"Ok to Disconnect" vs "Eject Before Disconnecting"

I just synced my iPod Nano(2nd Gen)and my iPod Classic. For the Nano, it says "Sync is Complete/Eject Before Disconnecting" and for the Classic it says "Sync if Complete/Ok to Disconnect." What's the deal? Why do I have to eject the Nano before disconnecting? It didn't used to make me do that...

As far as I know, all iPods should be "ejected" prior to physically unplugging them. This ensures that the iPod is not being written to and that no damage is done by removing the connection while the iPod is being accessed. (This also applies to all storage devices that I use on my computer.)
I've seen several posts from people who did remove the iPod without ejecting it - and guess what, the reason they are posting is because their iPod now has corrupted information on it and some or all of their music is unavailable.
I notice that my iPod Classic appears to automatically disconnect if I leave it long enough. My iPod Touch does not and nor did my 5th gen iPod. However, I always use the eject feature, to be sure.
The reason for the difference between the two models is probably due to the teams who developed those models. My guess is that it was a different team for the Classic to your nano.
Phil

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