Volume control goes crazy

Hello,
I have had my 60GB iPod for over 6 months now. Recently I've noticed that the volume control goes crazy even though nothing is touching it. It would go up and down for a few seconds in the middle of a song. I did notice that it tends to happen when my cellphone is close to it. I am wondering if anyone has experienced the same problem or if anyone can explain what is happening. Can I do anything to fix it?
Thanks,
DeMarHc

Yes - it's a known issue with some cell-phones.
All you can really do is keep your phone further away from the iPod.
Cheers!
-Bryan

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When I woke up this morning, sat down in my computer chair, turned on my iMac and pulled up Textedit. I placed my hands on my faithful keyboard and within moments I realized that it had met it's end. I was quite upset that my original, sleek white iMac keyboard was now a thng of the past but realized that I'd need a replacement very soon in order to get my paperwork done.
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