Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] [MLUG]Apple Lawsuit

[Stephen Montgomery-Smith <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Vern Green wrote:
> This is another of those stupid lawsuits, some idiot going after Apple
> because the iPod will play at 115dB.
>
> Yes, the iPod plays 115dB, so? It also has a volume control on it. If
> this idiot succeeds in his lawsuit, well the ramifications can be dire
> for all of us.
>
> Additionally, I tend to run notes through my MP3 player (I could not
> bring myself to drink the Kool-aid and buy an iPod). The reason I do
> this is because my MP3 player will play the verbal notes I have taken
> louder than my laptop will play them. I don't want some idiot taking
> that power away because he wants to get rich.
>
> http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,18030444%255E2902,00.html
>
> http://www.technewsworld.com/story/48666.html

I bought one of those MP3 players last week.  I did think about possible 
ear damage, and for that reason I usually don't play it at maximum level.

The best thing apple could do is to print a warning label on the iPod's, 
just like MacDonalds now does with their coffee.

Stephen


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