Should I get an iPod?

[Heath]

I'm trying to figure out if I should drop 300 dollars on something that stores my music. Opinions.

[iha]

I did. I love mine. I listen to my music so much more now b/c it's a lot easier. And I like having it all there so I can change albums and stuff easily too. Order it from the apple school discount site and you can get about $30.00 off.

[iha]

If you do get an ipod, i'd also recommend getting the iskin evo2. It's a really good case. Otherwise, they scratch pretty easily.

here are mine and my brother's w/ the skins on:
http://www.maxogc.com/uploads/ipod1.jpg

and i kinda think this post should go in the Technology forums, but I see how it relates to music too :)

[Keith Moon]

- This thread will be locked!!! :tongue2:

[Heath]

Well, I kinda forget that there are technology forums.

But why will it be locked?

I'm thinking I want one, but it just seems like a lot of cash.

[jazz]

he's joking with ya...

anyways, i'm interested in an mp3 player myself, but 3 bills is a lot of money. i'm waiting a little more for mine.

[Heath]

I'll probably end up waiting until the Summer when I'm making more cash than right now, or my birthday in August.

[KenKill75]

Personally, I prefer the flash players. Even though they hold a lot less music at any given time, they are more reliable based on the research I did. A hard drive has the potential to crash. Plus, the rechargeable battery will eventually die and cannot be replaced unless you send it to Apple and pay around another $100. I have 600 CD's and wanted something to hold all or most of them, but after my research I went with a high quality flash player. I guess its a matter of preference, but for me, I felt more confident getting my iRiver flash player. Its still much more convenient to carry my tiny player than to carry around a CD player and multiple CD's.

[Keith Moon]

Well, I kinda forget that there are technology forums.

But why will it be locked?

I'm thinking I want one, but it just seems like a lot of cash.


- hhoneycutt, I keed, I keed... :frog:

[The Judas Cow]

http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=214&product=9019

DO NOT GET AN IPOD!!!

Creative media players are much better and cheaper, they are just not as trendy.

With Creative, you can create and edit play lists without a PC and enque songs from different bands and albums without interupting play. Both things iPods can't do.

If you are worried about the brand, creative has been one of the leaders in PC audio for years (Soundblaster anyone?)

Not to mention that the 40GB Creative media player cost $250, $50 cheaper than the 20GB iPod and $150 cheaper than 40GB iPod.

[dionysusolympus]

get beta!

[The Judas Cow]

quiet you

[dionysusolympus]

quiet you

eight-tracks pwn all! :laugh:

[iha]

http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=214&product=9019

DO NOT GET AN IPOD!!!

Creative media players are much better and cheaper, they are just not as trendy.

With Creative, you can create and edit play lists without a PC and enque songs from different bands and albums without interupting play. Both things iPods can't do.

If you are worried about the brand, creative has been one of the leaders in PC audio for years (Soundblaster anyone?)

Not to mention that the 40GB Creative media player cost $250, $50 cheaper than the 20GB iPod and $150 cheaper than 40GB iPod.

I considered the Creative Zen Touch, but I decided against it. The zen touch feels a lot bulkier than the ipod (because it is). Also one great thing about the ipod is all the accessories they sell for it. I've seen a few accessories for the iriver, but not many for other mp3 players (such as creative).

I'd say just go find a store that has them both and test them out and see which one feels better for you.

Supposedly the creative one does have better sound (which would make sense since creative specializes in computer audio), and its battery does charge longer. However I haven't had any trouble keeping my ipod charged up, and I listen to it all the time. Just plug it in everynow and then when I'm not using it.

[PatrickBateman]

Do you own a house?

If yes--> fuck it, why not...

If no--> save your money for a house instead of buying random shit that eventually adds up to nothing and you wishing you hadn't spent it on worthless crap that only makes someone else rich.

[The Judas Cow]

Don't get the Zen Touch, just the regular Zen is fine.

Touch screens are just more to break, the zen is less bulky than the touch, and the Zen are sturdy as hell. I dont know how many times I droped it in Europe, the case is dented but it plays just fine.

[iha]

Do you own a house?

If yes--> fuck it, why not...

If no--> save your money for a house instead of buying random shit that eventually adds up to nothing and you wishing you hadn't spent it on worthless crap that only makes someone else rich.

An ipod isn't worthless crap! Save up for a house? I don't think $300.00 will help out that much for a house. I have an ipod, but no house (of my own).. but i'm 19.. i don't really need my own house now.

[iha]

Don't get the Zen Touch, just the regular Zen is fine.

Touch screens are just more to break, the zen is less bulky than the touch, and the Zen are sturdy as hell. I dont know how many times I droped it in Europe, the case is dented but it plays just fine.

The Zen's don't hold but like 5 GB or less.

[The Judas Cow]

Patty's on a crusade

[Heath]

I'm not really saving for a house yet. I'm only 15.

[PatrickBateman]

never too early to start

[iha]

You might try looking into Cowon iAudio's products, the M3 more specifically. I have heard that they are going to be nice. They dont come out until March though.

Personally, I'm very happy w/ my ipod. :)

[Heath]

I would be saving for a car, but I'm already getting one, and it's still a little early for the house methinks.

[iha]

never too early to start

Well save probably 95% of the money I get. Actually I didn't even buy my ipod. lol I was just using that as an example.

[dionysusolympus]

I would be saving for a car, but I'm already getting one, and it's still a little early for the house methinks.

get a used clown car from Barnum and Bailey! :nelson:

[Heath]

I'm getting my dads old 94 Civic EX. 160,000 miles bitches.

The only reason I wouldn't get an iPod is because I always just listen to music on the computer, but I can't carry that around with me can I?

[iha]

I'm getting my dads old 94 Civic EX. 160,000 miles bitches.

The only reason I wouldn't get an iPod is because I always just listen to music on the computer, but I can't carry that around with me can I?

No you cant. :wink2:

[dionysusolympus]

I'm getting my dads old 94 Civic EX. 160,000 miles bitches.

The only reason I wouldn't get an iPod is because I always just listen to music on the computer, but I can't carry that around with me can I?

Depends on if you're going to mod your dad's car or not. :laugh: JDM can help you with that... :whistle:

[PatrickBateman]

Patty's on a crusade
hahah.it's just that I look at all the shit I have accumulated over the years making other people rich, and realize how much money I wasted.
I have over 400 cd's, 350+ dvd's, who knows how many Playstation/Sega/Gamecube/XBpx/etc games, boxes of shit in the basement, etc and think to myself, man I should've listened.....

Just for shits.....lets add some of this shit up.

400 cd's at , say $14 each = $5600
350 dvd's at say $16 each = $5600
120 games at $50 each = $6000

ummm..yeah you get what I mean.

Now, I am not saying don't buy music, movies, entertainment shit....I am just saying, think about it.


:nelson:

[dionysusolympus]

hahah.it's just that I look at all the shit I have accumulated over the years making other people rich, and realize how much money I wasted.
I have over 400 cd's, 350+ dvd's, who knows how many Playstation/Sega/Gamecube/XBpx/etc games, boxes of shit in the basement, etc and think to myself, man I should've listened.....

Just for shits.....lets add some of this shit up.

400 cd's at , say $14 each = $5600
350 dvd's at say $16 each = $5600
120 games at $50 each = $6000

ummm..yeah you get what I mean.

Now, I am not saying don't buy music, movies, entertainment shit....I am just saying, think about it.


:nelson:

As long as you're not wearing any clothes...it's all good... :peace:

[Heath]

That's what I'm doing. Getting opinions on whether it's worth it or not.

[iha]

400 cd's at , say $14 each = $5600
350 dvd's at say $16 each = $5600
120 games at $50 each = $6000


That is exactly why I hardly ever buy cds anymore (:inlove: piracy), rarely buy dvds, and stick to the one computer game I'm addicted to. :)

[iha]

That's what I'm doing. Getting opinions on whether it's worth it or not.
I'd say get it. But if you are already thinking about possibly waiting until the summer, than do that. They will probably take some kind of price drop between now and then.

[Heath]

Sounds like a plan. :nod:

[The Judas Cow]

That's what I'm doing. Getting opinions on whether it's worth it or not.
Just don't get an iPod, they are overpriced trendy pieces of crap.

Get a real MP3 player

[dionysusolympus]

... they are overpriced trendy pieces of crap...

stop dissing my momma! :eek2: :haha:

[iha]

Just don't get an iPod, they are overpriced trendy pieces of crap.

Get a real MP3 player

Do you own an ipod? Have you even used one?

[altair16]

Personally, I prefer the flash players. Even though they hold a lot less music at any given time, they are more reliable based on the research I did. A hard drive has the potential to crash.
http://www.freeipodshuffle.com/Content/Admin//Products/13/337647_Image.jpg

Plus, the rechargeable battery will eventually die and cannot be replaced unless you send it to Apple and pay around another $100.

The key word here is "eventually". The battery in the iPod is rated to around 500 charge cycles, so under normal use it should give you a full charge for 18 months to 2 years handily, and still more life at reduced capacity.
It's worth noting that all rechargeable batteries eventually die, and the iPod is no exception, but you spend far far less money on rechargeable batteries than on alkaline batteries over that period of time.

[B]

you wankers obviously dont know much about hi-fi music. :tongue2:

you can get an ipod, they are good and trendy, or creative, they both are good, but none have gapless playback, or support better formats than MP3 (like OGG, or the best, MPC). If I had to buy a player, id get the Rio Karma, but the state of music players nowadays is quite pathetic.

[Capt]

I bought a Sony NW-HD1 20gb music player

it doesn't play mp3s, wma or anything, it plays atrac3 and atrac3plus... kind of put me off at first but once i got used to the software i realized its nt going to be a big problem

its got good compression ratios, but few sound quality settings, it has two.. 64kbps is good enough, 256kbps is great.. so i use 256 for albums that i really like

it cost me 427$ but i am really happy about getting it, because i love to always have music.. plus i used money i got for my birthday so its no skin off my back

its tiny as hell, W89xH63xD13.8 mm and it looks pretty cool.. its got a built in lithium-ion battery that lasts "up to 30 hours".. i'm assuming that is if you play files at 48kbps and don't use the backlight... but its much better than an ipod or creative player that only brag about 10-15 hour battery life.. it supports usb 2.0 which i don't have (48$ to get a new port/usb controller in my computer) but files transfer quickly enough, i mean its not like you ahve to do it more than once


also... i've heard terrible things about creative's software.. i almost bought a 30gb zen xtra.. but they were sold out everywhere (including online)

so yeah.. its cool

i had a rio flash player (256mb) for about a week, went through 7AAA batteries and had to change the music once a day so that i didn't get sick of the songs, kind of tedious... it had an FM tuner on it though, that was cool

[The Judas Cow]

Do you own an ipod? Have you even used one?
Borrowed my friends on a road trip to vegas (I lost the power cord to my Creative)

Hated it.

[altair16]

or support better formats than MP3 (like OGG, or the best, MPC).

iPods support a variety of formats.
They can play mp3s from 32 to 320 kbps, including VBR, AAC from 16 to 320 kbps, protected AAC from the iTMS, Audible audiobooks, AIFF, WAV, and Apple Lossless.

Apple doesn't exactly have an obligation to support obscure formats that nobody uses.

[Capt]

sony has done one better and made their program compatible to convert most media types into something that it likes instead

even though i use mp3s@320kbps and don't have any .ogg or .flac files

[altair16]

sony has done one better and made their program compatible to convert most media types into something that it likes instead

iTunes does that too. You can choose to import into MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV, at basically any bitrate and stuff you want. The Windows version of iTunes can also has the capability to convert non-DRM WMA to a less shitty format.


In other news, I was looking around at the Creative Zen Touch, and god, that thing is fugly. It's also larger and heavier than every iPod model, even the 60GB, only supports MP3, WMA, and WAV, and is not Mac compatible in any way.

[Capt]

my sony is 110g, the lightest of all the ones i considered buying

its smaller than a deck of cards

[altair16]

my sony is 110g, the lightest of all the ones i considered buying

its smaller than a deck of cards

My iPod, as Apple advertises, is about the size of a pack of gum and weighs 22g. I really like it.

[B]

Sony's ATRAC format blows, and reencoding any lossy file is a bad idea.

[Capt]

Sony's ATRAC format blows, and reencoding any lossy file is a bad idea.
i am encoding atrac from 320kbps so it hasn't been a problem yet

[... Scott]

My son has an iPod it is fine to use but the touch buttons are a bit jumpy. I have a Creative Nomad and that is fine too and the buttons are a bit bigger which suits me. Buy what you like and sod everyone else !

[iha]

iPods support a variety of formats.
They can play mp3s from 32 to 320 kbps, including VBR, AAC from 16 to 320 kbps, protected AAC from the iTMS, Audible audiobooks, AIFF, WAV, and Apple Lossless.

Apple doesn't exactly have an obligation to support obscure formats that nobody uses.
I use a lot of those obscure formats that you speak of :)

Except if you convert them to mp3 they sound find to me. I'm not one of those people that crys if each song isnt a 30 MB flac file.

[Pudie]

Yea thats my big thing I dont like about my iPod. How jumpy the wheel is.

[iha]

For me the click-wheel is perfect. I have no problem navigating through my music. I would imagine it varies from person to person, that's why I suggested that before she decide on one specific Mp3 player, she shoudl go somewhere and test out them, get a feel for them, and see which one she is most compfortable with. That really is the most important aspect of an Mp3 player in my opinion. Whatever comes most natural, and doesn't feel too bulky (unless bulky is what you're looking for)

[Heath]

What places actually let you fool around with a real iPod though? Circuit City just has a cheap plastic model.

[Pudie]

For me the click-wheel is perfect. I have no problem navigating through my music. I would imagine it varies from person to person, that's why I suggested that before she decide on one specific Mp3 player, she shoudl go somewhere and test out them, get a feel for them, and see which one she is most compfortable with. That really is the most important aspect of an Mp3 player in my opinion. Whatever comes most natural, and doesn't feel too bulky (unless bulky is what you're looking for)
The should have MP3 players the size of those old 70's and 80's jukeboxes. That would pwn.

[iha]

The should have MP3 players the size of those old 70's and 80's jukeboxes. That would pwn.

see, everyon's looking for different things in an mp3 player. :haha:

[iha]

What places actually let you fool around with a real iPod though? Circuit City just has a cheap plastic model.

Apple Stores, Best Buy....

[Heath]

I have never even seen an Apple Store my friend. Northeast Tennessee. There's a Best Buy one town over though, I'll go check it out and see if they have any actual iPods.

[iha]

yeah, i've never seen an apple store either, but I know they do exist. only in large cities mainly.

[Heath]

Yeah, and the closest city that would be considered good sized to me is Knoxville, the Nashville and Chattanooga.

[altair16]

The only Apple store in TN is near Memphis. You could check neighboring states though.

[Pudie]

The only one I've seen is at Mall Of America

[Heath]

Wow, one Apple store in the entire state of Tennessee.

[Capt]

theres an apple store in edmonton

[iha]

Wow, one Apple store in the entire state of Tennessee.
Well there are 0 in AL.

[Heath]

None?

[dionysusolympus]

None?

The apple industry must not be big down there. :whistle:

[Heath]

Yeah I know, but you'd figure they at least might have one somewhere.

[greg]

defective firestone tires > apple

[Capt]

^^
http://img238.exs.cx/img238/5300/denverpost7ox.jpg

[Heath]

I have finally rolled my change in my Corona Bottle Bank, and I got 322 dollars and 85 cents. iPod here I come!

[Capt]

i'm liking my sony, got 1002 songs on it so far and 15.4gb left

[Heath]

Sweet. I'll be able to fit all of the ones I have on mine, plus a whole lot more.

[iha]

im getting my iTrip soon :) (: :) (:

[Heath]

I'll be getting one of those too as soon as I get enough cash.

[iha]

I got mine for free. :whistle:

[Heath]

How?!

[iha]

How?!
you know those free sites like freeipods.com? through a site like that. Except a iTrip only takes 1 referral :shades2:

I'm getting $300.00 from another site like that (or i could get another ipod if I wanted it) :greenwink

[Heath]

So if I give some random site my mom's credit card number, and get someone else to put their credit card number on it, I get an iTrip?

[iha]

So if I give some random site my mom's credit card number, and get someone else to put their credit card number on it, I get an iTrip?

Exactly. :)

I had an online webcertificate (works just like a credit card), and my debit card. I did one of the free trials w/ one from home, and another trial at school. So I really referred myself. :greenwink (you're not supposed to do that, but they have no way of knowing.)

[Heath]

If I had one of those I'd consider doing it, but I don't. Looks like I'll just have to fork over 35 bucks for mine.

[iha]

If I had one of those I'd consider doing it, but I don't. Looks like I'll just have to fork over 35 bucks for mine.
Well it'd still be worth it. I'd suggest deffinetly getting the iTrip, and not the belkin FM transmitter. I had the belkin transmitter, but took it back b/c I didn't like it. The belkin has it's own battery, so it doesn't take away from the ipod battery, but it is a lot bigger, and it doesn't fit on top of the ipod, it connects to it w/ a little chord.. which is annoying. The Belkin one will work for other products (like a portable cd player or something), but when you have an ipod there's not much need for that. :cool:

[Heath]

I'll get 50 bucks on Friday anyway. I'll go get an iTrip then.

[Pudie]

you know those free sites like freeipods.com? through a site like that. Except a iTrip only takes 1 referral :shades2:

I'm getting $300.00 from another site like that (or i could get another ipod if I wanted it) :greenwink
URL?

[Darken Elise]

The iTrip isn't that great. (I have one) I think it's probably the best FM transmitter available, but don't expect too much from it.

[Heath]

I messed around with one Saturday while riding around with one of my buddies. I know what to expect.

[Darken Elise]

Well then. there ya go. I'm glad you tested it out first. I didn't have that option. The only place in my car that I can place it and not get a little static is pretty much on top of my dash, which realy isn't viable.

[Heath]

There wasn't any static at all on the one I listened to, and it was just right in front of the setup deal.

[Darken Elise]

Well, I hope you get many miles of satifaction out it man! The most I really use mine for is "broadcasting" in my suite of cubicles at work... which is cool.

[Heath]

What do you do, tell everyone to turn their radio to a certain station and play music for them?

If so, then it sounds sweet.

[Darken Elise]

Yep. We use 104.1. But again, placement of the iPod is critical. If I don't have it plugged in to recharge, the radios get a lot of feedback/static. That i can't explain other then perhaps it's sending a stronger signal due to being "wired". I do work in a systems departement with lots of monitors, PCs, and wireless crap that may cause interference.

[Heath]

Probably all the interference, and the charger gives it a stronger signal than the other stuff.

[iha]

URL?

http://www.iWantIt4free.com/referral//?r=202

[Heath]

Damn Circuit City to hell for not having iPods today.

And goddamn Best Buy here doesn't even carry them.

Fuck me running.

[iha]

that's weird.

[Heath]

Yes, it definitely sucked big time.

[DeadOhioSky]

ipods are for the weak. i carry my mp3s in an old wooden chest

[Pudie]

http://www.iWantIt4free.com/referral//?r=202
Word. Thanks.

[Heath]

I'm letting that fucker charge right now. Should be done by like 7:15.

[Capt]

I'm letting that fucker charge right now. Should be done by like 7:15.
my mp3 player came fully charged


mmmm lazyness :homer:

[iha]

I'm letting that fucker charge right now. Should be done by like 7:15.
What your ipod? You got an ipod? :what:

My ipod came halfway charged.. I think they all do. It said to go ahead and charge it all the way.. but I didn't. MY brother did.. but didn't really matter I dont htink.

[Heath]

Yeah I got one.

I rolled 322 dollars in change, so I went ahead and bought it.

[DeadOhioSky]

i like my pocket pc w/ a gig of mem. when im home, i can play all my mp3s from my comp. plus nes games!

[Capt]

they need to invent an ipod that does laundry

[iha]

they need to invent an ipod that does laundry
they probably have an accessory that does that.

[Capt]

they probably have an accessory that does that.
i will buy one of those right now if it exists

[iha]

i will buy one of those right now if it exists
if that's something people will like... maybe i'll invent it.

[Capt]

if that's something people will like... maybe i'll invent it.
:bow:

[altair16]

Since it's relevant, the iPod lineup was updated today.
iPod shuffles remain unchanged in capacity and price, having just come out, but the iPod mini line sees its first upgrade since they were released over a year ago. Apple discontinued the gold model and made the colors of the blue, green, and pink models more vibrant while leaving the silver model essentially unchanged. Apple also changed the color of the control indicators on the click wheel to match the case of the mini, and the mini now boasts an 18 hour battery. The mini now comes in 4GB and 6GB models, but no longer comes with a dock, power adapter, or FireWire cable, just the belt clip, USB cable, and earbuds.
The standard iPod line did not see upgrades, but Apple is no longer selling the 40GB iPod.
The iPod photo line sees significant price drops and now comes in 30GB and 60GB models, though the photo no longer has the AV cable, dock, carrying case, or FireWire cable packaged in the box, just earbuds, a USB cable, and a power adapter.

To show the old lineup and the new lineup:

Old:
iPod shuffle 512MB: $99
iPod shuffle 1GB: $149
iPod mini 4GB: $249
iPod 20GB: $299
iPod 40GB: $399
iPod photo 40GB: $499
iPod photo 60GB: $599

New:
iPod shuffle 512MB: $99
iPod shuffle 1GB: $149
iPod mini 4GB: $199
iPod mini 6GB: $249
iPod 20GB: $299
iPod photo 30GB: $349
iPod photo 60GB: $449

[iha]

Damn, if I had waited I could have paid $50.00 more and gotten a 30 GB photo ipod :( That's a very good price.. better deal than the 20 GB. Oh well.. :|

[Heath]

I wouldn't use a photo one anyway. Doesn't matter to me.

[Darken Elise]

hhoneycut, how do you like your iPod?

[Heath]

Yeah, I'm seriously loving it.

[beatrix]

i have the sony network hard drive walkman....it's 20 gigs......30 hour battery life and the new model plays mp3's and atrac...i received the first gen for my birthday and it works great for me.....it depends on really what you want.....

[Capt]

i have the sony network hard drive walkman....it's 20 gigs......30 hour battery life and the new model plays mp3's and atrac...i received the first gen for my birthday and it works great for me.....it depends on really what you want.....
that's what i have, i like it

if those prices for the ipods are in american money they are still too expensive

[beatrix]

*high fives*
WHOO HOO!!!

[iha]

Yeah, I'm seriously loving it.

:pepper:

[B]

*queues up pop U2 song*

[dionysusolympus]

*queues up pop Clay Aiken song* :pepper: :barney:

[jazz]

i'm not buying any of these stupid players until they get dirt cheap. sure it'll take a while, but i really see no need to own one.

by the time i get one, it'll be able to store like 50 terabytes and weigh less than a paper clip. :what:

[Heath]

LMAO.

I just like to be able to ride around and listen to any music I want without a bunch of CDs.

[iha]

i'm not buying any of these stupid players until they get dirt cheap. sure it'll take a while, but i really see no need to own one.

by the time i get one, it'll be able to store like 50 terabytes and weigh less than a paper clip. :what:
i dont think there will ever be a need for a 50 terabyte mp3 player

[jazz]

you should see my collection then. :what:

[Heath]

I want to see this collection.

[Heath]

I have a question for one of my buddies.

He's going to Europe for 21 days in June, and needs to know how to charge his iPod while over there. Does the normal charger have a converter, or does he need to get something to convert the voltage?

[iha]

you can get things to plug into European sockets to convert them to american I think. I can ask my mom next time I go upstairs. She's been several times (and doesn't ever take me :mad:)

[Heath]

I just read the small text on the charger, and it says it works from 100 to 240 volts. That should be fine, but I told him to get a converter just in case.

I assume places like Radioshack would carry them?

[iha]

that's where my mom got hers

[iha]

btw. i want to go to Europe for 21 days. :mad:

[Heath]

He just told me and I about lost it.

His sister is going, and his mom didn't want her to go by herself so his grandmother paid for him to go with her. They're going to like Italy, France, and 4 other countries, along with a cruise in the Mediterranean.

[iha]

damn, tell him that someone you know from some forums on the internet would like to tag along.

[Heath]

Lol. I wish I could go too, don't worry.

[iha]

Did you ever get a skin for your ipod? If not then I suggest you get the iskin evo2 before your ipod gets scratched up. I love this skin b/c it protects everything I want it to protect, and isnt bulky like many of them. It also has easy access to all the ports.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002XN69C.01-AYDTV45EMV2Q0._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

when I bought mine, amazon.com had them cheaper than the iskin website.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002XN69C/qid=1109545920/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-9520979-1696700?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846

[Heath]

20 dollars for a skin? Wow.

[bleuMadonna]

I didn't get a skin. I bought a hard case with a clear flip-top that has a cut-out for the wheel.

[Heath]

I am curreltny questioning the battery life of my iPod. I have listened to it for probably 4 hours max, and the bar is exactly half empty. Isn't it supposed to be 12 hours? Or is it actually more like 8?

[bleuMadonna]

Yeah, it's closer to 9 or 10 for me. I think a lot of the functions, such as the clicking noise on the wheel, backlighting, and just navigating the music list eats up the battery life as well as playing it does. I play mine a good 6 hours at work, and I use up a little more than half the battery on a full charge.

[Heath]

Yeah, I only ran the backlight for 5 minutes this whole time.

No doubt that the max battery life is playing straight through, never changing songs or hitting a button.

[bleuMadonna]

Exactly. I spin that wheel all over the place. I really don't need the backlighting. It's pretty and all, but not really necessary. I guess if I were lying in bed in the dark and wanted to listen to it, I'd put it on.

[Heath]

That is exactly what I was doing when I had mine on for five minutes to select an CD to play. Lol.

Oh well, 8-10 hours is plenty I suppose.

By the way, it doesn't hurt the iPod to leave it on the charger after it is finished charging does it? Because I want to put mine on right now, but it will be done about a couple of hours before I wake up.

[bleuMadonna]

I don't think so. I've done that a few times and I haven't noticed any changes or anything.

[Heath]

All right. Thanks.

I'm gone.

[bleuMadonna]

Yer welcome. Have a good one.

[jazz]

Did you ever get a skin for your ipod? If not then I suggest you get the iskin evo2 before your ipod gets scratched up. I love this skin b/c it protects everything I want it to protect, and isnt bulky like many of them. It also has easy access to all the ports.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002XN69C.01-AYDTV45EMV2Q0._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

when I bought mine, amazon.com had them cheaper than the iskin website.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002XN69C/qid=1109545920/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-9520979-1696700?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846

i got the domain www.iskins.net (http://www.iskins.net) for sale... :what:

[Darken Elise]

i got the domain www.iskins.net (http://www.iskins.net) for sale... :what:

You cyber-squatting slut! :eek:

[Capt]

the backlight on any LCD device eats up the batteries because over half of the light that is actually there is diffused by the LCD screen before you can see it

very inefficient

[altair16]

I am curreltny questioning the battery life of my iPod. I have listened to it for probably 4 hours max, and the bar is exactly half empty. Isn't it supposed to be 12 hours? Or is it actually more like 8?

The battery meter lies.

[Pudie]

Mine lasts around 7 or 8.

I just found out I can hook up my computer speakers to my iPod. Happy fucking day to me!

[Capt]

i hook up my mp3 to my stereo with an rca to mini trs cable

it works nicely :up:

[iha]

i got the domain www.iskins.net (http://www.iskins.net) for sale... :what:
how much? :smile:

[Ryan]

1 dolla

[sneakypete]

I have an iskin on my phone

[Ryan]

mine has a foreskin

[sneakypete]

:gulp:

[Ryan]

:gulp:

[B]

http://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/igoatse.jpg

oldie but goodie

[sneakypete]

:kmoony:

[B]

:kmoony:

[phi]

Haha! Never seen that before. Is that skin legit?

[Ryan]

is your skin legit? i may need to feel it to make sure

*caress* :drool:

[B]

quit strokin' your harbl ryan :sheesh:

[Ryan]

this is phi fap week, haven't you heard?

[sneakypete]

http://gizmodo.com/5421541/the-app-stores-biggest-official-hits-of-2009

lol @ Bryce

[Bruce]

wat

[Bruce]

iPad :lol:

[sneakypete]

you having menstrual problems, Bryce?

i:tampon:

[Bruce]

That's what the new Apple Tablet is called. It's just a lame-ass giant Touch in 4:3 ratio. :shame:

[sneakypete]

I know, i've been following.

[greg]

iPad :lol:

:spit:

[Bruce]

Apparently it's not very absorbent.

[greg]

you sure he wasn't just pronouncing it with a jersey accent?

[Bruce]

You think it's iPed? :huh:

[greg]

more like iPood

[sneakypete]

:nanner9:

[Bruce]

Weak-sauce. I'll keep my netbook.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-first-hands-on/

Here it is folks, the Apple iPad. The screen is gorgeous, tilting is responsive, and the thing is super thin. Still, if you've used the iPhone before -- and you can see the two devices side-by-side here -- there's not a lot of surprises here so far. Here are some initial thoughts on the iPad:

* It's not light. It feels pretty weighty in your hand.
* The screen is stunning, and it's 1024 x 768. Feels just like a huge iPhone in your hands.
* The speed of the CPU is something to be marveled at. It is blazingly fast from what we can tell. Webpages loaded up super fast, and scrolling was without a hiccup. Moving into and out of apps was a breeze. Everything flew.
* There's no multitasking at all. It's a real disappointment. All this power and very little you can do with it at once. No multitasking means no streaming Pandora when you're working in Pages... you can figure it out. It's a real setback for this device.
* The ebook implementation is about as close as you can get to reading without a stack of bound paper in your hand. The visual stuff really helps flesh out the experience. It may be just for show, but it counts here.
* No camera. None, nada. Zip. No video conferencing here folks. Hell, it doesn't have an SMS app!
* It's running iPhone OS 3.2.
* The keyboard is good, not great. Not quite as responsive as it looked in the demos.
* No Flash confirmed. So Hulu is out for you, folks!

Stay tuned for a lot more -- including a full video walkthrough!

[greg]

:gaytard:

[sneakypete]

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/7152/photovaz.jpg

[sneakypete]

Why do they call it the iPad?

Because you'll do a 360 and walk away.

[Bruce]

:kneeslap:

Or...iPad? More like miBad.

:roflmao:

[greg]

lmfao at it STILL not being able to do flash

[sneakypete]

:lol:

[Ryan]

i think of an electrical tampon. you know pads women wear to line their pants so blood n shit doesnt go everywhere? you call them pads there too right?

fucking iPad, lol

[sneakypete]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6796/conanx.jpg

[Bruce]

i think of an electrical tampon. you know pads women wear to line their pants so blood n shit doesnt go everywhere? you call them pads there too right?

fucking iPad, lol

Yes, Ryan. We call 'em pads here too. It's a small world after all.

[Ryan]

:lookup:

[Bruce]

:huh:

[dionysusolympus]

:euph:

[Bruce]

http://jezebel.com/5458338/that-time-of-the-month-the-internets-best-period+related-ipad-jokes

Apple's iPad announcement earlier this afternoon prompted a score of WTFing across the internet, prompting many to ask, "Are there any women on Apple's marketing team?" Answer: Apparently not. (Period.)

From Twitter (for what it's worth, #iTampon is apparently the number three trending topic on the site.):

tjakabon: "It surfs the web AND stops the bleeding."

Gelatobaby: And you can use the giant QWERTY keyboard to get your period on the #iPad!

CarolBlymire: Is #apple making an iPad for light-flow days? Just wondering...

Trish1981: iPad? Really? All I can say is, I'm sticking with Always, bitches.

tremendousnews: So I can say "That chick is on her iPad" and not be called a pig? Thank you Apple.

melissapierce: iPad has changed "the conversation" from how we use tech in context to how we use tech as Kotex. (who named this thing?)

TwittsMcGee: I haven't heard this many period jokes since I was forced to watch The View last month. #iPad

kathycacace: Okay, just one more. The iPad: protecting your data from embarrassing incidents.

Johnpapa: "64 gig iPad will forever be known as the heavy flow model."

From the comments section of "Period Pieces":

lady_justice: Did the prototype come with a belt?

Lymed: Does the Period Tracker app come free?

fauxfruit: If I order this, will my boyfriend and I have to worry if it comes late?

andBegorrah: If you and your friends all buy one, will they sync up?

boston_nj: Meh. I'll wait until they come out with the iDivaCup

morninggloria: Don't wear white jeans while using an iPad, and especially don't use an iPad in front of your crush. You're a teen magazine embarrassing moment waiting to happen.

ms negative the easy-going unicorn: someone needs to make a 'mysterious blue liquid stain on white' wallpaper for this.

LilSpitfire: Later in the year they will be releasing the companion tablet pen, the Ipon.

Vesuvius At Home (I believe in peace, bitch): But what if the cute boys see me shopping for one? What if my dad has to take me??

NellMood: It's so beautiful when an electronics company finally becomes a woman...

Cinnamoncanuck: @NellMood: Aunt Flo will be so happy! Reply

soykatrina: Eh, I prefer the CVS brand. A few bucks less but does the same thing...

vlvtjones: So will iffy Wifi coverage be called iSpotting?

morninggloria: Can I get a scented iPad for when my data feels not-so-fresh?

Mary McCarthyite: Everyone, just try to Stay(free) calm and Poise(d). It's Always nice to see a new product on the market. I Depend on Apple to come up with great ideas. Maybe we're taking this out of Kotex.

Lymed: Somebody give the iPad a Red Bull, because it ain't no good without wings.

andBegorrah: Are you there, God? It's me, Marketing.

NellMood: iPads are for 8th graders. I'm waiting for the iTampon, because I prefer to do all my interneting from inside my vagina.

BicSharpie: Hopefully it will help people deal with the 24-hour news cycle.

Earlier: 8 Reasons Women Should Be Excited For Apple's "iPad"

[sneakypete]

:hahano:

[Bruce]

I hate everyfuckingbody today.

[Ryan]

uX6rA8g1duI


now laugh and love

[Keith Moon]

Oh such witty women.

[Bruce]

Anyone got 3G access on their Touch?

[Keith Moon]

Are they supposed to?

[Bruce]

Apparently there are methods. Nevermind, pal.

[Keith Moon]

Go be cranky somewhere else.

[Bruce]

I wish we could be friends, Gregory Bartholomew Santacruz.

[Keith Moon]

You live too far and your backyard is a farm.

[Bruce]

Not really. But it does have a bird bath.

[sneakypete]

hey, I like farms

[greg]

Anyone got 3G access on their Touch?

no

[Bruce]

http://i.imgur.com/wApCi.png

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5916/1264629108172.jpg

http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/4/4a/IPadnano.png

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7995/appleipad.jpg

http://www.funnyfreejokes.net/sites/default/files/images/Funny-iPad-2-3.jpg

[greg]

fucking lol at that last pic

[Bruce]

I'm think about getting one of those Nanos when they come out.

[greg]

this video was added in 2007

oh apple :picard:

lsjU0K8QPhs

[Bruce]

At least that one had USB.

[Keith Moon]

http://i.imgur.com/wApCi.png

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5916/1264629108172.jpg

http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/4/4a/IPadnano.png

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7995/appleipad.jpg

http://www.funnyfreejokes.net/sites/default/files/images/Funny-iPad-2-3.jpg

:clap2:

[Pun'KinG']

i think of an electrical tampon. you know pads women wear to line their pants so blood n shit doesnt go everywhere? you call them pads there too right?

fucking iPad, lol

Yes, Ryan. We call 'em pads here too. It's a small world after all.

Don't let Jsaon crank your tractor, Ry. :console:
We actually refer to them as pin cushions and torpedoes. :what:

[greg]

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/8081/machaterslol.jpg

[sneakypete]

is this good or bad news?

[KenKill75]

I'm guessing it's gay news.

[Keith Moon]

Goad news.

[KenKill75]

Goat fucker.

[Keith Moon]

Yours doesn't make sense.

[KenKill75]

It does to your mom when she's swallowing goat load.

[Keith Moon]

:u

[KenKill75]

I like to use the shotgun in RE5.

[Keith Moon]

Who is playing as the girl?

[KenKill75]

:hiboysth:

[Keith Moon]

How'd that happen?

[sneakypete]

dio plays as the girl in l4d

[Bruce]

I play with the girl in L4D.

http://bbsimg.ngfiles.com/15/19376000/ngbbs4a37e64cd4895.jpg

[KenKill75]

How'd that happen?

I'm more mature.

By the way, that black chick is a serious piece of computer generated ass.

[greg]

it's old news from dipshits

[Bruce]

I got it. :five: No, really. :huh:

[Capt]

my friend jokes about writing an app for the ipad

for a couple days every month your screen turns red, the buttons become hypersensitive and you can't play any games

[Bruce]

:hrmph:

[Capt]

:shrug:

[KenKill75]

Clever idea but doesn't sound like much fun.

[Pun'KinG']

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/f7a03edbd7/pee-wee-gets-an-ipad?rel=player