Yes, it's true, I own several iPods of various types. I absolutely adore these gadets! As a lover of music, they bring me such joy. Being able to retreat into a cocoon of my own creation is nice during air travel, walks, photo expeditions, etc. Really great stuff.
Why so many? To me iPods are like golf clubs - different models for different uses as I will explain below. Face it, you wouldn't try to tee off with a putter would you?
My adoration all started several years ago with my iPod video... now similar to the classic, but with 
only a 30GB drive. Little did I know that this would be the start of a growing relationship between Apple Inc. and me. The now all-too-familiar user interface was unique and worked exceptionally well. It held lots and lots of songs, played short video clips and allowed me to take along pictures of my family. A nice, practical device. It is now relegated to mostly indoor use and playing my music collection through my home stereo. Beats lugging and changing CDs all the time that's for sure!
only a 30GB drive. Little did I know that this would be the start of a growing relationship between Apple Inc. and me. The now all-too-familiar user interface was unique and worked exceptionally well. It held lots and lots of songs, played short video clips and allowed me to take along pictures of my family. A nice, practical device. It is now relegated to mostly indoor use and playing my music collection through my home stereo. Beats lugging and changing CDs all the time that's for sure!Then came my introduction to the classic's tiny brother - the shuffle. I now own two of these little jobbies - which are perfect partners when cruising the estate on my Kubota. Makes the job of lawn mowing much more pleasant. Why two? Easy... Each holds a different set of music (obviously) --- country on one, rock/pop on
the other. Simply grab the one that fits your mood and get out the door.
There is also the potential that one may have been inadvertently left in the "on" position and the battery is dead or dying, therefore, having a backup is really a good idea. C'mon, for $35, we don't need to live like animals do we? I save more than that by mowing my own lawn one time for gosh sakes!
the other. Simply grab the one that fits your mood and get out the door.There is also the potential that one may have been inadvertently left in the "on" position and the battery is dead or dying, therefore, having a backup is really a good idea. C'mon, for $35, we don't need to live like animals do we? I save more than that by mowing my own lawn one time for gosh sakes!
Next on the ipod hit list is my Nano. Both of my kids have these - they got them last Christmas as gifts from my parents. They use them all the time and listen to music and share pictures with th
eir friends at school. I can say that the form factor and accelerometer on the Nano is amazingly equisite! It's genius really! Of course, I had to have one of my own, so I snagged one on eBay about a month ago. I was proud of myself for being able to hold out as long as I did!
Uses for the nano are to go with me on trips of all durations and to take to work. Small size is really nice and ability to select specific songs or use "genius" to create a playlist tops the shuffles random nature... sweet indeed.
eir friends at school. I can say that the form factor and accelerometer on the Nano is amazingly equisite! It's genius really! Of course, I had to have one of my own, so I snagged one on eBay about a month ago. I was proud of myself for being able to hold out as long as I did!Uses for the nano are to go with me on trips of all durations and to take to work. Small size is really nice and ability to select specific songs or use "genius" to create a playlist tops the shuffles random nature... sweet indeed.
But alas, I am now dying to get my clammy paws on the new iPod Touch. My brother tells me all the time how great it is a how it is a total "game changer". I love having access to magazine articles and information while on the run, and this little gadget will do just that.
After my recent ipod purchases, the practical side of me (yes, there is one hidden in there somewhere) decided that I should ask my dear wife to get me one for Father's Day. Kills two birds with one stone, I figured - simultaneously alleviating my guilt over buying yet another iPod while giving her and the kids something to get me as a gift... this all sounded so good... a perfect solution!!
That said, I now dread my request as it is almost 20 days away! What have I done?!? Who has that kind of time to wait? It'll be "old technology" by the time I get one... well, perhaps not, but I ain't gettin' any younger ya know. What was I thinking!? Why would someone voluntarily let 5% of a year slip away for no real reason?
Think, dude, think... how can I backtrack on this and get one on order without rocking the boat?
I tested the waters last night by casually mentioning that I might buy one online this weekend. Although it was late in the evening and I really thought my comment might slide right by, it went over like a fart in church. I got an immediate reaction... a dirty look and a snappy comment "You can't wait a couple weeks"?! I was tempted to say "no", but didn't feel like sleeping with one eye open the whole night.
Anyone that knows my wife can tell you just how typically happy she is, so this terse reply is the equivalent of Sam Kinison (may God rest his soul) screaming in your face.
So it now appears that I am sunk. Looks like I will need to stand in my self-created waiting line until Dad's day arrives later this month.
Maybe I'll go load a new set of songs on my shuffle and get ready to mow the lawn again.
1 comment:
Wow, funny and great write-up, brother. Perhaps you are the writer in this family. Fart in a church. You slay me.
Listen, it may be oo late, but thin about it, you could have made everyone happy if you'd have just asked for a gift card to Red Lobster for Dad's Day like the rest of us. But nooo, you had to ask for something "special".
Ideas: You could buy the DLO Hip Case (the only one to get, trust me) now and sniff the leather for a couple weeks. That might tide you over.
Another, perhaps more practical option: get on your iTunes account and start perusing and downloading those free Apps. Click Free at the top tab to see only the free ones. About forty apps on my iPod Touch now, and I only paid for one (Mediafly).
Dad's Day, gift opening, "Wow, an iPod TOuch! How did you know!" Steals away to synch preloaded apps, heads out to lawn mow to Pandora Music commercial-free genre-specific music 24/7. Ipod Shuffles wind up on eBay for $20 each, selling to some dolt in Trenton that has his head under a rock.
You go, boy! Honestly, I use the thing constantly. Push info 24/7, just like you enjoy. Your family is super to buy one for you.
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