[CUBE] iPod remote (OT)

[Bill Fox]

Interesting. There may be variation in the materials used to make the 
remotes or in its response to environmental variables. Mine (30 GB 
iPod) is fine and as supple as the day I got it--no cracks.

On Dec 29, 2003, at 6:22 PM, ACS wrote:

>
> I'm also on my third remote (30 GB iPod). There's insufficient strain 
> relief present in the remote's design. I'm hoping Apple will soon 
> create an improved remote that will last more than 2 months. I've 
> considered taping up this one to provide additional strength, as ugly 
> as that may be.
>
>
> On Dec 29, 2003, at 8:21 AM, Cube List wrote:
>
>> However, there has been a recurring problem with the remote lead, and 
>> now also with the headphone wires. The rubber cracks at joins, and 
>> then eventually the wires fray.