Zune = Cellphone Signal Killer?

[yensed]

I got a new cell phone yesterday after loosing my old one at the Beach. This morning I was messing around with it at my desk and was listening to my Zune at the same time. I sat the phone down and started checking my email. I looked over at my phone and it was Searching for Service. Which was strange because I was just messing around with it a minute ago.. So I pick the phone up and right when I'm about to restart it, It gets its signal back. I thought it was strange but sat the phone back down and went back to reading emails. I look over, and its doing it again! So this time I do restart it and even call my house to test it. Everything Works fine. I grabbed my home phone and called the cell. Everything seems to work fine. So I was trying to figure out what could be causing it. Then it hits me, Every time I sat the phone down, I set it right next to my Zune! So I sat the phone back down by the Zune and stared at the phones screen. Sure enough, within 5 seconds the phone looses its signal... So I was wondering if this happens to anyone els? I've tried it in different rooms and even outside. It happens even if the Zune's wireless is turned off. I really wouldn't consider it a "Problem". Its Just kinda funny/strange. I've tried to take a picture but I can't get my camera to focus on my Phones little screen... So far this has been the best phone I've had. I've had service everywhere I go, Even in elevators! The Zune seems to be the only service killer so far.

[seesoe]

i just tested this out, it seemed to effect the signal by dropping 4 bars outta 6
but it only dropped the signal when it was next to zune side to side. when i placed it on top and behind it, it did nothing

weird:P

[DUI_]

thats very strange :p
So I guess that would mess up the whole "zune phone" idea!

Eh, it is just because the bluetooth in the Zune. Interfering signals.

[seesoe]

hahaha

when i put it on the back i noticed that i think i felt a hint of magnetic push, i will continue to experiment with this

[lpxxfaintxx]

Originally Posted by Mys Videl

Eh, it is just because the bluetooth in the Zune. Interfering signals.

WiFi*:LOL:

[yensed]

Originally Posted by Mys Videl

Eh, it is just because the bluetooth in the Zune. Interfering signals.

You mean Wifi, Right?. I figured that was causing this to happen. I've had cordless house phones cause me to loose my wireless connection. Its just strange that it happens even with Wireless turned off.

[PhunkMaster]

But the wireless is supposed to be running on the 802.11x sturcture. What the issue most likley relates to is EMI (ElctroMagnetic Interference) from the spinning Hard-Drive.

[seesoe]

Originally Posted by PhunkMaster

But the wireless is supposed to be running on the 802.11x structure. What the issue most likely relates to is EMI (electromagnetic Interference) from the spinning Hard-Drive.

ya thats what i was thinking, the electromagnetic static, cuz if i remember right it gives off this wave i forget exactly what it was but its to do with the hd, and the reason it blocked most the signal from laying it next to it is cuz the top has the lcd and other things to sort filter/block out, and also for the back same thing, the side is in a way open thus giving more radiation *radiation meaning emitting some thing*

[PhunkMaster]

Originally Posted by seesoe

ya thats what i was thinking, the electromagnetic static, cuz if i remember right it gives off this wave i forget exactly what it was but its to do with the hd, and the reason it blocked most the signal from laying it next to it is cuz the top has the lcd and other things to sort filter/block out, and also for the back same thing, the side is in a way open thus giving more radiation *radiation meaning emitting some thing*

Very True that is most likley our culprit. So just dont sit it right next to. Above, below, on top of Other side of the desk.

[lpxxfaintxx]

Odd, I tried everything I can to lose signal... but I guess my phone is good! I tried turning WiFi on, and putting music on, but no luck. Signals still full.

[peter32892]

Well it depends on the service you guys because your phones sim card is locked to a certain frequency depending on your carrier so if you guys could can you post what carrier you are using.

[lpxxfaintxx]

I'm using T-mobile and no service interruptions.

[yensed]

I'm using Virgin Mobile... My phone is really small and thin so Its probably really pron to EMI.

[seesoe]

im using t-mobile

[dev]

This is a simple solution, it's wi-fi! Wi-Fi is a major producer of Electrical Noise

802.11 b and g both operate at 2.4GHz

Cell Phones (GSM) uses 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz
Cell Phones (CDMA) uses 900MHz and 1800MHz
Cell Phones (TDMA) uses 800MHz - 1000MHz, and 1.7GHz - 2GHz

TDMA comes the closest to the 802.11b/g standard, so that means Nextel/Boost users will have the greatest issue being the closest to the same spectrum. But then again, anything that is electrical emits noise, so if your in a room with a lot of electricity (Right now I have my Zune, TV, Laptop, Light, and Cell Phone running, and it's going to keep the noise level elevated until one or more of those devices are shut off.

[fks16]

^ Um he said it happened even with wifi off -.-' Read dude xD

[dev]

I didn't see that, lol That would be really strange with the Wi-Fi off too