5G iPod replacement, no questions asked.

Certified Apple service providers have been notified to replace 5G iPods with hardware failure for just about any reason, even neglect or customer abuse, reported AppleInsider yesterday. This lenient replacement policy is in effect for an undisclosed short period of time. The Nano scratch backlash brought on the el-cheapo sleeve included with the 5G iPod, and may have also triggered this limited time replacement mandate. Does this mean that Ars Technica can redo their Nano crushing trick, this time with the 5G iPod? We're not sure just how forgiving this new replacement policy is.

[via Engadget]