Call it astonishing. Unbelievable. Impossible, even. Then pick it up and hold it in your hand. Take in the brilliant color display.
- Believe Your Ears
Should I join the masses and go out and buy an Apple iPod? I mean I have several different MP3 players already, even an MP4 player and I tend to use Odeo for listening to all my podcasts as it's easy and I don't have to load anything onto my PC but lately the more I think about it the nicer the ability is to listen to some good tunes or great Podcasts while driving, on a train, or on a plane or something is starting to appeal to me again.
I have to be honest though I really don't understand the appeal of the iPod isn't it just another MP3/MP4/whatever player? What makes it better than my MP3 Player/USB stick I got from SAP? OK not the most equal of comparisons but considering I bounce from one gadget to the next with a fairly quick turn over rate and there are few (other than my camera) that I truely carry with me just about everywhere I really have to sit back and ask myself the question, "How long will I use it?"
If it was a gift like we give out each week to a random user who has earned a lot of points through contributing on SDN, then maybe I would think differently but when I can get a 1 or 2GB MP3 player for under $100 / € 90,- why should I spend $199.00 on a iPod Nano 2GB? Or around € 150,- on eBay for one?
UPDATED, Frank let me know that you Apple folks are not into giving money but rather either you get it or you don't - experiment part with the donating - CANCELED!
Money wise my eBay auctions are all about at an end and looks like I did go - so I went ahead and ordered one - photos and blog will follow for the unpacking when it arrives!
4 comments:
giggles!!!
I love my ipod mini! I love how i can use my itrip etc. but im not into upgrading just listening ot my music, the click wheel and easy menus.
Hugs
So you think having one is the best or what? I've not got one at all so my question is, is it worth it or are my other name brand MP3 players just as OK?
PS did you see the new blog I put up so you can avoid the other techie stuff I write about?? ;-)
It's not just about the iPod (that simply works a lot better than any other MP3 player), it's about the full package including iTunes, Podcasts, Music Store etc.
The problem is that you need to have used one for a few days to appreciate that ;)
And about your experiment: Apple fanboys don't pay to expand the community - if you don't get it, you're not worthy ;)
Hey Frank,
I guess I stand corrected with my experiment - actually I had just wanted to try out that ChipIn service and figured why not :-)
I have several auctions on eBay ending in about 2 hours (all my old gadgets) and right now I'm about 95% to the € 199,- needed for the 2GB nano so I think I'll jump over the Apple Store and place an order - with SAP TechEd coming up it might be nice to have handy :-)
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