So how many people got ipods..!!!
25 December 2004, 05:31 PM
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So how many people got ipods..!!!
I got one..
but surprisingly my girlfriend also got me the bose docking stereo so im well pleased. Excellent quality for such a small item..
Dan
but surprisingly my girlfriend also got me the bose docking stereo so im well pleased. Excellent quality for such a small item..Dan
25 December 2004, 05:42 PM
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I wonder how many people will be setting them up today..!!!! Also bought myself a FM transmitter for the ipod to work in my car (hush hush) apparantley they are illegal in this country. Works a treat though..
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25 December 2004, 06:16 PM
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I was told the FM transmitter (which is illegal as it is basically a pirate radio station transitting onto FM air waves) was rubbish and the quality isnt any good. Which one have you got thats good?
Need something for the car, probably just go for the cassette adaptor
Need something for the car, probably just go for the cassette adaptor
25 December 2004, 06:48 PM
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I bought myself an Ipod for my birthday at the beginning of the month, next months accessory is the Ipod link from www.denison.com
Yes the Itrip is illegal in the uk as its an unlicenced FM transmitter.
Yes the Itrip is illegal in the uk as its an unlicenced FM transmitter.
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25 December 2004, 07:45 PM
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Agree with the "Illegal in the UK" statement about the iTrip.
As for it being crappy, well, depends on where you live. In Canada I've not had a problem with it, but have had a wee problem over here. I was using 87.9 as the frequency and as I moved from Tunbridge Wells down to Hastings, there were stations broadcasting on nearby frequencies and thus they clashed with the reception. a bit of retuning, no problem at all.
As for the quality when you find a 'dead' station, it's not too bad actually, ok, so it's never going to be the same as using a stereo in jack, but it's not that bad. A cassette adaptor would be good, and the ice link even better.
As for it being crappy, well, depends on where you live. In Canada I've not had a problem with it, but have had a wee problem over here. I was using 87.9 as the frequency and as I moved from Tunbridge Wells down to Hastings, there were stations broadcasting on nearby frequencies and thus they clashed with the reception. a bit of retuning, no problem at all.
As for the quality when you find a 'dead' station, it's not too bad actually, ok, so it's never going to be the same as using a stereo in jack, but it's not that bad. A cassette adaptor would be good, and the ice link even better.
25 December 2004, 07:50 PM
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I have a Belkin FM transmitter which was bought for me whilst sis was on holiday in the States.Saved me ordering one on ebay.So i did quite well out of xmas i think.
So far what us i have had out of it seems good,time will tell though.
So far what us i have had out of it seems good,time will tell though.
25 December 2004, 08:37 PM
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Well I got a archos Jukebox...20gig Mp3 USB v2...2 years ago this christmas and still doesn't miss a beat
Plus it takes NiMH AA batteries so
(now lasts 13-14 hours on 2000mAh batteries as opposed to original's 10) - no sending back to apple for new batteries 
Plus it takes NiMH AA batteries so
(now lasts 13-14 hours on 2000mAh batteries as opposed to original's 10) - no sending back to apple for new batteries
25 December 2004, 08:54 PM
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yea, i got a 40gb one :>) . need to look at a fm transmitter 4 the car now as i hav'nt got a cassette player. any recomendations if the fm tranny is not that good?
25 December 2004, 10:33 PM
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No, decided NOT to be a sheep following the flock ......
Got my daughter the superior Philips HDD070 and got a Radio thrown in - oh, yes, and it was £100 cheaper!!
The iPod is good but it ain't no Philips HDD070!!
Pete
Got my daughter the superior Philips HDD070 and got a Radio thrown in - oh, yes, and it was £100 cheaper!!
The iPod is good but it ain't no Philips HDD070!!
Pete
Quality is awesome. 
26 December 2004, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
No, decided NOT to be a sheep following the flock ......
Got my daughter the superior Philips HDD070 and got a Radio thrown in - oh, yes, and it was £100 cheaper!!
The iPod is good but it ain't no Philips HDD070!!
Pete
Got my daughter the superior Philips HDD070 and got a Radio thrown in - oh, yes, and it was £100 cheaper!!
The iPod is good but it ain't no Philips HDD070!!
Pete
, do you think that she will be able to keep up with the new fangled gaget? Best to budget on a pension thou, good choice
26 December 2004, 10:28 AM
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Pete, as your daughter must be well over 65 as you are at least 90
So, for all you know she could be 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 62 ....................... (or any age between!) so, your logic is slightly flawed wouldn't you say?!
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Oh, yes, yoza ....... an iPod is the type of device that hooks the 'followers' of this world and steals all their money off them, its for people for whom image is everything - substance, nothing. Leaders follow their own path and make secure choices in the name of reason and sense
26 December 2004, 10:38 AM
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Oh, yes, yoza ....... an iPod is the type of device that hooks the 'followers' of this world and steals all their money off them, its for people for whom image is everything - substance, nothing. Leaders follow their own path and make secure choices in the name of reason and sense
26 December 2004, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
an iPod is the type of device that hooks the 'followers' of this world and steals all their money off them, its for people for whom image is everything - substance, nothing. Leaders follow their own path and make secure choices in the name of reason and sense
26 December 2004, 02:06 PM
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....... an iPod is the type of device that hooks the 'followers' of this world and steals all their money off them, its for people for whom image is everything - substance, nothing. Leaders follow their own path and make secure choices in the name of reason and sense [/QUOTE]
thats odd mine plays music!
got me some shure E2c ear buds too..
http://www.ipodlounge.com/reviews_mo...d=1060_0_6_0_M
[/QUOTE]thats odd mine plays music!
got me some shure E2c ear buds too..
http://www.ipodlounge.com/reviews_mo...d=1060_0_6_0_M
26 December 2004, 03:07 PM
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Strange? If the iPod is sooooooo good why do you have to replace the earphones??
The Philips earphones are phenomenal ..... another saving? Ha Ha Ha ever been mugged?!!
Tee Hee
Pete
The Philips earphones are phenomenal ..... another saving? Ha Ha Ha ever been mugged?!!
Tee Hee
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26 December 2004, 03:29 PM
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[QUOTE=pslewis]Strange? If the iPod is sooooooo good why do you have to replace the earphones??
i never said the earbuds were any good! sold them straight way unopened
saved by buying them both in New York,
is the philips was any good then i`d have one, i wonder which is worth more second hand?
i never said the earbuds were any good! sold them straight way unopened
saved by buying them both in New York,
is the philips was any good then i`d have one, i wonder which is worth more second hand?
26 December 2004, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Oh, yes, yoza ....... an iPod is the type of device that hooks the 'followers' of this world and steals all their money off them, its for people for whom image is everything - substance, nothing. Leaders follow their own path and make secure choices in the name of reason and sense
26 December 2004, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by angrynorth
Wow, a 76 year old man giving out advice on technology. I'm certainly going to follow that advice. Cheers Grandad
He was on the cutting edge of technology when you were still wetting your nappies - and he remains so
Pete
26 December 2004, 07:48 PM
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You may well have been in Baghdad when I was in my Dads bag, but you're still very capable of spouting ****.
Originally Posted by pslewis
This 76 year old has forgotten more than you will ever know!!
He was on the cutting edge of technology when you were still wetting your nappies - and he remains so
Pete
He was on the cutting edge of technology when you were still wetting your nappies - and he remains so
Pete
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26 December 2004, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
You may well have been in Baghdad when I was in my Dads bag, but you're still very capable of spouting ****.
You sure you're not still in your daddies bag?, you are talking bollox, after all!!
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26 December 2004, 09:41 PM
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I'm surprised that Apple supply cr4p earphones with their 'fashion' toy ...... but then again, they could make it only output in MONO and the 'badge brigade' will STILL buy them!
Pete
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