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Subject: 	iPod skip problem
Date: 	Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:18:04 -0700
From: 	Kassab, Mark



Hi,
 
I just bought myself a 30 GB iPod photo, and I'm running into the exact 
same problem you're facing: A number of songs just skip to the next song 
when they reach a specific point. I observed this with iTunes-bought 
songs (AAC encrypted). I haven't tried my MP3s yet.
 
I applied a firmware upgrade, formatted the iPod, and retransferred 
everything.  The problem is still there - but the specific locations at 
which this occurs may have changed, I didn't pay attention to that.
 
Given that this occurs ever with a "fresh build" of the iPod, it 
shouldn't be the fragmentation issue you suspected.
 
Have you made any further progress in diagnosing the problem?
 
Is this a specific problem with the player such that I should have it 
exchanged, or is there a fundamental problem with the iPod that for some 
reason not many are running into?
 
FYI, I'm using a Dell C640 laptop.
 
Thanks,
Mark