Bought a Scratch-Prone iPod Nano? Get Some Scratch (Money, That Is) from Apple
Bought a Scratch-Prone iPod Nano? Get Some Scratch (Money, That Is) from Apple
Posted 01/29/2009 at 1:58pm
| by Mark Edward Soper
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The Inquirer reports that Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit over the uncoated (and scratch-prone) first-generation iPod Nanos, which were sold starting in September 2005.
Because Apple began putting a protective coating on iPod Nanos starting in December 2005, you must submit a claim form specifying your Nano's serial number to determine if your unit is covered by the settlement. You have until June 10th 2009 to postmark your claim, but earlier dates apply if you want to exclude yourself or file an objection.
If the settlement is approved, the owner of each eligible iPod Nano sold without a protective slipcase would receive $25. Owners of iPod Nanos sold with a protective slipcase would receive $15 per unit. Learn more at the settlement website's FAQ page.
Did you buy an early iPod Nano? Hit Comment and tell us your scratch horror stories.
iPod Nano image courtesy of FortuneApple20.files.wordpress.com.
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knexkid
January 30, 2009 at 1:57pm
Yay! I have a first gen nano! It was my brother's, but he busted the screen. I am electronically inclined enough to fix the screen, but unfortunatly it is at another place locked up for the winter. Not gonna lie, I think this is really stupid, who cares about scratches, but then again, a free $25 from apple? Its not like they haven't already sucked a shit ton of money out of people.....
dc10ten
January 29, 2009 at 9:17pm
this is certainly a great reason to bring a company to court...
what a bunch of morons.
some apple hippy has to have a protective coating so there are no scratches. don't give a $hit about whether it works, how well it works... no
horzo
January 29, 2009 at 2:26pm
If my experience with iPods is any guide, few people still have 1st generation Nanos. They're all broken or lost by now.
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