I ordered a 30GB iPod this weekend...Any tips?

[dorktv]

Is it true the space is partitioned?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

1. Buy the Apple Care extended warranty.

I've had my iPod for three years without a problem (and I abuse the thing), but I've had friends that have had problems. With the Apple Care, they were just given a new better iPod when it died.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

3. So true ... oh so true.

I second it : Buy the Apple Care extended warranty.

[dorktv]

4. Hmmm...I never got it for my nano, and I did not get it for the new one.

Can you get any time?

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

5. I believe you can.

[dorktv]

6. Good, it is going to have to wait a bit but I think I will get one for

the video one and help my friend I am giving the Nano to with getting the warrenty.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

9. You can buy it anytime before the initial warranty wears out. nt

[dorktv]

12. that works. What if you give it to someone else, can they register

with Apple?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

13. Yeah. I know someone that even did go applecare on a G5 that

"fell off a truck."

[dorktv]

14. It fell off a truck?! What a tough piece of equipment.

:rofl:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

15. Yeah, one of my friends had a closet full of G5s that fell off a truck.

Fortunately, they were in their original boxes, so that padded their fall. I'm from Jersey, lots of things fall off of trucks here.

[dorktv]

16. interesting...I am in AZ and I am sure that you can only get drugs

like that.

[The_Casual_Observer]

18. If the case shows any damage they will immediately void the warranty

It's a scam & a well known scam. Forget the whole thing. buy a cd player instead. Forget compressed Lo Fi crap.

[dorktv]

19. I would have to bring literally hundreds of cds to work and I cannot

do that.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

22. Nevermind him...

he comes into every Apple thread and posts the exact same thing. :boring:

[Name removed]

23. Deleted sub-thread

Sub-thread removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

21. Not with normal wear & tear scratches.

Despite your insistence that Apple scammed you, it is still not a "well-known scam." Just admit you have a hard-on for bashing Apple and move along please.

Also with a decent cover, the case won't show damage.

[The_Casual_Observer]

24. So what is your Apple employee number?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

25. I don't work for Apple nor have I never worked for Apple.

Sorry you had a shitty experience with them, but that's not really typical.

[The_Casual_Observer]

27. This is a bald faced advertisement for Apple ,you guys are ringers

for them. You are the same two guys that have been on here before hawking their bullshit defective products.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

33. ...

:spray:

This product endorsement has been brought to you by...

Ginsberg, the cat


and...

Stumpy, Spot, and Killer, the leopard geckos.



:rofl:

I'm just a satisfied customer. Apple is not conducting a vast conspiracy of product endorsement. If you don't like them, don't buy their products. Dorktv and I do like their products.

[dorktv]

39. apparently you cannot ask for advise for an Apple product anywhere

or at any time because there is one unsatisfied customer on the planet.

I like my Nano, it works and it showed up in three days with free shipping. I mentioned it on here. I guess that means I am now an employee. Amazing huh?

[The_Casual_Observer]

41. Go to see the "genius" he will advise you that you need to pay retail

for a new one when something goes wrong with your piece of shit.

[dorktv]

45. Is there a reason you feel the need to refer to my posession as a

piece of execrement?

And my company (ASC) negotiated a discount with Apple so I do not pay retail.

[The_Casual_Observer]

47. A piece of shit is shit. What more needs to be said.

[dorktv]

52. It works, and works well, how exactly is it a piece of execrement?

[The_Casual_Observer]

54. excrement is too kind. The word is "shit"

Would Steve be mad if you said "shit" on the internet?

[dorktv]

68. We get that you dislike Apple, and I dislike saying that word.

So I use a different term. If you do not like it, too bad.

[The_Casual_Observer]

73. It's an Apple company policy isn't it?

[dorktv]

76. I would call them and ask them. I have no idea nor do I care.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

43. Yeah, I ought to go demand a paycheck from Apple, since I like

my iPod & iBooks. And seriously, as an employee of them I also should demand a new iPod. This old 20g just isn't good enough for an Apple employee. It doesn't even have a color screen. And damn, my iBook is almost 3 years old. They owe me a new one for my dedication to the company, even though this one works great.

[The_Casual_Observer]

46. Why? You are probably sitting right next to Jobs!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

48. He's right next to me...disguised as a small black cat named Midnight.

:eyes:

Take a xanax and go to bed.

[The_Casual_Observer]

50. Tell Steve I said HI!!!!

[dorktv]

34. Again, never worked for Apple and do not work for them.

I work at a company called ACS. I have talked about my Nano because I like it, it works and works well.

And because I wanted to show off a little.

[dorktv]

26. why does someone who likes Apple products have to be an employee?

Apple must be doing something right or they would not have repeat customers like myself.

[The_Casual_Observer]

29. Is it a coincidence that the pair of you have done this before???

[dorktv]

30. Not sure about the other person, but I have talked about my Nano before

so? I was happy to get it and I wanted to share.

Do I have to show you a check stub from my current employer or will you just claim I fake that?

[The_Casual_Observer]

32. The same two guys hawking apple shit at the same time, that's all.

[dorktv]

35. Did I mention that someone should get any Apple products?

Well did I?

[The_Casual_Observer]

37. Tell Steve I said HI!

[dorktv]

40. That is not answering my question. Did I or did I not ask anyone to

purchase an Apple product?

[The_Casual_Observer]

49. It's the most transparent bald faced bullshit marketing

scheme I have ever seen.

[dorktv]

53. Do you ever watch TV or anything? Because this was a request

for advice. Nothing more, nothing less. But apparently you had to stick your nose into where it does not belong.

[The_Casual_Observer]

55. ANY chance I get to say that Apple is shit. I take it.

This is only my second chance with you two.

[dorktv]

69. So you hijack someone who does like Apple's thread just because

you hate them? Again, I would see a counselor about this problem.

[The_Casual_Observer]

74. Tell steve I said "HI"!!!

Sell your shit someplace else.

[dorktv]

77. Again, do not work for Apple and I only like their products. I am sorry

you had a bad experience but your hijacking my thread is wrong so I have alerted the Mods.

[The_Casual_Observer]

78. I did that an hour ago.

At least one of you two works for apple.

[dorktv]

80. I do not work for them. I work for a company called Affiliated Computer

Services based in Dallas with branches all over the world. I work in the financial department handling people who apply for aid to go to University of Phoenix.

And as far as I am concerned you are just being rude in your hatred for Apple Computers.

[The_Casual_Observer]

82. Well, I hate the University of Phoenix too.

So I guess that's it.

[dorktv]

85. see now that I have no issue with...but it is work and I need a job.

[The_Casual_Observer]

88. I had a very very bad experience Apple.

Peace.

[dorktv]

90. We got that but there was no reason to say we worked for them, that we

were "marketing" the products just because you do not like them.

It was rude and inconsiderate and since you are here, I presume you are a Democrat and I expect more out of my fellow party members.

[The_Casual_Observer]

91. Did I mistake devotion for employment?

Either way, advice about buying that warranty is misguided.

[dorktv]

92. You just started accusing us of being their employees because we said

that we liked the product. Which made no sense since a person can like a product and not be an employee of some place.

I absolutely love Healthy Choice tv dinners and would tell anyone to get some but I do not work for them.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

101. Ewww? Healthy Choice?

Just kidding. I actually like their Stuffed Shells dinner, but since I'm a pescarian, I prefer Amy's for tv dinners. All of their stuff is vegetarian. Their frozen pizzas are excellent, but pretty over-priced. An occaisional splurge on their 3-cheese with the corn meal crust is definitely worth it though. I guess I work for them, too.

:thumbsup:

[dorktv]

103. You tool! I get them because they have portion control.

trying to lose weight: down by 30 lbs so far.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

106. Congratulations on that.

Losing weight is tough. A lot of the Amy's stuff is pretty low in calories & fat. They even have Indian dishes and such. Check them if they have them by you. I won't say anymore lest I be accused of working for the company. Actually, I was a grocery manager for a couple years, but that's the closest my connection is.

[dorktv]

112. yes it is tough. But worth it I suppose.

Amy is not local but I am going to check one place and see if they have it.

[Random_Australian]

105. Wow you work for a lot of companies. And then there is the car company,

if you ever mention what car you drive, the companies that made your favourite clothes, the list goes on and on!

However do you find the time?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

111. Hmmm...let's see...

I have two cars: A Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Saab 9-3. I prefer the Saab, but I can't afford to insure it currently. The Jeep sucks on gas mileage, but it also has 141,000 miles on it and never had a problem beyond general maintenance. Both the Jeep & the Saab are good in the snow, but the Saab has better overall handling. Actually, everyone in my family drives Jeeps along with having Apple Computers, because my stepdad's company has a fleet of Jeeps as company cars, so my Jeep was a former company car.

Clothing-wise I'm currently wearing clothes from American Eagle (jeans), David & Goliath (t-shirt), Abercrombie & Fitch (underwear), and the Gap (bra).

My camera is an Olympus.

TV=Panasonic
DVD=Toshiba
VCR=Sony

My printer is an HP, as are my parents & sister's printers.

I'm drinking a Diet Dr. Pepper and my ATV was made by Polaris. We have four boats: a Grady-White, 2 Boston Whalers (one is 34 years old!) and a SeaHunt.

I demand corporate compensation for the advertising I just provided.

[Random_Australian]

113. Of course, you will receive payment in the usual manner.

Your post count goes up by one. :)

[dorktv]

114. I totally want to not run out and get a Diet Dr. Pepper.

I do not like them. So I guess this means I have to have an extended argument with you over it.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

116. Can we do it later?

I'm bored with extended stupid arguments for now.

[dorktv]

117. okay, I have to get to bed anyway

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

36. I'm not a guy and I'm not "hawking Apple shit."

I have a lot of Apple equipment and it has been good to me. My stepdad runs his company off of Apples and as such, everyone in the family has Apple Computers.

[The_Casual_Observer]

38. "I pity the fool"

NOBODY runs a real business off Apples. Apples are toys. Apples are shit.

[dorktv]

42. Apples are toys...exactly, I needed a music player to listen to at my

job. I could listen to CDs if I wanted to bring all of mine from home. Plus all the ones I have downloaded. But I feel that getting a mp3 player is better for me.

Are you a troll?

[The_Casual_Observer]

44. I have NEVER seen you on any other forum on DU.

I have alerted the Mods about this Apple crap.

[dorktv]

51. hahahahaha, man, have YOU not been paying attention!

I have been on the DU for 3 years now and I posted about my win in the Arizona Primary on Tuesday for Justice of the Peace. :)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=2825478

[The_Casual_Observer]

57. This is the second time for me & both times it was you selling

Apple products.

[dorktv]

63. Um...yeah. Have you spoken to a counselor about your issues with

Apple? I mean this kind of hatred cannot be healthy.

[The_Casual_Observer]

66. Apple getting a little worried about the TCO getting out of line?

Apple is shit. Come and get me.

[dorktv]

67. what is TCO?

Apple is a company you do not like, we get this. Not everyone in the world is going to dislike a company you dislike.

[Wonk]

81. "The TCO" = "The the casual observer", I'm guessing.

:shrug:

[dorktv]

84. maybe, but honestly, s/he could have just said "do not like products."

rather then accuse people of working for them. :eyes:

[Random_Australian]

104. You can do the same as me. 3 clicks, five letters. I found this:

dorktv recently has posted in:

(3 groups were omitted from sensitivity to the poster, however this information is publicly available. If dorktv or a mod would like me to remove this post, any pm within the edit time will do it)

LBN
Editorials
Lounge
Politics/Campaigns
GD: politics
Arizona
Books: Fiction
General Discussion

Wanna see me back myself up? Challenge me to substantiate my claims. I DARE you.

:)

[dorktv]

108. How on earth did you do that? It took me ten minutes to find one of my

own posts!

Thank you for omitting some of them, but if I did not want it public, I would not be posting in public. :D

[Random_Australian]

110. Check your pm! (in a minute or two)

[dorktv]

115. got it! Thanks again!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

56. Well, for a fake business he's doing quite well.

As are his employees. There's a fair bit of money to be had in medical advertising.

[The_Casual_Observer]

59. For a couple of random posters, you guys sure know a lot about

each other. And stick together. While you are at it, why don't you fill us all in on Apple's latest cool "machines"??

[Wonk]

60. I already own a video iPod, and I'm thinking of getting a shuffle too.

I guess that means I also shill for apple, because I'm so happy with their products?

The reason I'm thinking of getting another is the shuffle is SO tiny, I wouldn't mind taking it everywhere I go, and it still holds a gig of music. I'll still use my video iPod too, for when I want my entire music library with me, but they'll each have their place. Kind of like owning more than one pair of shoes, with one pair being dress shoes and the other being for sports.

And, they're just so darn cute :-)

[The_Casual_Observer]

61. Whatever you do, don't scratch the case.

Or forget the warranty.

That's all I'm saying. It's a warning.

[dorktv]

71. Holy cow! That is a shuffle?! I thought they were a little smaller then

the nano!

I would lose it!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

75. That's the new shuffle that was just revealed this week.

I think it's a perfect example of making technology too small myself.

[Random_Australian]

96. Wow! I'm going to go buy one right now!

I'm not serious, for the weirdo posters out there.

Repeat: Not serious.

The chances of me spending money for something so darn expensive are approximately zero.

[Random_Australian]

94. Lemme see - you are saying that a pair of long time 1000+ posters on this

board SHOULDN'T know a lot about each other?

Don't you frequent the Lounge?

[dorktv]

95. I do not know much about anyone on here actually. Well except the

DUers I know in real life but they mainly stick to Arizona and GD-Politics.

[Random_Australian]

98. Oh really? I know a few DU'ers pretty well as internet people, but

that is probably from frequenting the Lounge and some small sub-forums.

But that is beside the point - the point was that the claim that you and haruka were 'working for apple' was a at best completely unsupported.

[dorktv]

99. No logical sense for sure. But that is good you know people well.

I used to but that stopped after a while.

[Random_Australian]

93. Why on earth are there accusations of employer status a-flyin? (nt)

[dorktv]

97. no idea...this person just decided that we were employees because we

like this one product from Apple. :eyes:

[Random_Australian]

100. I saw. I laughed, then felt sorry for you & haruka, and I was going to

shoot down the arguments, but aside from the one I have dealt with already, it looks like you, haruka, and the poster in question did a more than adequate job.

[dorktv]

102. Hahaha, I love debating and when someone is being illogical it is even

more fun!

[Random_Australian]

107. Oh, just checking - you don't mind me posting this do you?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=5633454&mesg_id=5633963

Just in case it counts as personal information.

:)

The opportunity to shoot down that claim was just too good to be true. :)

[dorktv]

109. And easy.

[tinfoil tiaras]

2. video ipod?

SUH-WEEETTTT!!

Luckyyy. I have a nano but it just doesn't compare. I WANT THE DAILY SHOW ON MY IPOD!!

[dorktv]

7. I need something other then dial up for that. But due to various stuff

that is going to cost at least $260

[Guy Fawkes]

8. Buy a case!

And read EVERY review first. Always.

I have the leather InCase... no scratches to the iPod, but the ports are hard to get at without adjusting the case a bunch.

[dorktv]

10. Oh after I took a long time to get my case for the nano, I am

DEFINITELY getting a case ASAP for my new one.

they are not expensive really.

[Wonk]

11. I recommend an OtterBox. You can even go swimming with it.

http://www.otterbox.com/products/ipod_cases/ipod-video-case/

edit: I bought one the same day I bought my video iPod, and haven't regretted it in the least. There's a couple of scratches on the screen of the Otter now, but my iPod is still pristine, and looks brand spanking new. I've been swimming with it, no problems.

[sakabatou]

17. How does one listen to it underwater?

Special headphones I guess...

[dorktv]

20. yep...they sell those too

[Lydia Leftcoast]

28. Don't...lose...it

My iPod nano evidently fell out of my purse or was pickpocketed (yeah, I know, I should have zipped that pocket shut) somewhere in downtown Minneapolis.
:cry:

I hope its new owner enjoys all the symphonic music I put on it.

[dorktv]

31. Oh I am so sorry! I keep my nano in its little rubber case which makes

it hard to steal. :hug:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

58. But

it WAS in its little rubber case, which was evidently too little.

:-(

[dorktv]

72. Oh dear...I keep mine in my backpack and never take it out except when

at work...because I found that listening to something on the bus is just pointless.

[Shakespeare]

62. Yes. Send it to ME.

:7

[dorktv]

65. heehee, I am going to give it to a friend most likely, he needs one.

[LeftyMom]

64. Get a cover, they scratch really easily

Oh and don't bother with Griffin's car charging cable, the damned things fall apart. But do get aftermarket headphones ASAP, the Apple ones sound like shit and hurt like hell.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

70. Check your PM.

[dorktv]

79. I do not have a car but I use Sony headphones.

I may have to get a new set, my head is too small for them.

[LeftyMom]

86. I have Sony earbuds I really like that I use with mine

One thing I like about the Sony earbuds is that they are black. First of all, that matches my ipod, second, but more importantly, it doesn't scream "small expensive gadget for the taking here" to every would-be thief in the area as the white ones do.

[dorktv]

87. exactly...I usually get ugly looking headphones...I never use earbuds

they hurt my ears.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

89. I use Sony wraparound earbuds.

They were cheap, comfortable and they work stay in even with my piercings. It's hard finding comfortable headphones/earbuds with ears as pierced as mine.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

83. I don't use a car charger at all.

I actually just use a cassette adapter like for a discman in my car. It works way better than the iTrip I have.

[Broken_Hero]

118. The only advice I can give

is...you have been had, its a worthless piece of crap, so you should mail it to me...pm me, and I will give you my address, and I will get rid of that piece of offal that you have.....























:rofl:


:hide: Sorry, couldn't resist, good buy, I wish I had one...I would need a 100 gig one to hold all the music I have...but if you aren't satisfied with 30 gigs, you must be nutz.

[Wonk]

119. To address your initial question, about partitioning

The music you've loaded onto it for playback doesn't show up in the files when using it as an external hard drive. I think the iTunes folders on it are just hidden though, not on a separate partition.

[Call Me Wesley]

120. Locking.

Went quite the wrong way.

Call Me Wesley
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