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iPods and Pacemakers Don't Mix

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the listen-to-your-heart dept.

fermion writes "The Register reports a study that indicates that iPods and pacemakers do not get along. While there do not appear to be any long term effects, iPods disrupt the operation of the pacemaker. It is noted that such effects have not previously been observed as iPods do seem to be popular with the pacemaker-wearing population."

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  1. Frist Post by rts008 · · Score: 1, Funny

    I've already patented the iPacemaker add-on for the iPod!! w00t!

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    1. Re:Frist Post by rts008 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Yeah, that's the problem with this thing.

      I originally tried it out with some favorite DeathSpeedMetal tunes, but alas, it induced extreme fibrillation- had to reload my iPacemaker with neil diamond. Now I can't even get out of my chair from in front of my computer.
      Oh well, nothing lasts forever. *sigh*

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    2. Re:Frist Post by Goldberg's+Pants · · Score: 5, Funny

      "Look at that guy dancing to his iPod..."
      "He's not dancing, he's having a coronary!"
      "Either way, he's got good rhythm!"

    3. Re:Frist Post by bccomm · · Score: 5, Funny

      neil diamond

      Still searching for that artificial heart of gold, eh? I know the feeling.

  2. iRobot by ghoul · · Score: 2, Funny

    In further investigation it was found this effect is present only in the new fifth generation iPods when the red light is on. Apple has denied plans for world domination by sending signals to iPods to control peoples minds. "Ridiculous", said an Apple spokesman "Our brain control waves are on a totally different wavelenth than the heart stopping killer waves" Inestigators have also come across reports of a single iPod mini going around turning off the waves

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  3. Returns by Joebert · · Score: 4, Funny

    And why are you returning this product today sir ? Has it quit functioning properly ? Would you like to trade it in for a new one ?

    Nah, it killed grandpa, I want my money back.

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  4. Easy... by adona1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    They did try to do the same study with the Zune, but were unable to find anyone to participate

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  5. The answer is obvious by commodoresloat · · Score: 2, Funny

    It's because the iPod has DRM.

    (not only that; you should see how long it takes to copy a 17 megabyte file from an ipod to a pacemaker!)

    1. Re:The answer is obvious by Misch · · Score: 4, Funny

      Digital Rhythm Management?

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    2. Re:The answer is obvious by Dirtside · · Score: 4, Funny

      What song was it? "My Heart Will Go On"?

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  6. Nothing like... by davidsyes · · Score: 4, Funny

    heart-felt music....

    (Captcha: "leaking")

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  7. Re:Ipod only? by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Get real! The idea of someone with a pacemaker dying with a Zune in their hand is laughable. If fact, such a person would more likely die from embrassment than a pacemaker failure.

  8. lol by Dunbal · · Score: 4, Funny

    While there do not appear to be any long term effects, iPods disrupt the operation of the pacemaker.

    I don't understand this sentence. Oh wait, this is slashdot.

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  9. Re:must be a slow news day.... by networkzombie · · Score: 2, Funny

    Are you kidding? Let's send an iPod to Dick Cheney ASAP! Wait... am I posting anonymously?

  10. Re:iPods and pacemakers don't mix?! by heinousjay · · Score: 2, Funny

    I think the problem here is simple: joke - funny = stupid statement. You got caught in the whirlwind is all.

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