How many with ipods here? [Archive]

SteveP

12-18-2008, 03:14 AM

I'm the first one to say at first I thought ipods were stupid. I didn't like the idea of DRMS and itunes, nor did I like the thought of this tiny, fragile piece of plastic that costs 400 dollars.

That all changed a few years ago when my wife bought me an 80 gig for fathers day.

I'm reformed.

I fucking love my ipod.

It's pretty much eliminated the radio all together. I had quite a few CD's to begin with. After the hours of uploading these to itunes, and the new stuff I've d/led I don't need the radio at all. If this one broke, I would buy another immediately.

Anyone else?

** and for the peanut gallery who hates ipods - leave your comments elsewhere, cause I don't give a fuck! **

Corey

12-18-2008, 03:27 AM

I've got a 5th generation iPod video (60 gig i think) and I leave it in the car. With the exception of one talk show, anytime I'm driving, the iPod is playing. It's been indispensable.

SteveP

12-18-2008, 03:29 AM

I've got a 5th generation iPod video (60 gig i think) and I leave it in the car. With the exception of one talk show, anytime I'm driving, the iPod is playing. It's been indispensable.

Is this the same Corey that used to have a yzf600r?

Corey

12-18-2008, 03:30 AM

Is this the same Corey that used to have a yzf600r?

Indeed it is. When ya swinging back to the ol' Flo'dah?

SteveP

12-18-2008, 03:31 AM

Indeed it is. When ya swinging back to the ol' Flo'dah?

Small world bro. We had a pint downtown, about what, 6 years ago?

I'm actually moving to Pensacola in Feb. I can't wait!

Leon

12-18-2008, 03:37 AM

I rarely leave home without my 80g.

Corey

12-18-2008, 03:52 AM

Small world bro. We had a pint downtown, about what, 6 years ago?

I'm actually moving to Pensacola in Feb. I can't wait!

Shit, has it been 6 years? Fuck time flies.

RACER X

12-18-2008, 07:38 AM

ducati_atx

12-18-2008, 07:44 AM

Ive got a nano, I reluctantly purchased after my original ipod clusterfuck. The nano appears pretty stable with the flash.

Had 5 GEN 3 ipods returned in a matter of 6 months- one of which only ran for 30 min - resulting in a complaint to apple and a refund of my original purchase price.

Method

12-18-2008, 08:26 AM

I have a 60g regular and the video 8g nano. Only time I use the nano is when I'm working out - the regular ipod has been sitting in a drawer for a couple of years.

G-Rex

12-18-2008, 08:32 AM

I have a 15gb that's about 5 years old. The battery is done in it, but I put a stereo in my car that will charge/run the iPod, so it stays in my car. I rarely listen to the radio anymore.

I won an 8gb Nano about a month ago, and I gave that one to Carolina as the one she has was a 1gb and wouldn't hold much.

My iPhone is 8gb, and I've used the iPod part of it a few times.

Rider

12-18-2008, 08:39 AM

Everyone in my house owns an Ipod.

Lucky3623

12-18-2008, 08:50 AM

I think if you live in NYC, you have to own one. If you don't everyone looks at you like you are a douchebag...

Method

12-18-2008, 08:53 AM

I think if you live in NYC, you have to own one. If you don't everyone looks at you like you are a douchebag...
:lol: Funny, I never noticed. I always see people on the trains listening to em', or walking in to work.

Btw - I need to send you a PM.. Have some questions about Dallas.

Amorok

12-18-2008, 09:07 AM

I've always hated iPod, you pay more than their worth for what you get and iTunes is a pain in the ass. Then I needed something with more than 20 gigs so I bought the new classic. While I still think they're overpriced and iTunes is still a bullshit program, I have to admit a growing love for the unit itself. Small, convenient, and easy to use, it's replaced my radio. If anybody has a small nano they'd like to get rid of let me know, I need one for running.

Archren

12-18-2008, 09:40 AM

I won an 8gb Nano about a month ago, and I gave that one to Carolina as the one she has was a 1gb and wouldn't hold much.

What he said. :lol:

MILK

12-18-2008, 09:43 AM

My husband got me one 3 years ago. My first thought was, "What a colossol waste of money!"

But I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Never had a problem with it and it's been with me running, on the bike, etc etc etc. Love it!

Ninjakel

12-18-2008, 09:45 AM

I have a 30gig video, I rarely leave home without it.

ontwo

12-18-2008, 09:55 AM

I am an iPod fanatic. I got the 2nd gen nano a year ago, and I've not turned the radio on in my truck since. It has gone on several vacations. I ride with it ocassionally.

AND... My wife just got me the 32GB iPod touch. This little thing is amazing!!! The games are cool. You can listen to your own music while playing them. It has a built in speaker so there's no need for earplugs all the time.

I've downloaded some cartoons for my daughter when we are in the truck. No more getting the portable DVD player out and plugged in. I just hand her the iPod.

And I'm a reader. I've downloaded about 50 books. The reader is cool. It scrolls the words as you read. You can tilt the iPod to control the speed of the text. So I have a virtual library with me all the time.

CrazyKell

12-18-2008, 10:55 AM

I bought a first gen. nano a number of years ago. I think it's only 4 gig and it has served me very well. When I used to run with music it was great. I listened to it on the train every day when I lived in London.

Last week after many years of use and many beatings later it's finally gone for a shit. It still works but I can't use the back button so it's only on shuffle.

I asked Santa for a new one. :whistle:

DLIT

12-18-2008, 11:45 AM

I got a Nano. Not the latest one, but the one previous to it. The short, fat one. I love it. I tried an ipod touch and wasn't a fan of the big size. And itunes is just as good. I have the Bose Companion 3 computer speakers and they fill up the room with great sound for when I have parties or just want to jam.

azoomm

12-18-2008, 12:08 PM

My daughter has sequestered mine :lol:

Cass

12-18-2008, 11:09 PM

Had a 3rd gen (i think) 40 gig that I used the snot out of till the HD went to shit, which was about 4 days before Christmas last year. Little did I know that my mister had ordered me a Touch for Christmas :rockwoot:

So... currently, 1st gen iTouch, 16gig. LOVE it. Have a pos sandisk that i picked up from woot.com for like $20 for jackin around and motorcycling.

Oh and I LOVE LOVE LOVE my mp3 player (either one) for grocery shopping. Makes the whole experience SO much better. :dthumb:

Porkchop

12-19-2008, 12:03 AM

Zune FTW!!!!

I refuse to conform to this Ipod/Redbull/Starbucks nation....

Dave

12-19-2008, 12:19 AM

due to the software and early issues i chose to go third party. i have an 8 gig sony walkman. flat and skinny, it fits the little change pockets in jeans like a champ and the jack is on the same side as the controls so its perfect for riding.i just stick it in there upside down and i can shuffle to my hearts content.

http://images.smarter.com/300x300x15/3/23/578923.jpg

im curious, what do you guys use for buds? i have skull candy ink'd and they are flippin badass.

JoJoYZF

12-19-2008, 12:36 AM

Zune FTW!!!!

I refuse to conform to this Ipod/Redbull/Starbucks nation....

Same here although I am considering finally buying an ipod. I jus dont like redbull and dont drink coffee.

Sixxxxer

12-19-2008, 01:20 AM

Shit I'm rocking a 2GB Nano...But it still holds 500 Songs and it Kickass for the Bike.

Twobanger

12-19-2008, 01:38 AM

Iphone 3G. After downloading Pandora neither itunes or the XM get much use anymore.

Shure e4c ear buds = :rockout:

Archren

12-19-2008, 07:29 AM

Iphone 3G. After downloading Pandora neither itunes or the XM get much use anymore.

Shure e4c ear buds = :rockout:

Pandora FTW... a friend I sent that link to said it's the best recommendation anyone has ever given him. :D

RCM78

12-19-2008, 07:34 AM

I'm a convert. I thought they were a waste of money. Then my wife bought me an 80gig classic for my birthday and I love it. At first I was like:wtf: but the fact that I have over 6000 songs with me all the time is pretty cool...

James

12-19-2008, 09:30 AM

I have an 8gb nano. I love it. Plays great though AUX input in my truck, which is great - no need to mess with CDs anymore.

Dnyce

12-19-2008, 09:50 AM

i got a 4gig nano, want a bigger one. its got 900+songs on it, and i cant fit anymore..but i have another 4-5gigs of music:panic:

as much as i like it, if i buy another one itll be a creative mp3 player probably, instead of a ipod. its made the way a ipod shoulda been made, with expandable memory via micro sd cards, & plays video. if i could add 8-16gigs to my current ipod, i'd keep it. but apple wants money so they didnt do it that way. business wise makes sense, but it sucks for the buyer.

pandora is the shit, but sometimes i wana hear specific songs, and the ipod wins. hooks up to my surround sound easy too

MissHell

12-19-2008, 02:29 PM

Zune FTW!!!!
....
I have a Zune - got it for my bday. I really only use it when I ride and sometimes at work.

xx CURVE xx

12-19-2008, 02:32 PM

got one..never use it

No Worries

12-19-2008, 07:30 PM

People think I have an ipod until I pull out my Walkman to flip over the cassette tape.

Flexin

12-19-2008, 08:07 PM

People think I have an ipod until I pull out my Walkman to flip over the cassette tape.

You upgraded from 8 track?

James

Flexin

12-19-2008, 08:13 PM

Mr Lefty

12-19-2008, 08:31 PM

Iphone 3G. After downloading Pandora neither itunes or the XM get much use anymore.

Shure e4c ear buds = :rockout:

NO SHIT! I have the Shure e3c's... fuck'n love them... and better yet got them on a deal from Amazon for $50!!!!

I have an Ipod 60gig video that's been through hell and back... fuckers made two trips to the desert... left in the snow for a week... fell off my tank bag (forgot to put it in) at 30mph... and it's still go'n strong...

Cass

12-19-2008, 09:12 PM

Etymotic ER6i earbuds ftw

Porkchop

12-19-2008, 11:23 PM

Same here although I am considering finally buying an ipod. I jus dont like redbull and dont drink coffee.

I will admit... it is fabulous marketing by all three companies... especially Ipod, to be the first product bought to mind when you say music player. Or energy drink.. you think Red Bull...

BUT at the time I bought my Zune, you had to look at the facts. The Zune outright demolished the then Ipod video. Now i will say the new Ipod touch beats the new Zune based on the internet capabilities of the Ipod.

Redbull tastes like crap and is so expensive for the tiny little can. Upgrade and go with something cheap and large... like Rockstar Orange... or Jolt.

Starbucks is ok, but Its too expensive and I like Carabou better....

Archren

12-19-2008, 11:30 PM

Etymotic ER6i earbuds ftw

Etymotics are the best. :dthumb:

Figures, though... I spend more money than normal on a pair of earbuds and now they're MIA. :panic:

rogue

12-20-2008, 07:30 AM

I have been able to stay away from Ipods so far. I still have my Sony MiniDisc somewhere around here. Its in mint condition. I also bought a cheap Ipod knock off for the gym last year. I don't know where I put that. I wish I could find one of them. In the last snow storm I used my Treo for music while plowing for 11 hours.

James

Try Tiger Direct. I have a little 1 gig MP3 Player I used all the time for around $15. Copy and paste, none of that itunes crap. It works great and I've never had an issue with it. I liked it so much that when I decided to get another for more storage, I went with the same one. Has a USB connector at the end of it so I don't need any USB cords. Plug and play like a mo-fo. I found a 4G for $25 :dthumb:

I don't need a big expensive ipod. I'm perfectly happy with a cheaper MP3 player. It does what I need it to do, functions well...has buttons I can manage through gloves when I'm riding and seems to be pretty bullet proof. :) My son has one just like it except it's a smaller gig. His dad ran over my son's with a truck and all it did was crack the screen and it still works. :rockout:

Oh yeah...they work well for a flash drive too. ;)

Particle Man

12-20-2008, 09:07 AM

I have a 16 gig iPhone 3g and a 120 gig iPod classic.

I listen to the radio in the car but the i stuff is handy when I'm working out and stuff and on planes.

Cutty72

12-20-2008, 08:26 PM

I have a 4G and a 8G Nano.
Comonboys has the same 8G Nano.

I did not pay for any of them, which is why we have them.

I like 'em for what I paid for them :lol:

Dave

12-20-2008, 08:35 PM

Dragonpaco

12-20-2008, 08:39 PM

my ipod shuffle just died.of course before the hour long trip i have tommorrow. i am furious

Flexin

12-20-2008, 08:52 PM

I love my minidisc, im gonna start rocking it in the city just to be different

I love mine as well. I wish I could find it. I bought it in 03 or 04 to use while riding in the R6. I went on some rides that were 3-7 hours. I'm not sure how many hours I used it but I only ever had one battery in it. I don't think I ever replaced that one. It went forever on a battery.

James

Flexin

12-20-2008, 08:59 PM

my ipod shuffle just died.of course before the hour long trip i have tommorrow. i am furious

That sucks. I had to plow for 16 hours straight with no music. I went nuts. I was singing to myself by the end.

James

Flexin

12-20-2008, 09:02 PM

Try Tiger Direct. I have a little 1 gig MP3 Player I used all the time for around $15. Copy and paste, none of that itunes crap. It works great and I've never had an issue with it. I liked it so much that when I decided to get another for more storage, I went with the same one. Has a USB connector at the end of it so I don't need any USB cords. Plug and play like a mo-fo. I found a 4G for $25 :dthumb:

I don't need a big expensive ipod. I'm perfectly happy with a cheaper MP3 player. It does what I need it to do, functions well...has buttons I can manage through gloves when I'm riding and seems to be pretty bullet proof. :) My son has one just like it except it's a smaller gig. His dad ran over my son's with a truck and all it did was crack the screen and it still works. :rockout:

Oh yeah...they work well for a flash drive too. ;)

I picked up a cheap little 1g a year ago for the gym. It had a clip on it which was nice. It looked something like that mini ipod. The only thing I didn't like is it didn't have a screen and you couldn't set up play list. Play list would have been nice because I let my wife use it when she went to the gym. We both had songs on it that the other didn't really want to hear so that was a little bit of a pain. If I can't find that or my MiniDisc then I might pick up another one. Or i will just keep using my Treo.

James

Dave

12-20-2008, 09:12 PM

i got mine on ebay for about 3 bucks, perfect condition. at the time i was planning on putting a japanese import cd/md deck in my nsx and i needed a way to program the md's

Flexin

12-20-2008, 09:23 PM

i got mine on ebay for about 3 bucks, perfect condition. at the time i was planning on putting a japanese import cd/md deck in my nsx and i needed a way to program the md's

Damn. Good deal. I paid a lot more then $3.

James

jtemple

12-20-2008, 09:41 PM

I have two. 120GB Classic and 16GB Nano (my wife's). I won't touch iTunes, it's a piece of crap. I use the ml_iPod plugin for Winamp.

I have 41,714 songs in my music library, perfectly tagged (you really have NO IDEA how anal I am). So, you can say that I never touch the radio. :rockout:

Flexin

12-20-2008, 09:47 PM

BTW speaking of the radio. I love my XM. I'm not a fan of the radio but XM....:rockwoot: I have been thinking about getting a portable XM player for plowing. I would be in heaven then.

James

Dave

12-20-2008, 11:01 PM

for radio i like using the internet clip players on my psp.

rogue

12-21-2008, 01:57 AM

I picked up a cheap little 1g a year ago for the gym. It had a clip on it which was nice. It looked something like that mini ipod. The only thing I didn't like is it didn't have a screen and you couldn't set up play list. Play list would have been nice because I let my wife use it when she went to the gym. We both had songs on it that the other didn't really want to hear so that was a little bit of a pain. If I can't find that or my MiniDisc then I might pick up another one. Or i will just keep using my Treo.

James

You can do a playlist by setting it up using folder options. At least you can on mine. I use different folders depending upon what I feel like listening to. ;)

Flexin

12-21-2008, 02:27 AM

You can do a playlist by setting it up using folder options. At least you can on mine. I use different folders depending upon what I feel like listening to. ;)

Do you set up the folders in your computer or in the mp3 player. I think this is the one I have http://www.ubid.com/inc/zoom.asp?pic=2_300281239_0.jpg&loc=vximg/

James

rogue

12-21-2008, 02:35 AM

Do you set up the folders in your computer or in the mp3 player. I think this is the one I have http://www.ubid.com/inc/zoom.asp?pic=2_300281239_0.jpg&loc=vximg/

James

On my MP3 player. I can also make it just play from folder to folder, but I haven't figured out if I can make a folder play list or not (play music from certain folders or play folders in a certain order).

I can't view the link from my phone. I'll have to look later on my pc.

Flexin

12-21-2008, 02:39 AM

On my MP3 player. I can also make it just play from folder to folder, but I haven't figured out if I can make a folder play list or not (play music from certain folders or play folders in a certain order).

I can't view the link from my phone. I'll have to look later on my pc.

As far as I can tell I can't set up a folder to play on this mp3 player. I could be wrong. (It might happen one day) Not that it really matters till I find it. I would like to find it because we might be getting a storm tomorrow night which have me in a machine for 10-15 hours. I need my music. And i had some good stuff on that player. I'll need to look tomorrow.

James

Adeptus_Minor

12-21-2008, 09:47 AM

I still have my Sony MiniDisc somewhere around here. Its in mint condition.

:dthumb:
I actually sold all my MiniDisc gear to TheBone a year or two ago.

My music device is a Creative Zen 8gb.
I rarely use it, but not because it's not a good device.
I'm just too lazy to spend the time seeking out, loading, and playlisting all the music I would want on it. That and I'm not one of those people who has to have music in my ears 24/7.

Oh... and I like Red Bull, I don't care what you say about it.

rogue

12-21-2008, 10:33 AM

:dthumb:
I actually sold all my MiniDisc gear to TheBone a year or two ago.

My music device is a Creative Zen 8gb.
I rarely use it, but not because it's not a good device.
I'm just too lazy to spend the time seeking out, loading, and playlisting all the music I would want on it. That and I'm not one of those people who has to have music in my ears 24/7.

Oh... and I like Red Bull, I don't care what you say about it.

My son wanted a Creative Zen for Christmas this year but he's had a bad luck year with everything he's put his hands on......it's always gotten broken. I found a 2G Zen knock off for a decent price. I hope it does what he wants and doesn't get broken. :lol:

Lamnidae

12-21-2008, 10:35 AM

i got a nano and she's got an 80 gig G5.

I don't use 'em near as much as I thought I would.

rogue

12-21-2008, 10:36 AM

Do you set up the folders in your computer or in the mp3 player. I think this is the one I have http://www.ubid.com/inc/zoom.asp?pic=2_300281239_0.jpg&loc=vximg/

James

A friend of mine has one of those and loves it.

Here's mine. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3628510&CatId=2476

marko138

12-21-2008, 10:53 AM

My wife has one...but we don't know where the hell it is. Lost.

Flexin

12-21-2008, 01:37 PM

:dthumb:
I actually sold all my MiniDisc gear to TheBone a year or two ago.

My music device is a Creative Zen 8gb.
I rarely use it, but not because it's not a good device.
I'm just too lazy to spend the time seeking out, loading, and playlisting all the music I would want on it. That and I'm not one of those people who has to have music in my ears 24/7.

Oh... and I like Red Bull, I don't care what you say about it.

I'm not one for energy drinks but when I need one Red Bull is my go to drink. :dthumb:

James

tallywacker

12-21-2008, 07:12 PM

I don't use that DRM, itunes tied pile of garbage.

Flexin

12-21-2008, 09:49 PM

My wife just found my mp3 player. She found it in a spot we both have looked more then once in the last couple of months. My MiniDisc is still missing. But if I can get this charged up I should be good for this storm. The last storm I listened to 127 songs (621 mbs) on my Treo, in about 10-10.5 hours then started listening to them again. My mp3 player is a gig so I need to try and fill it. Its going to be a long night.

James

CrazyKell

12-22-2008, 11:01 AM

I really hope Santa brings me a new nano for Christmas. Mine is a bit screwed up at the moment. :whistle:

OneSickPsycho

12-26-2008, 11:20 PM

wife has 2 (that she doesn't use)
i have 0

saw a guy in an '07 accord (nice one) wearing earphones, WTH, gotta nice car w/ a nice stereo, it should even have and ipod port, still listening to an ipod.

seems like people wear them 24/7 and try to avoid the real world, saw a dad once walking his kid w/ earphones one.....kid blabbing away dad didn't hear a thing........:idk:

Honda's pretty behind with the whole factory head unit - Ipod compatibility shit... I had to get a $130 adapter thingy for my '08 Ridgeline.

I was resistant to the whole Ipod thing, but now that I have one... it's one of the most worthwhile electronic devices I've ever purchased.

CrazyKell

12-29-2008, 09:11 AM

I got a new Nano 8G for Christmas!

:pebbs: :nana2:

AquaPython

12-29-2008, 09:55 AM

i hated the original ipods, avoided them and itunes forever. had 1 or 2 off-brand players that used microdrives (expensive, slow and moving parts break easily) and then the first flash drives that were 1" squares (much cheaper , faster, indestructable) this was sweet because it was basically an external hardrive and all i had to do was drag and drop mp3 files. so easy.
that i think eventually broke and an ex bought for me a 4g nano. this this is pretty cool i must admit, and itunes has gotten better over the years. its size and weight are nice, but i really only use it when i know i am riding more than 5 minutes. i cant even use it at the gym because i have abnormally large ear canals and even after market large sized silicone buds wont keep the damn things in my ears. on that note, one of them i lost riding and i havent used it in months. any advice ?

Corey

12-29-2008, 10:02 AM

any advice ?
Custom Molded. (http://www.averysound.com/as.audio_earpiece.html)

Doesn't have to be that company, but I've heard good things about them. In any case, you'll spend a little more now, but I think the payoff would be worth it.

AquaPython

12-29-2008, 10:12 AM

Corey

12-29-2008, 10:16 AM

damn i find it hard to pay $115 for some gel. i do want that though. i emailed them asking if ordered for one type, they will fit on different headphones, and if they have some sort of replacement policy

Search around. I know there are quite a few of those types of places around. I think you may find some ideas if you lurk around some audio forums. Hell, I think I saw http://earplugstore.com/custom/custom_molded.htm on a few different touring boards. I know someone on CF had mentioned doing something similar but fuck if I remember who it was.

SteveP

01-29-2009, 07:56 PM

Here's a bump to this thread.

I got an 8g Iphone last week. Pretty much the coolest phone ever created.

:rockwoot:

the chi

01-29-2009, 07:58 PM

Here's a bump to this thread.

I got an 8g Iphone last week. Pretty much the coolest phone ever created.

:rockwoot:

Congrats, welcome to the "club" Iphone nerds unite. Or something! :lol:

Archren

01-29-2009, 08:12 PM

Congrats, welcome to the "club" Iphone nerds unite. Or something! :lol:

:rockwoot:

Particle Man

01-29-2009, 09:00 PM

Here's a bump to this thread.

I got an 8g Iphone last week. Pretty much the coolest phone ever created.

:rockwoot:good purchase. :)

Another convert muhahaha

Corey

01-29-2009, 09:04 PM

good purchase. :)

Another convert muhahaha

http://nat.truemesh.com/archives/podpeople.jpg

Tsunami

01-30-2009, 05:11 AM

30 gig thats is docked at home for music when i'm cleaning or working out.

1 gig shuffle for when i am running or at the gym (so people won't talk to me)

Lucky3623

01-30-2009, 09:43 AM

Just bought an iPod... My Creative Zen crapped the bed... 3rd time in 2 years. I have had it replaced 2x, once because the control stick broke, and once because it just shut down and wouldn't come back on. I like the new nano... with the random "shake" and the genius.