Somewhere in the text of this article, regarding the potential for an even smaller iPod shuffle to be introduced in January is this little fact:
Meanwhile, the analyst acknowledged there may be a minor radio frequency interference problem with Apple's latest iPods where the players will go "crazy" when placed very close to a ringing GSM cell phone.
However, Wu believes concerns over the issue may be overblown:
"From our checks, it appears to impact GSM and not CDMA phones and only on nanos and video Pods," Wu said. "When a ringing GSM phone is directly in front of the clickwheel, the iPod could go 'crazy' and its volume could fluctuate uncontrollably (reminds us of R2D2 when shot by a laser gun)."
The analyst said the issue is likely to be rectified by Apple easily applying better or more foil tape inside the iPod, similar to what is done with cell phones and other devices in shielding interference.
Hmm. Not so much of an issue in the US (with only 1 real GSM carrier vs all of the CDMA/PCS ones), but over here, it could be a problem.
Off to play with my video iPod and phone...
Meanwhile, the analyst acknowledged there may be a minor radio frequency interference problem with Apple's latest iPods where the players will go "crazy" when placed very close to a ringing GSM cell phone.
However, Wu believes concerns over the issue may be overblown:
"From our checks, it appears to impact GSM and not CDMA phones and only on nanos and video Pods," Wu said. "When a ringing GSM phone is directly in front of the clickwheel, the iPod could go 'crazy' and its volume could fluctuate uncontrollably (reminds us of R2D2 when shot by a laser gun)."
The analyst said the issue is likely to be rectified by Apple easily applying better or more foil tape inside the iPod, similar to what is done with cell phones and other devices in shielding interference.
Hmm. Not so much of an issue in the US (with only 1 real GSM carrier vs all of the CDMA/PCS ones), but over here, it could be a problem.
Off to play with my video iPod and phone...
