Author Topic: lost ye olde ipod (Read 11688 times)

Ace_O_Spades · « **on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 10:58:45 AM »

Lost my iPod... NO idea where, FUCK

Now I have no music for the bus, and no money to buy a new mp3 player. While I may have disliked my iPod, I most certainly would have preferred to actually have it still.

Son of a cock sucking bitch motherfucker shit balls fuck

made the title less obnoxious

sirean_syan · « **Reply #1 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 11:10:45 AM »

That sucks. On the occasional day I forget to charge my player or to pick it up on my way out I go damned near insane while I'm traveling about.... I feel much of your pain.

Pugnate · « **Reply #2 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 01:05:58 PM »

I am glad I got to this thread before all the fucking stupid and repetitive I hate ipod comments. Anyway my message is tough luck, and I hope that you some how find it.

Xessive · « **Reply #3 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 01:10:41 PM »

Now you know why I'm still with my boombox

It's too big to lose

I hope you find it man, I know what you're going through.

idolminds · « **Reply #4 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 01:33:45 PM »

That sucks.

sirean_syan · « **Reply #5 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 01:51:03 PM »

I think we should just call Xessive Radio Raheem from now on.

Xessive · « **Reply #6 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 03:53:46 PM »

Hehe I'm just oldskool

scottws · « **Reply #7 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 04:17:03 PM »

The only portable I have is the iRiver iMP-350 CD/MP3 player... I haven't used it in years. I'd like to have something like an iPod, but I know it would probably just sit in a drawer someplace.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #8 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 05:42:25 PM »

That's what my MP3 player does.

<insert obligatory I hate fucking ipods comment here>

But seriously, just go buy a freaking CD player. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to play MP3s. You can get an MP3/CD player for like 10 to 20 bucks US these days. And blank CDs aren't exactly pricey. Hell, you probably have half a dozen of those just lying around the house.

DrSbaitso · « **Reply #9 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 07:40:38 PM »

Quote from: Quemaqua on Friday, September 29, 2006, 05:42:25 PM

But seriously, just go buy a freaking CD player. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to play MP3s. You can get an MP3/CD player for like 10 to 20 bucks US these days. And blank CDs aren't exactly pricey. Hell, you probably have half a dozen of those just lying around the house.

I can think of at least five good arguments against MP3/CD players:

1. Can't fit in jeans pocket
2. Lower song capacity
3. Syncing your music library is more difficult and time-consuming
4. No videos, photos, or games
5. They're ugly and make you look like you're from the 1990's

Xessive · « **Reply #10 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 07:48:07 PM »

Oh and for CD players, they seem to have CD-shock issues.. The music often cuts up while I'm jogging, or in a car. Well, in all fairness it was a cheap CD player from a few years back.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #11 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 07:59:49 PM »

1. Sure they can. I use mine at work all the time.
2. Buy more CDs. How many songs do you really need at once?
3. Sync what? Who gives a fuck? Just throw the damn things on the disk. You don't have to *do* anything.
4. Who cares?
5. I'm already ugly and look like I'm from the 1990's. It's a non-issue.

But really, I just mean as a stopgap measure. If you're super-into MP3s, obviously a dedicated player with an HD is the way to go. But if you're just waiting until you find another, an MP3/CD player makes a great and super-cheap backup.

Xessive · « **Reply #12 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 08:14:46 PM »

I still have a tape-deck

Hmm, I wonder if my walkman still works..

DrSbaitso · « **Reply #13 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 09:41:41 PM »

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1. Sure they can. I use mine at work all the time.

Really? I can just barely fit my 3rd gen iPod into my front pocket. Although, admittedly, I do wear pretty slim cut jeans.

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2. Buy more CDs. How many songs do you really need at once?

Not that many. I get by with a 1 GB memory stick on my phone most of the time. Still, it would be nice to be able to have my entire music library with me.

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3. Sync what? Who gives a fuck? Just throw the damn things on the disk. You don't have to *do* anything.

Say I discover this great new song I want to listen to. So I have to open up Nero, find a CD-R, burn the song, maybe along with some other songs (since having just one song on a CD seems like a waste). Two weeks later, I'm annoyed with the song and want to get rid of it, but still keep the other songs on the CD. This gets complicated. Even if I'm using CD-RWs, having to reburn the disc takes time.

Compare this to just docking an iPod and having iTunes synchronize the playlists via USB 2.0...

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4. Who cares?

People who want to play Tetris and watch Family Guy on their way to work. Me, for one!

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5. I'm already ugly and look like I'm from the 1990's. It's a non-issue.

But Acey seems like an attractive, trendy guy... you shouldn't be forcing your antiquated propaganda on him

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But really, I just mean as a stopgap measure.

Fair enough.

Antares · « **Reply #14 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 10:39:36 PM »

I use my mp3 player when I work out sometimes, but thats about it.

When I worked at the ceramics factory I listened to it constantly though. For me it is just more of a pain to keep a fresh selection of content on the player than it is to just go without.

poomcgoo · « **Reply #15 on:** Friday, September 29, 2006, 11:15:04 PM »

Funny you should post this actually. I just... "lost" my iPod about a month ago. Brand new Nano 4GB. I went home one weekend, and left my shit in my apartment thinking nobody would be stupid enough to go into my closed room while I'm not here and steal it. Sure enough, one of my roomates had people over and somebody must have gotten in here, because I came back to find my dresser drawers all opened, and my iPod stolen. I was fucking pissed.

I am liking the new iTunes though.

Pugnate · « **Reply #16 on:** Saturday, September 30, 2006, 01:54:37 AM »

I guess ipods make sense for those who use public transport or work in offices. I am the boss so I make my own rules. Plus when I am in the car, I just use my Pioneer mp3 system that I got for my car recently. I'd rather listen to music through nice powerful speakers than headphones any day.

ren · « **Reply #17 on:** Saturday, September 30, 2006, 07:20:47 AM »

I hook up my ipod to the car, that's where it gets the majority of it's use.

Xessive · « **Reply #18 on:** Saturday, September 30, 2006, 10:49:25 AM »

I think one of the best accessories for the iPod is the FM tuner!

Actually a friend of mine got a new Sony-Ericsson K800 mobile phone; the phone is sweet! He got a 2 GB SD card for it, and that's what he uses for portable music.. He also got an FM tuner for his phone so he can listen to his music on his car stereo. Funky.

idolminds · « **Reply #19 on:** Saturday, September 30, 2006, 11:10:47 AM »

Except they charge $50 extra for a fucking FM tuner when every other MP3 player just includes it in the hardware. You can go buy a standalone FM tuner for $1...WTF?

iPPi · « **Reply #20 on:** Saturday, September 30, 2006, 11:15:21 AM »

I really want that K800 (or k790 in North America, but not yet available) phone. It's hella expensive though.

Anyway, having the FM tuner is a nice feature, but typically, I've found the reception to be pretty lousy so I haven't bothered with it. Besides, the music I listen to isn't played on the radio.

ren · « **Reply #21 on:** Saturday, September 30, 2006, 01:04:23 PM »

I think by FM Tuner he meant FM Transmitter, which allowed you to play your ipod through a radio station. That way, you can listen to it in the car if you don't have a cassette adaptor or an auxillary jack.

If that's the case, no mp3 players come with them, and you can buy one for $15. You only pay $50 if you want one made especially for ipod (aesthetically pleasing and charges), but who cares about that?

idolminds · « **Reply #22 on:** Saturday, September 30, 2006, 01:57:20 PM »

My MP3 player came with a FM transmitter...heh.

JacksRag(e) · « **Reply #23 on:** Saturday, September 30, 2006, 05:56:00 PM »

Well, now that you have a job, you can buy another one.

ren · « **Reply #24 on:** Saturday, September 30, 2006, 08:19:57 PM »

I'm not sure I'd want a built in FM transmitter, some of them are such shit. but if yours works well, then that's awesome.

idolminds · « **Reply #25 on:** Saturday, September 30, 2006, 08:25:10 PM »

Mine isnt built in...it just came with the unit.

Pugnate · « **Reply #26 on:** Sunday, October 01, 2006, 02:50:03 AM »

Quote from: iPPi on Saturday, September 30, 2006, 11:15:21 AM

I really want that K800 (or k790 in North America, but not yet available) phone. It's hella expensive though.

Anyway, having the FM tuner is a nice feature, but typically, I've found the reception to be pretty lousy so I haven't bothered with it. Besides, the music I listen to isn't played on the radio.

I am considering it myself.

Used to have the k750 then got the w800 and now looking at the k800/790, which features a 3.2 mp camera. My only issue is that they don't want to change the looks of their phones.

Ace_O_Spades · « **Reply #27 on:** Sunday, October 01, 2006, 09:47:04 AM »

I was really unimpressed with my iTrip, so I returned it... bleh

Xessive · « **Reply #28 on:** Sunday, October 01, 2006, 03:08:37 PM »

Quote from: ren on Saturday, September 30, 2006, 01:04:23 PM

I think by FM Tuner he meant FM Transmitter, which allowed you to play your ipod through a radio station. That way, you can listen to it in the car if you don't have a cassette adaptor or an auxillary jack.

If that's the case, no mp3 players come with them, and you can buy one for $15. You only pay $50 if you want one made especially for ipod (aesthetically pleasing and charges), but who cares about that?

Yep, thanks Ren

My mistake everybody

I meant FM Transmitter!

DrSbaitso · « **Reply #29 on:** Sunday, October 01, 2006, 03:40:20 PM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Sunday, October 01, 2006, 02:50:03 AM

Used to have the k750 then got the w800

Why'd you bother "upgrading", if you don't mind me asking? I mean, they're pretty much the same phone, except for the media player and that one is black and the other is white. You can even put the W800 firmware on the K750.

But I agree with you, the K800 looks absolutely brilliant. Although, I think I'll tough it out with my K750 for another few months and wait for the K850/K900/whatever their next model is going to be called.

Pugnate · « **Reply #30 on:** Sunday, October 01, 2006, 10:43:56 PM »

It was actually because my k750 was majorly faulty. It kept crashing etc. so I sold it to the people I bought it from.

Plus it was the first iteration of the K750i and thus the case was extremely flimsy.

Ghandi · « **Reply #31 on:** Monday, October 02, 2006, 11:13:38 AM »

Been there, done that. Mine got stolen about a year ago. The thing that really pissed me off is that the guy was my friend, and he just walked into my house and took it. People can be assholes, I guess.

angrykeebler · « **Reply #32 on:** Monday, October 02, 2006, 04:49:26 PM »

Quote from: Ghandi on Monday, October 02, 2006, 11:13:38 AM

Been there, done that. Mine got stolen about a year ago. The thing that really pissed me off is that the guy was my friend, and he just walked into my house and took it. People can be assholes, I guess.

and you didnt kick his ass and take it back why?

Ace_O_Spades · « **Reply #33 on:** Monday, October 02, 2006, 04:55:30 PM »

Quote from: angrykeebler on Monday, October 02, 2006, 04:49:26 PM

and you didnt kick his ass and take it back why?

what he said

Quemaqua · « **Reply #34 on:** Monday, October 02, 2006, 06:37:08 PM »

I third the sentiment.

gpw12 · « **Reply #35 on:** Monday, October 02, 2006, 11:23:33 PM »

Good low cost option:

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18873&vpn=70PF163300013&manufacture=Creative%20Labs

IF you really want to save $10 on that you could get the 512mb version from futureshop or best buy. I have the txfm (basically the same with a different form factor and built in usb key) and I'm a big fan.

Ghandi · « **Reply #36 on:** Wednesday, October 04, 2006, 10:11:07 AM »

Quote from: angrykeebler on Monday, October 02, 2006, 04:49:26 PM

and you didnt kick his ass and take it back why?

I didn't realize until later that he took it, I thought for a while that I lost it.

Pugnate · « **Reply #37 on:** Wednesday, October 04, 2006, 01:05:09 PM »

I guess by then it was too late to make accusations?

Xessive · « **Reply #38 on:** Wednesday, October 04, 2006, 01:43:36 PM »

It's ne'er too late! Ye be obliged to be arse akickin'!

Ghandi · « **Reply #39 on:** Thursday, October 05, 2006, 11:25:06 AM »

Well, we both moved to college. If I ever see him again there will be some serious words exchanged. And some possible arse akickin'.

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Author Topic: lost ye olde ipod (Read 11688 times)