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Interesting development of iPod touch issue

So I just got off the phone with a very nice Apple tech service guy because I wanted them to repair and hopefully replace my screen for the iPod touch. At the end of our conversation, he said to me that they "recently" shut down one of the two LCD manufacturing plants where the iPhone and iPod touch screens were being produced.

Interesting eh? If this is true, then it means that Apple definately knows about this issue.
I guess even if not, they should know about this anyway.
[494 byte] By [madchinaman] at [2007-11-11 20:50:40]
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# 1 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
That doesn't sound too surprising to me. Apple may never officially address the issue, but I'm sure that they know about it. Most likely the problem will quietly disappear in the next few weeks.
bjack913 at 2007-11-15 12:48:50 >
# 2 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
if thats true thats great news. i would hope apple is catching on that there is a problem here
blink4life90 at 2007-11-15 12:49:50 >
# 3 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
Apple definitely knows something is wrong, they have PR people who silently lurk sites like these and report back - thankfully.
Jervous at 2007-11-15 12:50:48 >
# 4 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
Yeah, I doubt apple will ever adress the issue, that would just lower their sales. They will just replace the iPod's with the bad screens and eventually they will all be gone and will we all have good screens.
a113524c at 2007-11-15 12:51:54 >
# 5 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
So judging by that, it appears that 50% have the problem. Oh joy.
Complexis at 2007-11-15 12:52:53 >
# 6 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
agreed. i don't really see apple making a statement, i think this is going to be something where the deffective ones will be shuffled out and the good ones will reach stores without having to admit something was wrong
blink4life90 at 2007-11-15 12:53:53 >
# 7 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
Exactly, this always happens with a new product and this is exactly what the company does. When there is a problem during the early release of a product companies simple phase out the bad products and replace them with good ones. Apple is not the other company this happens too, there are many.
a113524c at 2007-11-15 12:54:57 >
# 8 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
its just more apparent for apple products because of people like us who watch apple's every move and inspect their products under a microscope
blink4life90 at 2007-11-15 12:56:00 >
# 9 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
Yeah, haha apple is under a lot of pressure from its loyal consumers like us. They give us a phoneless iPhone (exactly what most people wanted) and we still have little things to complain about (calendar not editable) its ridiculous :shake:
a113524c at 2007-11-15 12:56:53 >
# 10 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
a113524c

you need to let me/us know how yours is when you get it friday becuase i think im going to buy one at best buy this weekend and keep my fingers crossed other wise i WILL be returning it until i get a good one!
blink4life90 at 2007-11-15 12:57:54 >
# 11 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
Yeah I will, it is expected to arrive by 6:00PM on Friday the 21st. Before I do anything with it I will test it out and post the results. It may arrive earlier, maybe tommorow so keep looking for my post.
a113524c at 2007-11-15 12:59:03 >
# 12 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
thanks i will with much anticipation.....
blink4life90 at 2007-11-15 13:00:03 >
# 13 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
lol loyal customers like us... yeah, who else would come on the forums nearly every day posting and reading about the touch. Yup, were definitely the most likely ones to look at Apple with a microscope.
Complexis at 2007-11-15 13:00:59 >
# 14 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
the sad thing is that there are probably some consumers who are not savvy enough to realize they have a defective product and will just assume "that's just the way it is"

Also, for those going to Best Buy, don't expect them to be in stock...
gowanis at 2007-11-15 13:02:05 >
# 15 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
That's really great news!!! I've been wanting to buy a Touch since they became available, but I've just been patiently waiting for the problem to be addressed!! So very soon, I think it'll be safe to finally buy one!! YAY!! :D
isaacr312 at 2007-11-15 13:03:08 >
# 16 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
i think as far as best buy goes its going to be hit or miss for the next two weeks if they are going to have them in or not..
blink4life90 at 2007-11-15 13:04:08 >
# 17 Re: Interesting development of iPod touch issue
Best thing to do with Best Buy is check online for local pickup, then order if it's in stock in your area.

I got a 16GB that way on Saturday, unfortunately returned it today due to the screen. But right now none of the local stores have either model in stock (in L.A.).
madmaxmedia at 2007-11-15 13:05:05 >
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