iPod nano complainers can hush it...

Post by **Canis** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:54 am

Tormentius wrote:
Canis wrote:I never understood the shuffle, but seeing the mini made it that much more desireable. The shuffle is a cool keychain I guess, but I think the screen is what makes the ipod so cool.
If you have well selected playlists the screen is unecessary. Combine that with the fact that the shuffle can be used as a flash drive with no cable required and its a great tool/toy.

hmm. I guess so...I've personally never been into playlist making. I love the smart playlists because it selects all of one type of music from my library and updates dynamically. I guess I could have the thing update from one of these playlists, but still I'd prefer one of the other ipods for that.

Post by **Canis** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:55 am

I clicked refresh fully expecting there to be 6 more posts...

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:55 am

Massive Quasars wrote:
+JuggerNaut+ wrote:
Massive Quasars wrote:Pointless argument. The iPod shuffle should be scrapped and replaced by a device of similar size WITH a screen and wireless remote (a novel feature that would make it stand out).
i'm not feeling the wireless remote bit.
Then it can be an option, that or corded remote like some of the MD players have. I'm feeling it just fine.

i'm not sure how many people would find that very useful is all. i've not heard anyone complaining about a nano not having a wireless remote. maybe it's an accessory?

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:56 am

Canis wrote:I clicked refresh fully expecting there to be 6 more posts...

why 6 when i can own you in one?

Post by **Canis** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:56 am

You could walk around change the song others are listening to...that would be childishly fun.

Post by **Canis** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:57 am

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:
Canis wrote:I clicked refresh fully expecting there to be 6 more posts...
why 6 when i can own you in one?

Oh god!

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:58 am

well, you posted a pic that made you own yourself. good job.

Post by **Massive Quasars** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:58 am

Canis wrote:You could walk around change the song others are listening to...that would be childishly fun.

It would indeed.

Post by **Canis** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:59 am

Your fickle point is still on your mind?

Post by **Canis** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:00 am

Massive Quasars wrote:
Canis wrote:You could walk around change the song others are listening to...that would be childishly fun.
It would indeed.

I used to really want one of those TV remote watches so I could turn on the TV in school or change the channel of my neighbor's TV.

Post by **Nightshade** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:15 am

Canis wrote:I never understood the shuffle, but seeing the mini made it that much more desireable. The shuffle is a cool keychain I guess, but I think the screen is what makes the ipod so cool.

Price + relatively small mp3 collection. That's what made it perfect for me, but I do find myself wanting a Nano or even a new iPod Video.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:37 am

Where do you guys find the time to fuss with U/L ing, D/L ing, converting WAV to MP3, ect., ect. Then actually listen to hours and hours of music. Do you all walk/commute to work, or is the local radio in your area that bad?

Just curious. I can't seem to find a practical purpose for an ipod.

Drive to work: Turn on car radio
Drive home: Turn on car raido
At Work: Internet Radio or No Radio at all
At Home: Turn on Radio, TV or Computer.

Maybe it's because I've got satellite radio or the fact I don't listen to much music anymore that I haven't got an ipod. I don't know. I think they're cool and all. But I don't think I'd want to waste the time archiving my music.

Post by **Zyte** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:27 am

My iPod G5 already has some minor scratches on the screen and body, but i can hardly see em, let alone when the backlight is on. I can imagine it would irritate some people, but come on, its still an mp3 player, it meant to be used and it doesnt have to last centuries.. i dont get people who buy those belkin carrying cases.. just dont put in in your pocket next to your keys or other hard materials like ur cock.

but i guess my scratches are way less then those on the nano soft screens, although i dont know how those looked, but my screen is very watchable

Post by **Canis** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:49 am

Yeah, as long as its working, its fine. I understand folks get down when their brand new player gets scratched, but its really up to them to take care of it. Its not apple's fault someone puts the player in with their keys and they end up with a scratch on the thing. The thing is portable, not bulletproof. Apple doesnt sell it as "scratchless" or "unbreakable". Heck, they dont even mention the durability.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:34 am

lots of people have said that they DON'T put them in their pockets with keys, change, or anything that would scratch it, but yet they claim to have scratched easily. again, with the assumptions.

Post by **Canis** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:01 am

Juggy, quit trying to prove something to me. I and many others just dont believe these people who claim the ipod nano just got scratched. Yeah, it got gouged with nothing in your pocket. A fucking miracle happened. I dont believe that one bit. The fools had it pressed against something hard, and the thing got scratched. Tough shit. Next time they'll be more careful.

Post by **o'dium** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:14 am

MY PSP sometimes scratches itself when its not in use, its THAT bad at attracting scratches

My ipod isn't scratched at all, perfect. In fact its still in the box, in the shop.

Post by **mjrpes** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:24 pm

Canis wrote:Juggy, quit trying to prove something to me. I and many others just dont believe these people who claim the ipod nano just got scratched. Yeah, it got gouged with nothing in your pocket. A fucking miracle happened. I dont believe that one bit. The fools had it pressed against something hard, and the thing got scratched. Tough shit. Next time they'll be more careful.

I know first hand you can scratch the thing even by taking good care of it. That's what I tried during the first week. When I put it in my pocket I made sure nothing would abrase against it, like car keys. After a couple days there were scratches on it. After a week it had enough scratches on it that I said 'fuck it' I'm not going to worry about it anymore. Now, after two months, it's not a big deal to me.

As for people getting upset over the scratches, I can understand that. Especially if people fall in love with the commercials and ads and feel that an iPod isn't just a consumer device, it's a piece of modern art. Apple has brought that onto itself.

Post by **Dave** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:56 pm

Jesus God. i'm moving this to somewhere more appropriate.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:03 pm

Dave wrote:Jesus God. i'm moving this to somewhere more appropriate.

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Post by **Tormentius** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:55 pm

YourGrandpa wrote:
Just curious. I can't seem to find a practical purpose for an ipod.

Some of us don't like sitting and listening to endless commentary and ads on the radio. MP3 players (and especially iPods) are simple to manage and provide portable entertainment for listening to music you actually want to hear.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:30 pm

Tormentius wrote:
YourGrandpa wrote:
Just curious. I can't seem to find a practical purpose for an ipod.

Some of us don't like sitting and listening to endless commentary and ads on the radio. MP3 players (and especially iPods) are simple to manage and provide portable entertainment for listening to music you actually want to hear.

on top of that: having 30GB or more of your music/audiobook/podcast collection with you at all times is great. in the office, the car, mobile, at home, it connectivity is almost endless.

Post by **G-News** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:35 pm

"To know me is to love me." That's what the box of my iPod said in fluorescent letters that are only revealed under UV light.

Post by **Canis** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:03 pm

G-News wrote:"To know me is to love me." That's what the box of my iPod said in fluorescent letters that are only revealed under UV light.

Huh?

Post by **G-News** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:50 am

I was just trying to say that, once you have an iPod, you're going to love it.