ipod s suck

[EL Nemo]

Okay so i went out and bought me a brand spankin new 40 gig ipod on sunday (yes i do have that much music), after months of anticipation I got off my ass and dished out around $600 for one including some accessories. I excitedly raced home and immediately began overloading it with mp3's. Exactly one day later, not even having a chance to use it besides downloading mp3 on it, the POS froze up. So I promptly returned to Best Buy and exchanged it for another one thinking it to be a defective unit. After getting home and trying it again, within the hour i was back at Best Buy this time getting a full refund. I have to strongly advise anyone against purchasing this over hyped over priced technological garbage. Sure it looks slick and sexy, but the things are just too unreliable. Anyway i guess i m wondering if any ipod owners/users have had any similar experiences, or am i just a curse on technology? After having said all this, I still want one.

[uberclkgtr]

my buddy has the 5 gig model and has absolutely no problems. he's had it for over a year now. he loves it.

[MattaKnox]

That's too bad. Mine's been flawless.

[zartan]

yeah, you're cursed. I've heard nothing but positive reviews.

Did you check to see if it's plugged in?

j/k... but then as a long-ago tech support person i can't tell you how many "intractable" problems I solved by plugging the cord in

[blewmymindblank]

http://www.student.smsu.edu/s/san232s/hardfunnypics/appleadobsoleteshit.jpg

[hue-e]

yeah, I got a 5gig one and never had a problem... infact, I love it and would trade it in for anything.

[ransom]

Originally posted by hue-e
yeah, I got a 5gig one and never had a problem... infact, I love it and would trade it in for anything.

You drive a hard bargin, but my final offer is two Pokemon pencils and 4 sheets of loose leaf. Wide rule.

[jrob]

shit, i have asked for one for Christmas. You're makingme nervous....yikes!

[jrob]

Originally posted by ransom


You drive a hard bargin, but my final offer is two Pokemon pencils and 4 sheets of loose leaf. Wide rule.


:haha:

i will counter-offer 2 pokemon pencils and 6 (yeah, that's right, you heard me) sheets of loose leaf...COLLEGE rule.

[hue-e]

Originally posted by ransom


You drive a hard bargin, but my final offer is two Pokemon pencils and 4 sheets of loose leaf. Wide rule.

SOLD!:bonk:

[ransom]

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[uberclkgtr]

:haha:

[hue-e]

what sucks is I actuall want the 40gig one, but this thread makes me a bit nervous.

I heard talk aroud the water cooler though that the next generation ipod might have a record funtion with some sort of input... but I might be waaaaay off. either way, that would be dope to use for recording yours or other peeps live gigs.

[ransom]

I'd be interested in using it for recording field samples, or sneaking a recording of some synths at a studio or Guitar Center store. Would be nice because I could just link it direct to my Mac and dump the samples into the computer.

[EL Nemo]

yeah i got to be cursed but the guy at best buy said he d seen a lot of them come back, but up until now i heard good things about them too, which is why i m disappointed

[hue-e]

Originally posted by ransom
I'd be interested in using it for recording field samples, or sneaking a recording of some synths at a studio or Guitar Center store. Would be nice because I could just link it direct to my Mac and dump the samples into the computer.

Well the closest thing they have at the moment is...

Belkin iPod Voice Recorder

http://a1872.g.akamai.net/7/1872/51/199ed5b162ea44/www.apple.com/r/store/images/learnmoreimage_belkin2.jpg

The Belkin iPod Voice Recorder is a great solution for iPod users who have something memorable to say. Now you can record memos, lectures, interviews, or conversations - simply by plugging the Voice Recorder into your iPod.

The Belkin iPod Voice Recorder works with the iPod with dock connector.

The iPod's abundant storage capacity lets you record hundreds of hours of high-quality voice recordings. You can easily review your audio notes using the built-in speaker, your earbud headphones, or your computer. Just like your music, your voice memos will sync automatically to iTunes (version 4.1 required) for storage, editing, or sending to others via e-mail. Your Voice Recorder even works as a travel alarm clock. The Belkin Voice Recorder brings a whole new dimension to your iPod.

Specifications:
Records personal memos, notes and interviews easily, on the go, with high-quality omnidirectional microphone
Features 16mm speaker for quick playback
Attaches securely to your iPod through remote/headphone connector
Indicates recording status of Voice Recorder with LED indicator
Requires no software installation, with Plug-and-Play technology; support is already built into the iPod
Packs and travels easily with ultra-compact design; includes protective storage cap
Works with iPod software version 2.1 or later
www.belkin.com

Note: Products sold through this Web site which do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

[switchstance]

http://www.ipodsdirtysecret.com/

Buyer beware

[Dank325]

wooh... thats some bullshit
i really thought i was gonna get one, all i get for xmas is bestbuy giftcards..... but if that shits true than no way....

[switchstance]

In checking apple.com/support under iPod I found this:

"If your iPod fails to hold a charge and it's more than a year old, you may need a new battery. Click Continue to order iPod battery service for $99 USD, plus shipping and applicable sales tax. This program is not available in Europe at this time."

Kinda vague. Won't let you into the site unless you actually own one... so um... SMUH.

[bboyneko]

it sounds like your problem is unique and not having to do with the ipod itself.

[mattb]

I read on spymac's message board a report about a product coming out like the belkin one, but it has a mic port and a buncha other options for recording with an ipod.

http://www.spymac.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=50653

[Implicit]

Originally posted by switchstance
http://www.ipodsdirtysecret.com/

Buyer beware

That site is great... I think 3498304983 people sent that to me yesterday. Word travels fast....

http://www.ipodbattery.com

[bboyneko]

I alo got about 10,000 people sending me that website..it's amazing how powerful the internet can be for spreading messages. That site has influenced my descision to buy an ipod: namely, I won't

[hue-e]

Originally posted by switchstance
http://www.ipodsdirtysecret.com/

Buyer beware

Wow man. :wtf:

It seems like lately there have been lots of hadheld devices that have a short shelflife. This hasn't happened to my ipod yet, but it has with things like Sprint cell phones, it's like after about a year or so, its fucked and you are forced to buy it all over again...

like a loaf of bread every few days... bullshit if you ask me.

[i like blue]

i hate the fact the damn things have a gap in between songs. has anyone figured out how to combat this? maybe by creating a group in iTunes? but that makes the songs one big file....

[Transmattic]

600 bucks, damn, that's a lot to pay for a shitty ipod

[EL Nemo]

anyone know of a better alternative to ipod s??

[Wickity]

a very small laptop?

[hue-e]

Originally posted by EL Nemo
anyone know of a better alternative to ipod s??

there are lots of alternatives, you just can't get em with 30+gig harddrives.

[Implicit]

There are tons of alternatives... one of the more promising ones is that from iRiver

http://www.iriveramerica.com/estore/ihp-120.htm

[Elektronkind]

The Creative Nomad 3 is pretty sweet. It even has support in the Mac version of iTunes, if that matters, and does 44.1/48Khz WAV recording.

/ek

[rajdeep]

Originally posted by Implicit


That site is great... I think 3498304983 people sent that to me yesterday. Word travels fast....

http://www.ipodbattery.com
I'm assuming that the battery is not manufactured by the same company that Apple fits their iPods with.

This is true even for outdated cell phones. I'm still using a Samsung SCH2000 which I'd have had to retire almost 3 years ago had I not been able to find a replacement for the battery pack - Samsung stopped selling these on their websites. There are other non-OEMs that make such batteries to specifications and that's what I had to settle for.

[The Drifter]

Try ipodsdirtysecret.com.

[buster]

i've had an ipod for a while now and love it. no problems at all. use it for music, and as an extra hard drive when i need to transfer files between two computers.

as for the dirty secret thing - check this link
http://www.pdasmart.com/ipodpartscenter.htm

$59 for a replacement rechargeable battery is not that much. a replacement lithium battery for a cordless phone or something would cost about the same.

[El Magnifico]

My friend has an ipod and he loves it. I have a cheapass RIO600. The Ipod sound is a lot richer and deeper. Someday I'll buy one...I guess.

[Elektronkind]

Stereophile magazine had nothing but praises for the ipod's sound:

http://www.stereophile.com//digitalsourcereviews/934/index.html

/ek

[Just Charlie]

iRiver 120 > iPod

[Elektronkind]

And this is because... ?

[Just Charlie]

digital/analog inputs and optical/analog line outputs, record to mp3 or wav, internal and external mic for voice recording, FM tuner, good DSP including SRS, 16 hour batter life (10 hours more than iPod), remote control with an LCD, other shit. Read reviews to find out more.

[Mitaic]

just get a iRiver IHD-120