iPod Earbud Recorder Myth

[GloomyYardGnome]

I read something (it may have been on iPodLounge) that described a process by which you can use the left earbud to record six-second voice messages. I tried it and found nothing. I was wondering if I did it incorrectly or if it is a hoax. Here are the step that were provided-

To record right now:
? Plug in earphones
? Activate Diagnostic Mode - Reset (hold MENU and PLAY)and hold down PREVIOUS, NEXT and CENTER buttons at Apple logo - Release buttons and you'll hear a chirp and Diagnostic mode will appear
? Use Next button to navigate to "J. RECORD"
? Speak into Left earphone when "BEGIN..." appears
? You'll get about 6 sec. of record time and then "DONE"
? Press center button for playback
? Press Play/Pause to return to list of tests

Pleeeeeeeeeease Help!

[Lyda]

You could do this only with version 2.0 of the iPod software. Later versions of the software do not allow you to do this.

If you want to record, go out and get the Belkin Voice Recorder or the new Griffin product.

[GloomyYardGnome]

I didn't really want to record anything. I just wanted to make sure that I did have anything wrong with my brand new iPod.