How many others have iPod nano 6th generation with on/off buttons broken?

I've been reading on here just how many others have the same problem as I do.  My Nano is a few months outside the warranty and the on/off button doesn't work anymore.  It works if in a docking station but what use is that?  The button gave me a few problems inside the 12 month warranty but it was intermittent - I just thought I hadn't pressed the button right!  Apple must surely do something about this design flaw - there are countless people complaining about the same thing!  I just tried to log a 'support call' - to discover I must pay £25 before someone will even answer the phone?  I will definitely think twice before buying another Apple product - this is the second iPod with which I have had 'design' flaws.  The first was a worldwide defective replacement due to battery problems - they at least had the decency to replace those.  Absolutely rubbish customer care.

Take a lesson from this: even if you have a device where the problem is interrmitent take it in to the Genius Bar anyway. Had you done this, and even if it hadn't acted up while you were there it would be on record that you brought it in prior to the warranty expiring for the problem. This applies to anything you buy with a warranty.
That said, neither of the 6th Generation models I have (and had), nor any of the about 10 I gave as gifts, have had the problem. If I were you I would call AppleCare, immediately tell them you want to be transferred to Customer Service, and calmly lay out to them your situation in a calm manner and see what they can do for you.
The replaceement program for the 1st Generation Nano was due to a Sony battery issue and did not involve all models, only those with a certain range of battery serial numbers. It was also a safety hazard.
@keeferaf: It isn't "infamous" nor does it really qualify as an Achille's heel.

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