iPod-dery

[frigilux]

Scott-- My iPod came with a little sack (I think I mistakenly called it a sock in a previous post). I also bought a 'rubber suit' for it which is called a 'skin', but it's hard to connect the USB cord to it when the skin is on, so I quit using it. I keep mine in the little sack it came in and have had no problems so far. If you're going to haul it around a lot in the open, a skin would be a good idea. They're about 25-30 bucks. It just keeps your little gem from getting all scratched up.

 

[petek]

So I'm confused,, what's the difference between an Ipod and an MP3 player you can buy for like $50. Is it a status thing?

 

[frigilux]

Here is a picture of my 60-gig video iPod, its storage sack, and its rubber 'skin'. I don't store my iPod in the skin very often because I have to remove it to get it into my SoundDeck (pictured a few frames down).

 

[frigilux]

Here's the iPod in its sack. I use this for storage when its in my pocket or briefcase, or whenever its not being used.

 

[frigilux]

iPod in its protective rubber skin. Many people keep their iPod in one of these.

 

[frigilux]

The accessory attached to the bottom of the iPod is called an iTrip. This allows you to play your iPod wirelessly through any FM radio. Just tune it to an unused frequency; in my case, that would be 88.1

 

[frigilux]

This is a Bose® SoundDock. It's a small stereo system for your iPod with great sound. List price is $299.

 

[frigilux]

Here is the TV show It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Yes, its a very small screen. But when you're sitting in the airport, or the clinic's waiting area, etc., its fun to be able to watch videos or a TV show or movie.

The actual picture quality is much better than what you see in the photo.

 

[exploder3211]

While it all looks nice I wouldn't use any of that stuff

Chad

(formerly exploder321)

 

[frigilux]

I apologize for the varying quality/color in the above photos. I also keep switching back and forth calling the Bose system a SoundDeck and a SoundDock. It is a SoundDock.

Pete--You can buy an MP3 player for $50, but you'll find it lasts about 4 months and probably doesn't hold a lot of music. Many MP3 players are also not as easy to use as an iPod. And yes, there is a certain cache in owning an iPod. They're seen as being well-designed, sleek and sexy. I own one because I have a Mac computer and it makes sense to have an iPod rather than another brand. They work together seamlessly.

 

[gansky1]

Interesting facts and tips everyone, thanks for the thread. I bought a Shuffle for my son for xmas and I have a new 8G Nano. I considered the video version but want it more for listening to than watching. I can use it while working, etc. I plan on buying an armband for it soon - any recommendations there? I like the Nike version the best so far - something lightweight, comfortable and washable are high on the list for me.

 

[frigilux]

Formerly Chad/Exploder: Please see my timely explanation for your plight in SUPER thread #9619.

 

[exploder3211]

LoL.... I would've at least become Affinty321 or something like that.... IF i had known a new name was needed..

Chad

(formerly exploder321)

 

[scott55405]

Frigilux, thank you for those pictures and further explanations. This is all starting to make a lot more sense now. Now I have some knowledge to work with when I go shopping, possibly next weekend.

If that Sound Dock sounds anything near as handsome as those Wave radios, that would be well worth the money.

Maybe one of those arm things Greg is talking about would be ideal for the gym. I'll have to look into that.

The she-e-ep don't like it
Stop the Catbox, Stop the Catbox

 

[exploder3211]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

NO MORE!!!!!

I'M MELTING, I'M MELTING

(big puddle of water, with stop the cat box blareing away)

I would like to Castrate whom ever came up with that at CIngular

 

[frigilux]

Where is everyone hearing 'Stop The Cat Box'? Is it a TV commercial or something?

Jesus, my TV is on 14 hours a day, you'd think I'd run into it at some point...

'Splain, please!

 

[jonv112]

I see it on TBS or TLC occasionally. I got something I didn't expect this year for Christmas, the NEW iPod shuffle, the clip one.

This is the hard case I had for my nano and the one I have right now for my video. It works very well, and it comes with extras for docking and such. Well worth my money.

http://www.agent18.com/scripts/prodview2.asp?idproductpages=4

 

[frigilux]

That explains why I haven't seen the commercial; I rarely watch TLC or TBS. That's a great iPod shield!

 

[scott55405]

Here you go, Frigilux (Chad, skip this link) LOL

 

[gansky1]

I haven't seen this commercial either - what a hoot!

I like the looks of the Agent18 Nano kits - may have to order one.