'Pop' Between Tracks In New iPod

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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My ancient 5GB iPod does this.

[Elwood P Dowd]

And not just between tracks. Depending on the orientation of the headphone cable, it doesn't just make popping noises... it's actually shocked me. It was kindof painful, due to the fact that it was shocking the inside of my ear.

It only seemed to happen when I had stuffed it into my pocket upside down and squashed the little rubber part on the back of the minijack. Perhaps people are having my problem? Perhaps my problem got a little worse?

I'm still dying to get a new iPod... So is that negative reinforcement?