Apple Investigating iPod Mini Static

Apple Computer said Monday that it is looking into users' complaints of sound issues with the iPod Mini.

As we reported yesterday, several Apple and iPod enthusiast sites, such as iPodLounge, had noiticed a loud crackling or static noise in the iPod Mini. The noise was traced back to a “faulty” connector on the headphone jack inside the unit, according to several users.

Apple late yesterday released a statement that they were looking into the issue. “Apple is aware of a few isolated reports online of iPod Mini audio static,” the statement said. Apple also noted that the devices is covered under the company’s warranty, as many iPod Mini users had also reported in the discussion boards.