iPod Mini Sound Problems?

iPodlounge recently reported that a number of iPod Mini owners have experienced sound distortion when there is pressure on the surface of the Mini or around the headphone connector area. Irakli Loladze has a thorough analysis and lots of under-the-hood photos.

In the meantime, Apple has responded, saying that the problem is "isolated".

"We're highly confident with the (iPod) minis that we're shipping," Mr. Cook said. "We've seen some of those reports. They're isolated online reports. We're investigating those because we want to very much understand those. But I would tell you that the number of complaints that we've had from customers through AppleCare tech support is extremely small. However, anyone that is listening to the (conference) call that has a problem, please call the AppleCare because we want to take care of the issue."

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