer devices to replace old equipment? It appears that there was unprecedented response to the "recall," and there may have been only a small number of refurbished units to send out. Many of the forum respondents also noted that the replacement is taking 5 to 6 weeks, meaning that Apple might be providing the newer units as part of its usual policy of over-delivering on promises.

MacRumors is now backing up its forum posters with a confirmed report that Apple is indeed shipping sixth-generation iPod nanos. The devices come with an expired warranty, and forum fans are unsure if they're refurbished 6G iPod nanos or completely new devices.

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Source: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1277803&page=10

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Some nano owners are reporting on a MacRumors forum that Apple is replacing their 2 GB first-generation iPod nanos with 8 GB sixth-generation models

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brianashe@mac.com

The original Nano was $199, the new one is just $129. RIP OFF!!!!!

Just kidding. (In case anyone couldn't tell.) I have one and my return envelope just arrived today but I, too, prefer the older form factor. Oh well. Like another poster said, I can always sell the new one and buy another old one. Maybe I'll get lucky and get another in the same serial number range. :-) Or else maybe get one with a metal body.

December 20 2011 at 6:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

c460053

Hey there all,

According to the email I received from Apple, I too will get a 6th Gen 8GB Nano. Amazing.

This is EXACTLY why I buy Apple products. Apple is replacing a product that has a defect which I have used and abused since 2006. This after I've already got $20 or $30 in that class action lawsuit about the scratches!

Mine never got hot or blew up, but the battery did go to wherever batteries go when they die about two years in. I just stuck it in my (insert your favorite speaker dock here) and plugged in my headphones for sleepytime enjoyment. Worked like a charm.

I will say this: If I had known that I would get a newer generation Nano I prolly wouldn't have sent mine out for replacement. Despite its limitations...I really did like the old form factor better. Nostalgia, maybe.

I've bought 3 iPods since, iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more.

Having said that, because of the "dead" battery in my old Nano and the fact that it spent more than half of its life in a powered speaker dock, a newer Nano in the same dock isn't going to hurt my feelings any at all ;)

I'd like to make one point about the complaints around the net about possibly getting refurbs. OF COURSE you are getting refurbs...regardless of which Gen you get. Personally, I don't care if my "new-to-me" 6th Gen Nano has spent its previous life stewing in some 300# WoW fanatic's ass crack. Apple surely cleaned it, it works, and they GAVE it to me. I shouldn't have to type this again, but just to be clear: I bought the original in 2006!

I'd like you to name one other tech item you bought in 2006 that: 1. You still have (bet it's Apple) 2. You could get a replacement for (regardless of the defect). 3.) You'd get a "better than what you originally bought" replacement for.

Apple's not perfect, but they did all of us a very serious good with this Nano thing. Stop the bitchin' (*I mean web wide bitchin' not here)

December 20 2011 at 4:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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rspekin

actually, one does not need to worry about a WoW's arse-crack sweat wiped off a refurbished product; most, if not all "refreshed" products are brought up to Apple's standards... and said products are overruns, store samples, demos, returns that are because the box opened up even without the actual product taken out (upgrading from a smaller GB to bigger, or incorrect color)

glad to see someone is enthusiastic with Apple policy

December 21 2011 at 6:38 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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c460053

Sweet! No sweat...even better ;)

Just got mine FedEx. Silver. Looks like new, works like new, and it'll sit in my speaker dock just like the old one...with an additional 6GB of sleepytime tunes.

Plus, with a valid battery and its tiny size, I can take it with me on my next marathon...which I'm never going to run.

Best purchase ever. I almost feel guilty. Almost.

Wish Apple made my Chevy S10, my Toshiba TV, and my "professionally installed" irrigation system. Would have saved me about $8,000 this year.

One day...

December 21 2011 at 6:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down