Rumors Suggest Camera Module Causing iPod Production Problems

As if tomorrow's big Rock and Roll event wasn't already getting enough attention, we now have two reports that suggest that the rumored camera-equipped iPod line up that is supposed to be revealed tomorrow may be delayed due to "technical difficulties" with the camera modules. According to AppleInsider:

A person with a strong track record in predicting Apple's upcoming product launches recently told AppleInsider that the iPod maker has experienced technical problems (bad parts) with the cameras modules. The person said that it was uncertain whether the new hardware, which has been widely expected to debut at Wednesday's "Only rock and roll" media-centric event, would make the cut for early September retail distribution.

Hardmac also has a source that has revealed similar issues with the camera modules:

According to one of our reliable source (however, it remains a rumor), Apple is facing problems with the production of the new iPod Touch. The issue would be linked to the new camera module.

Hardmac, however, suggests that this won't cause a delay in the announcement of the new devices, just in the production since the problem was spotted in the first dozen or so of thousands of units produced.  Those units have been put aside. It is not known if the problem has already been solved, but if it has, it's likely that everything will go on as planned, just with fewer units available at launch.  If the problem hasn't been solved, there could be some trouble.

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