Apple Indeed Replacing Recalled iPod Nano Units with Current-Generation Models

[manskybook]

battery longevity

I am a 5 percenter too. Our's was used all the time still. The form factor and the click wheel were the best.

So exactly how long do you think a sealed battery would last, and what were your plans to replace it after warranty?

 

[cerote]

So exactly how long do you think a sealed battery would last, and what were your plans to replace it after warranty?

The battery was still holding out just fine even after all these years. But a recall comes up for battery fires and I would rather play it safe because I don't sit there and watch it charge.

And even when the time would come to replace it I would for sure have not got the 6th gen one. I have no interest in the 6th gen.

 

[Changen]

For those of you that have been fortunate enough to receive the word of your replacement coming or have received it. How long did it it take from beginning to end I asked for my box november 13 got it toward the end of the month and when I check my status it says received dec 3rd identified problem dec 3rd replacement pending dec 3rd hasn't changed since.

 

[TypeMRT]

I mailed off my perfectly-functioning, but potentially "dangerous" nano yesterday. I'm pretty indifferent about getting a 6th gen nano since I have an iPhone that goes everywhere with me.
I wonder if Apple is rebuilding its 1st gen inventory by refurbing the ones that have already been shipped in? Probably not worth the hassle or potential litigation considering how much $$$ they've been making lately. "Free" 6th gen nanos as replacements for 5+ year-old 1st gen nanos is good marketing. It's cheap if it helps build customer loyalty and reinforces multi-touch screens as the future for Apple.

 

[ne0star]

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I live in the uk and have had 'product replacement pending' since November the 12th. No further update

Anyone in the uk had a despatch notice? Their 6 week turnaround will be up on Saturday for me.

 

[kugino]

I just got my shipping notice and checked the serial number. Mine looks like it's a BRAND NEW 6G. Warranty until Dec 19, 2012 and eligible for AppleCare. Guess they've ran out of refurbs of the 6G, too. This keeps up, some of you might be getting iPod touches!

Oh, they received my nano on nov. 23 and shipped the new one on dec. 20.

 

[scoobdriver]

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I live in the uk and have had 'product replacement pending' since November the 12th. No further update

Anyone in the uk had a despatch notice? Their 6 week turnaround will be up on Saturday for me.

Likewise , I really hope we're getting a 6G

 

[Confuzzzed]

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I live in the uk and have had 'product replacement pending' since November the 12th. No further update

Anyone in the uk had a despatch notice? Their 6 week turnaround will be up on Saturday for me.

Ditto. Exact same timelines. To be honest, I am going to give the new one as a present to my nephew for his birthday in February so not in a hurry. If we get the 1st gen back, it goes back in the drawer

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Warranty until Dec 19, 2012 and eligible for AppleCare

suspect that's simply a tick in the box error by the system. Enjoy (in as much as anyone can enjoy 'free' warranty)

 

[covertsurfer]

I'm in the UK and have been waiting since 17th Nov. Once someone from the UK gets a shipment. Can you let us know what model you're getting?

 

[neilos24]

I'm in the UK and have been waiting since 17th Nov. Once someone from the UK gets a shipment. Can you let us know what model you're getting?

Same as me, i keep looking i want to know what im getting back (hopefully a new 6th Gen)

 

[Frosticus]

Anyone in UK received theirs yet?

I'm in the UK and have been waiting since 17th Nov. Once someone from the UK gets a shipment. Can you let us know what model you're getting?

Same... my repair status has been "Product replacement pending" since November 17th

Has anyone in the UK received their replacement unit yet? If so, what was it?

 

[nrushforth]

I'm in the UK and have been waiting since 17th Nov. Once someone from the UK gets a shipment. Can you let us know what model you're getting?

Also in the UK, Been waiting since November 22nd. Will be sad to see the 1G Nano go, but if we get a 6th Gen as replacement will not complain.

Also was wondering if it is a blanket 8GB for all Nano's regardless of the one you sent in. or will they replace 4GB (top end 1st Gen Nano) with 16GB and 1GB/2GB with 8GB? Would be interesting.

 

[Cursed]

I'm in the UK and am still on the Empty Box Shipped stage. I sent the iPod to them 10 days ago.

 

[ricemonk]

UK Replacement

I am in the UK also and am at stage 3: Product replacement pending.

I would like to know what units people are getting in the UK. I was pretty quick to start the program when it became available however Apple only "received" my nano on the 17th of December.

Not sure what gen I would like back yet!

 

[dexx0008]

i know someone else mentioned that there was no coverage on their replacement ipod when they checked, forget what page it was on in this thread.

I checked my serial number based off the email apple gave me and my replacement is covered for 1 year and available for phone support for 90 days and it is eligible for applecare protection plan.


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Repairs and Service Coverage: Active
Your product is covered for eligible hardware repairs and service under Apple's Limited Warranty.
Estimated Expiration Date: December 18, 2012

 

[OT2000]

Mine will be delivered today.

6th Gen 8GB

 

[Herdfan]

I was a little late to the party as it took a couple of weeks for my daughter to find it. Since she got her iPod Touch that old Nano was not ever used again. So mine was sent off yesterday. While I won't complain about a 6th gen, I would be happiest with what I think is the 2nd gen (same size as 1st gen, but has all aluminum rounded sides?). The new ones seem too small for me and all it is going to do is stay in my vehicle hooked to the system, so size won't matter.

 

[OT2000]

Are all replacements silver?

(FWIW, I'd be fine with any color, even pink.)

 

[Pinkiy]

Bingo! I've been pending since Nov 24 and just now got "the" email. And the serial number of the replacement unit checks out as a 6th Gen! Thank you

-Buy 1st gen iPod Shuffle at Apple store in San Francisco
-Trade iPod Shuffle for 1st gen iPod NANO 2gb with broken screen
-Buy replacement screen on ebay for $9
-Fix Nano
-Enjoy Nano for 2+ years
-Nano dies
-Nano gathers dust for almost 2 years
-Apple replaces broken worthless Nano for LATEST GEN NANO!
-Merry Christmas!
-End of story

mines better

- buy nano for gf for xmas present
- she uses for 2 years
- she then leaves
- nano gathers dust in garage for 2-3 year and possibly lost for part of that....
- recieve envelope and send off
- (eventually when it turns up will be) hello new nano (watch) and goodbye inscription!!
- merry xmas from apple


bit of an investment but i think its appreciated now lol

 

[OT2000]

mines better

- buy nano for gf for xmas present
- she uses for 2 years
- she then leaves
- nano gathers dust in garage for 2-3 year and possibly lost for part of that....
- recieve envelope and send off
- (eventually when it turns up will be) hello new nano (watch) and goodbye inscription!!
- merry xmas from apple


bit of an investment but i think its appreciated now lol

HAH. Excellent work, Pinky.

I sent my wife's in. The Nano's battery had no more juice so she forgot about it. Now I'll need to find a way to explain the new Nano Watch on my wrist.

 

[spencers]

i'm not sure how the touchscreen will be while on a run. sure mine was beat up but it worked fine. being able to navigate without looking was great.

I still have the original Nike+ iPod sport band (yes it's been washed). The ease of reaching up and pressing a button to pause, next/previous, fast forward/rewind makes me not want a touch screen. I've run using my iPhone, and its not nearly as simple.

 

[atarigraffx]

I just checked my repair status and it says an empty box was shipped Dec 5th but I havent got it yet.

 

[sclawis300]

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I live in the uk and have had 'product replacement pending' since November the 12th. No further update

Anyone in the uk had a despatch notice? Their 6 week turnaround will be up on Saturday for me.

it said "approximately 6 weeks". that was not set in stone.

 

[MPB11]

Just received mine minutes ago. had received an email yesterday at night informing me that it was being shipped and received it this morning. It's a 6th gen ipod nanon, silver and it comes with a nice letter saying the following:

In some cases due to limited availability of replacement stock of ipod nano (1st gen), Apple may have replaced your ipod with a more recent ipod model of equivalent or better specification.



btw, i live in montreal, canada.

 

[sclawis300]

Nope at least not for me in the US, just the nano, no phones, no usb cable.

crap.