Just as long as Apple stops using lead and other toxic substances in the circuit boards things will be OK. Otherwise this time next year they could be fined a huge amount in fines by the European Market. Unfortunately, it also means higher prices for all Apple products - as much as 20%! jg On 10-Sep-05, at 2:59 PM, Dr Trevor J. Hutley wrote: > Polycarbonate for the iPod body also makes sense. > Epoxy resin for the circuit boards. > Perhaps Kapton® for the flat connectors? > Encapsulating resin (also epoxy based) for the chips.