Reproducible bug in iPod Classic latest firmware, crash after Contacts

Reproducible bug:
You can't enter the contacts item on the iPod Classic 120gb with latest firmware (possibly affects newer iPods too), when you haven't synced any contacts..
However, if you put the contacts in the main menu (Settings -> Main Menu, then check 'Contacts'), you CAN enter it.. When exiting the Contacts menu (which says you have to sync contacts through itunes first) with the Menu button on the iPod, it instantly resets..
Reproduced a number of times..
Message was edited by: Stijn Spijker

I'd suggest that you report this to apple by calling them or leaving them feedback at:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipod.html
As if it is a firmware issue there's nothing that can be done until they release an updated edition.

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