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JHromadka · Oct 25, 2001, 08:41 AM

I am getting an iPod for my wife for Christmas and wanted to find out what are some good ways to attach the iPod to one's body when running. She goes to the gym and this would be perfect for her.

Obviously there are no iPod-specific cases, but based on its dimensions are there any accessories that hold the iPod and can be strapped to the arm?

Jerommeke · Oct 25, 2001, 09:11 AM

but I guess any bag you can put around your arm or so is small enough and suitable

GORDYmac · Oct 25, 2001, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by JHromadka:
<STRONG>[...]there any accessories that hold the iPod and can be strapped to the arm?</STRONG>

Hey, you're the PDA guru (VisorCentral) shouldn't you be telling us that

? I visit your site for that kind of research.

I'd envision anything that would hold a M100 would hold this perfectly. It would just have to look cool.

JHromadka · Oct 25, 2001, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by GORDYmac:
[QB]Hey, you're the PDA guru (VisorCentral) shouldn't you be telling us that

? I visit your site for that kind of research.[QB]

You got me.

I fully plan on trying out some of my cases with the iPod, but most of them utilize belt clips -- good for everyday use but not at the gym.

tycheung · Oct 25, 2001, 11:23 AM

Hmm..if Apple really wanted to impress people, they could covalently link custom-made self-antigens for each person onto the polymer surface of the iPod, then offer a grafting process that would implant the device directly into your aural nerve. that way, you could carry it wherever you go. you could even listen without making any noise whatsoever. and if you need to remember important things for, say, an exam, or an important meeting, you could just jack your iBook into the firewire port in your head and load the info into yourself.

emil · Oct 25, 2001, 11:40 AM

duct tape~!

Jerommeke · Oct 25, 2001, 12:17 PM

ohh I'd love to see the selling-numbers for duct tape before and after the release of the iPod

Nebagakid · Oct 25, 2001, 05:10 PM

WELL
if you wanted to actually attach to your body::

go to the doctor with your ipod, then ask him to stich it onto you

then go out and get about a 20 foot FireWire cable so you dont have to be right next to your computer when you want it to rechrage

I am SO witty

bsturgen · Oct 25, 2001, 10:37 PM

hmmm, how about a pocket? that's what jobs used at the launch.

AirSluf · 12:08 AM

Trekkie · Oct 27, 2001, 02:38 AM

The iPod is so light that the elastic waistband found in most types of athletic clothing will suffice.

ajprice · Oct 28, 2001, 07:26 AM

How big is an iPod anyway? Cassette Walkman, pack of cards, newton (

) ?

The picture with the earbud headphones makes it look very small, but maybe theyre giant earpieces

zekemon6 · Oct 28, 2001, 07:34 AM

According to Jobs, it is the size of a pack of cards.

Height: 4.02 inches, (102 mm) Width: 2.43 inches, (61.8 mm) Depth: 0.78 inch (19.9 mm), Weight: 6.5 ounces (185 g).

Belle · Oct 28, 2001, 08:20 AM

Any store that sells fitness and running stuff should have those velcro bands for attaching Walkmans (Walkmen?), cell phones, heart monitors, etc. to your upper arm. Most of them are adjustable.

It seems these days I have to make concessions to fashion to make sure my clothes and bags have the capacity to carry my gadgets.

[ 10-28-2001: Message edited by: Belle ]