iPods and Pacemakers Don't Mix

fermion writes "The Register reports a study that indicates that iPods and pacemakers do not get along. While there do not appear to be any long term effects, iPods disrupt the operation of the pacemaker. It is noted that such effects have not previously been observed as iPods do seem to be popular with the pacemaker-wearing population."

Frist Post

[rts008]

I've already patented the iPacemaker add-on for the iPod!! w00t!

iRobot

[ghoul]

In further investigation it was found this effect is present only in the new fifth generation iPods when the red light is on. Apple has denied plans for world domination by sending signals to iPods to control peoples minds. "Ridiculous", said an Apple spokesman "Our brain control waves are on a totally different wavelenth than the heart stopping killer waves" Inestigators have also come across reports of a single iPod mini going around turning off the waves

Returns

[Joebert]

And why are you returning this product today sir ? Has it quit functioning properly ? Would you like to trade it in for a new one ?

Nah, it killed grandpa, I want my money back.

Re:Frist Post

[rts008]

Yeah, that's the problem with this thing.

I originally tried it out with some favorite DeathSpeedMetal tunes, but alas, it induced extreme fibrillation- had to reload my iPacemaker with neil diamond. Now I can't even get out of my chair from in front of my computer.
Oh well, nothing lasts forever. *sigh*

Easy...

[adona1]

They did try to do the same study with the Zune, but were unable to find anyone to participate

The answer is obvious

[commodoresloat]

It's because the iPod has DRM.

(not only that; you should see how long it takes to copy a 17 megabyte file from an ipod to a pacemaker!)

Re:Frist Post

[Goldberg's Pants]

"Look at that guy dancing to his iPod..."
"He's not dancing, he's having a coronary!"
"Either way, he's got good rhythm!"

Nothing like...

[davidsyes]

heart-felt music....

(Captcha: "leaking")

Re:Ipod only?

[__aaclcg7560]

Get real! The idea of someone with a pacemaker dying with a Zune in their hand is laughable. If fact, such a person would more likely die from embrassment than a pacemaker failure.

Re:Frist Post

[bccomm]

neil diamond

Still searching for that artificial heart of gold, eh? I know the feeling.

Re:The answer is obvious

[Misch]

Digital Rhythm Management?

lol

[Dunbal]

While there do not appear to be any long term effects, iPods disrupt the operation of the pacemaker.

I don't understand this sentence. Oh wait, this is slashdot.

Re:must be a slow news day....

[networkzombie]

Are you kidding? Let's send an iPod to Dick Cheney ASAP! Wait... am I posting anonymously?

Re:The answer is obvious

[Dirtside]

What song was it? "My Heart Will Go On"?

Re:iPods and pacemakers don't mix?!

[heinousjay]

I think the problem here is simple: joke - funny = stupid statement. You got caught in the whirlwind is all.