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Zimphire · Mar 10, 2005, 01:00 AM

I finally bought my own iPod iPhoto.

I came up with these reasons.

I want one so that I can backup my mp3s to an actual hard drive.
I don't have a laptop. So I want to be able to take all my mp3s to say, vacation.
When I go on vacation, I can use this to upload my pics to.
I can drown out the hissing and honking from the gals that sit behind me at work.
I can use it as a hard drive to transfer large artwork to and from work.
Chicks dig it

I am sure I can think of more reasons...

Anyhow, I am happy with it.

I just need to find a cool case for it.

Krusty · Mar 10, 2005, 01:18 AM

Originally posted by Zimphire:

I can drown out the hissing and honking from the gals that sit behind me at work.

Zimphire · Mar 10, 2005, 01:21 AM

There are two women that sit behind me. They deal with work by complaining about every little thing. Sometimes it's funny. But when you are actually trying to get work done, it gets annoying.

I have nothing against the gals, I just like to drown them out sometimes.

mitchell_pgh · Mar 10, 2005, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
There are two women that sit behind me. They deal with work by complaining about every little thing. Sometimes it's funny. But when you are actually trying to get work done, it gets annoying.

I have nothing against the gals, I just like to drown them out sometimes.

I've got the same situation. It's funny until it's annoying, they you need to drown it out.

mitchell_pgh · Mar 10, 2005, 01:54 AM

Just out of curiosity, where was your iPod photo made (china?)

Xeo · Mar 10, 2005, 01:58 AM

ManOfSteal · Mar 10, 2005, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
There are two women that sit behind me. They deal with work by complaining about every little thing. Sometimes it's funny. But when you are actually trying to get work done, it gets annoying.

I have nothing against the gals, I just like to drown them out sometimes.

Amen.

olePigeon · Mar 10, 2005, 02:11 AM

Corporate Accounts Payable, Nina speaking ..._ JUST a moment!

Corporate Accounts Payable, Nina speaking ..._ JUST a moment!

Corporate Accounts Payable, Nina speaking ..._ JUST a moment!

Edit: Heh, just clicked on that wav. You beat me to it.

Superchicken · Mar 10, 2005, 02:33 AM

How could you have been putting it off for years... the iPod photo only came out in september.

ManOfSteal · Mar 10, 2005, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by olePigeon:
Edit: Heh, just clicked on that wav. You beat me to it.

Wild timing!

Xeo · Mar 10, 2005, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by Superchicken:
How could you have been putting it off for years... the iPod photo only came out in september.

It means he didn't own an iPod before this one. He finally broke down and joined the cult with a Photo.

paul w · Mar 10, 2005, 03:40 AM

you are a pimp.

welcome to goodness. I personally have grown to love the color screen.

Now for ultimate pimpitude, install OS X on that bad boy.

Superchicken · Mar 10, 2005, 05:02 AM

Originally posted by Xeo:
It means he didn't own an iPod before this one. He finally broke down and joined the cult with a Photo.

I don't think iPod owners are considered a cult like us Mac users... there's so many freaking iPod users... even a guy at the gym I'm going to now has one... I tried to complement him on it... but the problem is when people have head phones in it's hard to strike up a conversation about their mp3 player

Randman · Mar 10, 2005, 06:10 AM

Good on you. The Radtech sleeves are nice. If you want a very sturdy case, get the Vaja leather.

Sandbaggins · Mar 10, 2005, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by Randman:
Good on you. The Radtech sleeves are nice. If you want a very sturdy case, get the Vaja leather.

Another vote for Vaja here

Link

Zimphire · Mar 10, 2005, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by mitchell_pgh:
Just out of curiosity, where was your iPod photo made (china?)

I have no clue. How would one find that out?

Zimphire · Mar 10, 2005, 08:34 AM

Yes I've heard lots of good things about that vaja case.

Plus, it almost sounds like you are about to say "vagina"

And chicks dig that too.

sugar_coated · Mar 10, 2005, 09:34 AM

what an utter wasteful splurge!

Zimphire · Mar 13, 2005, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by sugar_coated:
what an utter wasteful splurge!

itai195 · Mar 13, 2005, 04:05 PM

I've got the vaja case and also recommend it. Order from the Apple Store, fewer choices but the shipping is a lot less than ordering direct.

vmpaul · Mar 13, 2005, 04:22 PM

I've had a good experience with these from Waterfield. Very good quality and a little bit more storage room for headphones. They come with good clips as well.

paul w · Mar 13, 2005, 04:29 PM

I honestly think most of the cases for the iPod are ugly and hide the smooth goodness of the product itself. My gf got me some of them iSocks, and while I snorted at first, they've replaced the Marware thingy and the iSkin for both my iPods.

I think you should be touching that bad boy from time to time.

Krusty · Mar 13, 2005, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by paul w:

I think you should be touching that bad boy from time to time.

Can I get you to talk to my girlfriend ??

paul w · Mar 13, 2005, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by Krusty:
Can I get you to talk to my girlfriend ??

Why, is there something of hers you want me to touch?

Zimphire · Mar 14, 2005, 08:31 AM

Wiskedjak · Mar 14, 2005, 09:01 AM

Cases aren't really necessary for the iPod, unless you plan to clip it to your belt or stick it in pockets with metal and scratchy objects.

scaught · Mar 14, 2005, 07:02 PM

i had one of those rubbery iskins. dirt just gets under it and grinds it in. doesnt work in the dock either.

my iPod now goes naked. scratches (i really feel unavoidable), add character!

tooki · Mar 14, 2005, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
I have no clue. How would one find that out?

Pick up iPod. Turn so the silver side is facing you. Read the small text at the bottom, where it says "Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in [Insert East Asian Country Here]."

tooki

willed · Mar 14, 2005, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by scaught:
i had one of those rubbery iskins. dirt just gets under it and grinds it in. doesnt work in the dock either.

my iPod now goes naked. scratches (i really feel unavoidable), add character!

Seconded

Zimphire · Mar 15, 2005, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by tooki:
Pick up iPod. Turn so the silver side is facing you. Read the small text at the bottom, where it says "Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in [Insert East Asian Country Here]."

tooki

China

scottiB · Mar 15, 2005, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by scaught:
my iPod now goes naked. scratches (i really feel unavoidable), add character!

Damn right.

My 10GB scroll wheel's never been cased, and it looks rough--but loved.

turtle777 · Mar 15, 2005, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
After years of making excuses...

Pff, what a misleading title.

And I thought you might have switched camps

-t

Turias · Mar 15, 2005, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by scaught:
i had one of those rubbery iskins. dirt just gets under it and grinds it in. doesnt work in the dock either.

my iPod now goes naked. scratches (i really feel unavoidable), add character!

I'm a big fan of my iSkin. They now ship with a scroll wheel protector, so dust can't really get in under the skin, any more.

Zimphire · Mar 15, 2005, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by turtle777:
Pff, what a misleading title.

And I thought you might have switched camps

I like Camp Freddy.