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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. commentary by rritterson · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Well, slashdot tends to be biased. Of course, CNN tends to be biased too. (And all major media sources, for that matter)

    The difference?

    CNN trys to be objective and pretend that it isn't slanted, whereas the slashdot editors love spouting out opinions. Plus, /. just wouldn't be /. without the zealousness, no?

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  2. Re:Kneejerk Reaction by TomGroves · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I completely agree. Editorializng is best left in the comments.

  3. Typical by veldmon · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    I just ordered a new iPod. I wonder if I should cancel my order.

    I don't mean to warrant a "flamebait" score attribute, but this is why slashdot "editors" receive so much disdain. I doubt there is any reader who cares the least bit about your or Rob's or Michael's opinion. You guys always seem to shove it down our throats though.

    Obviously this will leave some to wonder if they should now wait to get an iPod or canceling an existing order. Yet, the smart aleck way in which you phrase your "wonder" is just apalling. No more biased "editorializing" please...

    1. Re:Typical by CaptainStormfield · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      I doubt there is any reader who cares the least bit about your or Rob's or Michael's opinion.

      In this case at least, I don't think that the editorializing is inappropriate. Many Slashdot geeks are no doubt wondering the same thing, and it is an appropriate topic for discussion here. For instance, we can readily answer the editor's question in the negative if the problem is firmware related. OTOH, if the problem is with the hardware, then maybe it is appropriate to cancel the order and wait for the next hardware version.

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  4. Re:Kneejerk Reaction by dnahelix · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I wish I had some points to MOD THIS EVEN HIGHER.

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  5. Re:Kneejerk Reaction by kilonad · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I agree. I don't know if it's Pudge getting in a kneejerk reaction or if he simply didn't read the article. There's an audio file on there with an example of the 'pop' that you can download and listen to. If he doesn't like the pop, he doesn't have to order. If it bothers him a little but he decides it's worth the risk, he can order it. If it doesn't bother him at all, why is he even asking the question? It's called "making a decision."