iPod touch Manufacturing Change?

[ryan.go.habs]

For the 16GB Model:
Mfr.Part: MA627LL/A
Mfr.Part: MA627ZY/A

For the 8GB Model:
Mfr.Part: MA623LL/A
Mfr.Part: MA623ZY/A

Reading this review and looking at pre-orders part # looks like Apple switched who made parts for the Touch. People mind posting their Mfr.Part and if their screen if good or bad and we can see if the pattern emerges from that.

 

[metalarmed]

MA623LL/A Bad

after exchange, also

MA623LL/A Bad

 

[Shanesan]

Perhaps a little information on where you can quickly find this information on your reciept or your iPod? (I keep saying Phone. Gah.)

 

[metalarmed]

I found mine on my receipt but its on the box as well.

 

[jxdragon]

MA627LL/A bad

props for catching the change in parts

 

[infectbda]

Are we sure that serial difference isn't just engraved v. non-engraved units?

 

[TheSpaz]

Are we sure that serial difference isn't just engraved v. non-engraved units?

I'm pretty sure nobody has gotten engraved iPods just yet.

Awww crap... mine says LL --- does that mean I'm gonna get a bad one?

 

[caMi]

Mfr.Part: MA623LL/A - Bad


Where do you see "MA623ZY/A" ???

It only shows MA623LL/A at the store:

 

[jxdragon]

this isnt the serial number, its the part numer.

 

[ryan.go.habs]

Mfr.Part: MA623LL/A - Bad


Where do you see "MA623ZY/A" ???

It only shows MA623LL/A at the store:

Its on some of the boxes, I think all that have been shipped from Apple are LL

 

[caMi]

Are we sure that serial difference isn't just engraved v. non-engraved units?

This is not an engraved part number:

Its on some of the boxes, I think all that have been shipped from Apple are LL

Can you provide us an proof of this new P/N?

 

[ryan.go.habs]

This is not an engraved part number:

Can you provide us an proof of this new P/N?

So far its all bad for the LL.
And here is proof.
http://www.bestbuybusiness.com/bbfb...=&domProductQueryName=ipod+touch&by_category=

 

[SirCrumpet]

Hmmm, interesting. Mine shows up as MA627ZP/A (preorder on the Australian Store)

 

[ryan.go.habs]

Hmmm, interesting. Mine shows up as MA627ZP/A (preorder on the Australian Store)

And Canada is MA627C/A

Weird that US has 2 different part numbers and other countries have 1.

 

[Hoopdy]

This is just a product number. I'm in Canada and mine is as follows: MA623C/A

 

[Chundles]

Australian Part Numbers:

8GB iPod Touch: MA623ZP/A
16GB iPod Touch: MA627ZP/A

Must be region coding for the parts.

 

[--Wolf--]

Or it means the rest of the world are getting the ones without the screen issue.

 

[ryan.go.habs]

Or it means the rest of the world are getting the ones without the screen issue.

Exactly what I was thinking. Which is why Apple released it to US only this week. Testing, or to get rid of the crap screens

 

[thirdeyeopen666]

MA627LL/A - Bad

Week 37, if it helps.

 

[ryan.go.habs]

Once someone get a few ZY with all good screens I think we have this busted?

I think that digits at the end are just country codes guys..

Well, the ZY and LL are both US.

 

[caMi]

I think that digits at the end are just country codes guys..

 

[colto]

I have LL and there is barely any problem. In fact I would venture to say it is just the viewing angle from the small screen.

 

[ebel3003]

Mfr.Part: MA627LL/A
Week 37

Screen is perfect.

 

[Maroonie]

Hi all

Cancom, A well known Apple reseller in the UK is quoting the model number as below

Also I called them Yesterday and they said they were receiving 500 units today (mixed variety of 8 and 16gb models) So possibly a good option for those that can't get to an apple store and want next day delivery - Note - The Price is also very competitive - £10 Cheaper than the normal UK retail cost

http://business.cancomuk.com/produc...7200549594&code=62023&Apple iPod touch 16GB
As soon as my iPod comes (Tomorrow or Friday I hope) I'll report on the screen and post some pics. - I figure Blade Runner would be a good (dark) movie to test, it's also one of my favorites

Later all

 

[davidjearly]

MA627ZO/A

That is the number for my 16GB UK pre-order.