Defect In Late Model ipod Nano Batteries?

If you have an older video ipod nano, you might want to check this one out. Apparently the batteries to the ipod nano model number MA099J/A (shown left) may have a defect that causes sparks to shoot out while recharging.

From Associated Press:

“Japan is investigating a possible defect in Apple Inc.’s iPod after one of the popular digital music players reportedly shot out sparks while recharging, a government official said Wednesday…”

Fortunately no one has been injured, and Apple reported the issue in March. This only has affected models shipped between September 2005 thru September of 2006. None of the newer models have reported any issue of this kind.

Japan investigates possible iPod defect [AP/Yahoo! News via Crunchgear]

September 5th Is Apple Day!!!

September 5th is definitely the day for Apple and their little announcement about ipods and nanos. So get the check book ready folks.

Apple Lawyers Essentially Confirm New Nano

Apple lawyers asked Gizmodo and Crunchgear to take down the pics they posted of the fat nano. Which pretty much confirms that they are legit pictures and someone will pay with blood at Cupertino. It is rumored that these new nano's will be going under a new name and will have the following features:

1. It will likely come in 8GB and 16GB versions.

2. It will have video playback.

3. It will not be called “Nano” anymore.

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Rendered mock-up also by Crunchgear.

New ipod Nanos?

Here are some pretty hot pics of the new widescreen nano from 9to5Mac.

Of course we have no idea if these are real or fake, but if they are, they look great. Only time will tell of course.

Nano Spy Pics [9to5mac via Crunchgear]