Apple Probes Reports of iPod Mini Static

[Mac Reporter]

By MATTHEW FORDAHL, AP Technology Writer
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Apple Computer Inc. is investigating complaints that its popular iPod mini is prone to static and other sound distortions when playing back music.

The diminutive music players, which have been shipping since February, sometimes generate the noise when users touch areas around the headphone jack, according to a handful of reports posted at iPodlounge.com and Apple's own discussion forums.

"Apple is aware of a few isolated reports online of iPod mini audio static and is looking into it," Apple spokeswoman Natalie Sequeira said Tuesday. She urged users with any problems to contact the company's technical support.
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