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If you've managed to hold onto a first-generation iPod nano —the music player with a small screen, no video capability, and no touch screen -- congratulations, you are now eligible for a new one.
Earlier this month Apple issued a recall of first-generation iPod nanos sold between September 2005 and December 2006 because of the possibility that the battery may overheat.


"The issue has been traced to a single battery supplier that produced batteries with a manufacturing defect," the company writes in a statement.


Apple adds that although the possibility of an incident is rare, the chances of it happening increase as the battery ages.
And if you are unclear how to tell if your nano is a true first generation, Apple has tips on that too.


"It has black or white plastic on the front and a silver metal back -- later iPod nano models have a metal front and back," the company writes on its iPod nano (first generation) Replacement Program page.
But we can't help but wonder, is anyone still using this thing?


If you are still using a first generation iPod nano, we applaud your temerity, and ability to not be swayed by the many advances Apple has made to its nano product in the six years since it first hit the market.

Source: latimes.com
Further info: http://www.apple.com/support/ipodnano_replacement/