ELECTRIC SHOCK with iPod and Powerbook

a quick post to comment on my recent electric shock...
leaning over my powerbook (right arm touching casing) to select track on my mini which is in bose sounddock - WHOA! electric trickle through my arm! i must've completed the circuit! certainly woke me up this morning. who needs coffee?
anyone else experienced this?
wearing rubber shoes,
james b [uk]

hi btabz,
powerbook was plugged in the mains. i haven't recreated the scenario with either my nano or 20gb...! must be the metal casing of the mini.
i'm calling bose tomorrow.
best,
james b [uk]

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