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iPod Update

After writing my dramatic iPod Death post, I thought it would be nice to let everyone know that I have a new iPod. Say ‘hello’ to… well, I didn’t name it. Um… say ‘hello’ to Chuck! Too bad I got a pink protective case for Chuck. Now he thinks he’s a girl.

Chuck is a 32GB iPod Touch, purchased used from one of my friends on the Interwebz (thanks, Huff!). In addition to playing music, Chuck does a crapload of other stuff. He’s like my iPhone but used solely for music, and he doesn’t make any calls. My niece already knows the difference between my phone and Chuck. She prefers playing with the Chuck now.

Are you creeped out by the fact that I’m calling my iPod Chuck and referring to it as a him? No? Awesome.

I have to admit that I miss the click wheel on Old Man iPod, but it’s nice to finally be using current iPod technology (which will very quickly become old). I’m mostly happy to finally be able to listen to my music and podcasts again.

Speaking of podcasts, I can’t say enough about The Nerdist. Chris Hardwick, will you marry me? No? Well… then, can we be friends? Please?

P.S. See? Having Internet friends pays off. Had I not bitched and moaned about the death of my iPod, I never would’ve gotten such a nice deal on a replacement.

The Day My iPod Died

Friday, August 13, 2010. I’m at work. I turn on my iPod. It makes strange clicking noises. The Apple logo appears. Then, a sad iPod face appears (see photo above). More clicking. Then, it’s blank. This happens every time I turn on my iPod. “It’s finally gone,” I think to myself. My iPod, that I bought back in 2004 (or late 2003; I can no longer remember) has finally died.

I remember a couple years after I bought my iPod, reading articles about how the other iPods in my iPod’s generation were spontaneously exploding. “Great,” I thought, sarcastically. “It’s only a matter of time before my iPod explodes.”

Two years pass. Then, three. Then, four, five. I see that my iPod is sluggish. If I go more than a day without using it, it takes some time to power up, and the power supply is significantly depleted. I fondly recall the time I accidentally dropped it within weeks of owning it. The dents are still evident. No matter what, my iPod continues to work well.

I remember when the iPod Nano came out. I wanted my iPod to die already so that I could upgrade to a newer model. Then, the iPod touch. Wireless capability! Oh, if only my iPod would die. Then, I was proud that my iPod had reached geriatric status. Only my brother-in-law’s first generation iPod bested my own in longevity.

Friday, August 13, 2010. My iPod has died. I Google “iPod sad face” in the hopes that I will find a solution. Web sites say to purposely drop the iPod or bang it on something. I try this. Nothing works. Soon, only the Apple logo appears. Then, nothing happens.

Goodbye, iPod. You have been a good friend and we have traveled the world together. You have happily played music and podcasts for me. You kept me humble by always playing Hanson when I put on the Shuffle feature. You have been with me in happy days and in sad days. I will miss you, but it is time for me to move on. I don’t take this change lightly. Do I get an iPod classic, which will always serve as a warm reminder of how awesome you were? Or, do I get an iPod Nano or iPod Touch , try something new and more exciting? Or do I really try something new, and get a Zune?

I have yet to move on. For better or for worse, I keep trying to turn you back on, hoping that you will spring back to life and live on for a few more years.

Thanks, iPod. I’ll miss you.

My Week: my silly iPod, Flight of the Conchords, freezing weather, BSG returns

This week, Chicago temps fell to temperatures that we last experienced a decade ago. My poor car whined every time I started it up. I wore two layers of clothes and a parka. I can’t wait for temps to go up to the 20s…I’ll walk outside in my bikini.

Okay, I love these guys. I have Flight of the Conchords – The Complete First Season and I am having a blast discovering this show.

I gotta love it when I have my iPod on shuffle and Hanson comes on. I don’t even know how Hanson got on my iPod!

Battlestar Galactica returned tonight. My reaction is: WTF?! How awesome was Edward James Olmos???

Other TV highlights from this week include 24 (of course), Privileged (dang!), Damages (just because), The Office (LOL), 30 Rock…

In other news, I haven’t been to The Condo in over a week. I should probably visit The Condo this weekend.

Do Good Things Come To Those Who Wait?

Apple hints at lower prices as iPod, notebook refresh on tap by ZDNet‘s Larry Dignan — Amid all the chatter about Apple’s fiscal third quarter results, which were strong, most concerns about the future revolve around two words: Gross margins. The big takeaway for technology buyers: Those lower margins hint at cheaper iPods and notebooks in the not-to-distant future. Following Apple’s typical strong quarter with a side of conservative guidance (Techmeme), CFO [...]