Apple has admitted there are problems with its new iPod nano after those previously reported complaints about how easily the MP3 player's screens scratch or crack.
The initial critical acclaim for the streamlined music player turned to criticism this week as more and more people in the IT community started to report on the problem with the player's screen. One disgruntled iPod user, Matthew Peterson, even set up a website dedicated to the flaw, which soon provided a platform for other customers experiencing problems with their player.
Yesterday Apple said that there had been problems with one batch of the iPod nano, meaning a small number of the players might have faulty screens. The computer firm was keen to stress that this was not a flaw with the general design of the player, but merely with the way a small number had been manufactured. Apple will now replace any players with faulty screens.
Peterson closed his anti-nano website on hearing the announcement, replacing it with a post entitled "Apple does the right thing".