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'Pop' Between Tracks In New iPod

Posted by pudge on from the pop-goes-the-ipod dept.

joesao writes "The new iPods released last week seem to have a problem that causes an audible 'electrostatic pop' between all tracks played on it. The effect is not imaginary, as it has been witnessed by many users over at the Apple discussion forums. Now, one user has actually published a sound sample recorded the iPod's playback and the verdict is in: it's real. I hope this is a firmware issue and that it's quickly fixed ..." I just ordered a new iPod. I wonder if I should cancel my order.

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  1. Speaking as a Apple fan... by S.+Baldrick · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...I am simply astounded that a major corporation would just give out free sounds to the people. Microsoft could never unclench their evil moneygrubbing fists like that. I mean to be able to clearly distinguish between tracks is just the kind of brilliant useability detail that the Linux crowd fail to pay attention to but which has been the hallmark of Jobs' vision from the beginning. Just holding my ipod and thinking about it is causing a warm tingle in my pants.

    ohgodohgod

    yes! oh god YES!

    aaaaah...

  2. Re:Lets Not Forget the TiBooks by dynayellow · · Score: 5, Funny

    So what you're saying is that the TiBooks could "snap," the Cube would "crackle," and now with the iPod, we're getting a "pop."

    Hmmm... curious...

  3. A spokesperson at Apple... by ewhenn · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... has released an official statement regarding this issue. It seems as if the digital output is in part constructed with rice krispies. When the Ipod is used in a humid area the rice krispies absorb the moisture from the air and produce a distinct possing sound. Apple has announced it intends to use Trix in future versions.

  4. dyslexic marketing by rumpledstiltskin · · Score: 4, Funny

    That's not a bug. it's a feature. the product was originally called the iPop. some dyslexic guy in the marketing department screwed it all up though.

  5. Re:Should be interesting to see how Apple responds by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    There were no cracks in the Cube.

    This is completely true. There are also no Americans in Baghdad. And certainly not at the airport!

  6. I can see it now... by daveschroeder · · Score: 2, Funny

    iPodPop.com...

    Petitions, articles, and anecdotes demanding that Apple fix this clearly egregious aural violation!! Anything less than an immediate fix and a $100 rebate constitutes Steve Jobs' arrogant, utter contempt for the customer!

    Oh, the humanity! How many people will have to suffer through this before Apple releases a fix?!?!?!

    1. Re:I can see it now... by TheGreek · · Score: 4, Funny

      Oh, the humanity! How many people will have to suffer through this before Apple releases a fix?!?!?!

      Only the soulless Mac OS 9 fanboys who read Macintouch (also known as "Quark Bigots" and "Claris Em@ilers") and post to MacNN Forums via a stick in their teeth.

      The rest of us couldn't give two shits about the issue, because we're not idiots savant incapable of leading a normal social life, but being able to perceive a slight pop between songs (not even during the fucking thing, but after it, and before the next one) that is juuuuuuust barely audible by bats.

      Not that I'm bitter.