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Title: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 08, 2011, 06:51

I know I'm light years behind the curve but does anyone use an iPod?  I like listening to 60's music and quite fancy having a dabble at downloading. 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on June 08, 2011, 07:10

Hi Clive, I have an Ipod....easy to use IMHO

Have a look at  albums called the Boat that rocks and 101 pirate radio hits  ;) for 60s music.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 08, 2011, 10:53

I use the iPod integrated into my iPhone.  Once you've got iTunes up and running, it's very straightforward, Clive. 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 08, 2011, 14:00

My iPod is the best gadget I've ever owned.  I rarely use it for listening to music but it's great for listening to downloaded radio broadcasts and the Harry Potter audiobooks.  The video quality is acceptable to me too, and I often convert videos to watch on it.  Treat yourself, Clive; you won't regret it :) .

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 08, 2011, 16:58

Oh I already have the iPod but have never used it.   :blush:  :blush:  :blush:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 08, 2011, 17:39

:sigh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 08, 2011, 17:43

Use it everyday, Clive. Just invest in better headphones than the ones Apple supply.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 08, 2011, 17:46

Oh, I couldn't use those silly little things.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 08, 2011, 17:50

Me neither. The Bose in-ear are very good, the on-ear noise cancelling ones are even better. :)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 08, 2011, 17:53

I don't like things in my ear, so could never get on with the 'bud' type earphones.  You're tempting me with those Bose ones again.  ;D 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 08, 2011, 18:06

They really are good, Simon. Not cheap, but good vfm imo.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 08, 2011, 18:34

It must have been one of the first so I wonder if I should get a more up-to-date one anyway?  :dunno:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rodders on June 08, 2011, 18:58

I own a 120GB one-pod, but seldom use it for playing music - I have a rather nice sound system for that kind of thing.  Where the one-pod really has proved indispensable is during my stays in hospital, when I've finally got around to watching a lot of the films that have somehow found their way onto my hard drive recently.

The only problem came during my last stay, when the ward nazi wouldn't let me charge it up because it hadn't got a little green sticker on the charger.  It was probably the medication to blame, but I may possibly have said something uncharitable to the ugly, fat, lesbian bitch as a result.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 08, 2011, 19:32

:)x

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 08, 2011, 21:24

 :haha:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 08, 2011, 21:31

as you can guess, I used to live on my ipod. All difference now with my phone does everything in one. Still I love being able to listen to music on the go.

I was gonna say don't get a nano  - I have one but the touch screen is a little small and fiddly for me... but works like a dream.

Downloading music, I hate itunes - I much prefer play.com - as I find it cheaper and easier. But iTunes is click and go.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 08, 2011, 21:31

Oh and the audio quality is nicely improved by using proper headphones and not the s**t that apple give by default.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 09, 2011, 10:25

 :laugh:

Been there, Rod.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 09, 2011, 14:50

So how much would itunes charge for 60's downloads? 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 09, 2011, 14:58

I wouldn't know  :o: .

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 09, 2011, 15:06

 ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 09, 2011, 17:22

same price as all music, though I recall the Beatles albums are more expensive on itunes than CD. I prefer CDs and rip them and stick them on the device.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 09, 2011, 18:03

Which means no DRM too. :)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 09, 2011, 18:51

Can you please cut to the chase and give me a ball park figure?   ::) ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 09, 2011, 19:33

 :dunno: 99p

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 09, 2011, 19:58

WHAT???   That's twice as much as I paid back in the 60's when they were brand new!!!  >:(

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 09, 2011, 21:12

and that's per track.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 10, 2011, 14:47

So, I've found the iPod in a seemingly unopened box.  It's a 30GB 7500 songs variety if that is meaningful.  The box contains the iPod, a USB cable and a pair of naff earphones but no CD.  Is there supposed to be one?   :dunno:  It says I must attach it to my computer which I did several hours ago and it displays the message "Do not disconnect".  What happens next?   :D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on June 10, 2011, 16:15

Clive, you need to download itunes 1st

http://www.apple.com/uk/itunes/download/


Forgot to say RTFM  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 10, 2011, 16:33

I'm surprised there isn't a disk in that type. I'm guessing its the one that isn't touch screen? Windows media player should have connected to it but I guess first use probably does mean using itunes

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 10, 2011, 17:22

There's no manual to read Terry.   :laugh:  OK, I'm downloading iTunes.  Gulp.  I don't think it has a touch screen Sam.  But there is an inlet for the steam and pressure gauge if that's any help?   :dunno:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 10, 2011, 17:47

 :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 10, 2011, 17:48

I've downloaded iTunes and reformatted and updated the device since it was Mac only.  It's now Windows and I have the desktop thingy dashboard whateverucallit.  So where is all this 60's stuff?   :bawl:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 10, 2011, 17:50

Stop press!  It's fully charged! 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 10, 2011, 18:08

Yipee! Aldi had a solar charger for iPods and phones yesterday, Clive, might be worth checking if it's still around.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 10, 2011, 18:20

Now you need to go back to your PMs, Clive.  ;)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 10, 2011, 18:25

 :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Baz on June 11, 2011, 13:29

I have a Nano and tried and didnt like itunes so had a bit googling and found there is other software available to manage your music stc.

I found this (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/the-unofficial-guide-to-installing-itunes-10-without-bloatware/2390) site that tells you how to install itunes with out the bloat,then you can use which ever software you like.I use mediamonkey (http://www.mediamonkey.com/)  its good enough for what I need and its a decent player too.I cant put photos on my nano from mediamonkey but I didnt want it for that, just music so thats ok

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 11, 2011, 14:28

Thanks Baz.  This is all a big adventure for me at the moment and I'm still looking for Greensleeves played by King John's minstrels. 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 11, 2011, 14:53

I could do you a version by the York Waites, Clive. ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 11, 2011, 16:37

The original is always best Rik.   ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 11, 2011, 16:47

 :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 11, 2011, 22:13

Any update? Did you get onto an itunes account ?

Solar charger eh rik might have to have a look

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 11, 2011, 22:43

I haven't made a great deal of progress today but I've received further instructions from a forum member.  Tomorrow may be a big day.   ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rodders on June 11, 2011, 23:03

Quote from: Clive on June 11, 2011, 14:28

Thanks Baz.  This is all a big adventure for me at the moment and I'm still looking for Greensleeves played by King John's minstrels.

I had green sleeves before I discovered Kleenex.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 11, 2011, 23:04

 :pmsl:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 11, 2011, 23:17

:lol:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 12, 2011, 10:46

:groan:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 12, 2011, 16:31

I've successfully recorded my first song!!  It's in black and white but I'm sure I'll get colour eventually.   ;D  You guys have been a great help.   8-)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 12, 2011, 17:10

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Den on June 12, 2011, 20:49

I use Bose headphones with my iPod and the sound is great, but as everyone knows I am a Bose fan  8-)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 12, 2011, 21:27

£300 is a lot for a set if headphones.  Much as I'm tempted, I don't think I'd get that much use from them. 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 12, 2011, 23:12

Gosh Den, I only paid £2 for my computer speakers!  The earpiece that came with my iPod is tremendous quality.  :dunno:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 13, 2011, 10:18

Quote from: Den on June 12, 2011, 20:49

I use Bose headphones with my iPod and the sound is great, but as everyone knows I am a Bose fan  8-)

As am I, do I, Den. :)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 13, 2011, 10:18

Quote from: Simon on June 12, 2011, 21:27

£300 is a lot for a set if headphones.  Much as I'm tempted, I don't think I'd get that much use from them. 

I use them to cut out the sound of me groaning when I'm on the exercise bike. ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 13, 2011, 11:15

:laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 13, 2011, 11:26

OK, new questions:

How do I delete tunes which I recorded by mistake?  Fifty Cent isn't really my scene.

I would like a pair of small speakers to plug in.  Quality is essential but I don't want to pay too much.  I'm prepared to splash out a fiver.

What about a mains charger? 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 13, 2011, 11:29

Right click it and select delete, Clive.

What do you want to use the speakers for, serious listening or background noise?

The easiest charger is a USB charger, which you can pick up quite cheaply. Failing that, you can buy an Apple branded one. I can't remember the price offhand, but you'll pay for the name.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 13, 2011, 11:33

Background noise Rik.  :D  I already have a USB charger but there will be times when I won't have access to a computer so a mains charger will be good.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 13, 2011, 11:34

How on earth did you manage to download Fifty Cents?  :laugh:  To delete, delete in iTunes, then resync, and it will disappear from the iPod. 

You'll be able to find a mains charger on Amazon, but I'd advise not to go for the very cheapest.  You probably also find some headphones on Amazon. 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 13, 2011, 11:39

Quote from: Clive on June 13, 2011, 11:33

I already have a USB charger but there will be times when I won't have access to a computer so a mains charger will be good.

?? I'm talking about a mains charge which provides a 5V rail via a USB socket, Clive.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Genuine-Apple-A1299-MB706B-Adapter/dp/B002FDGJNM/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1307961462&sr=8-18

£4.84 for the Apple one.

Most speakers sound pretty poor, they're worth spending a bit of money on. If you have a John Lewis or similar nearby, get them to demonstrate.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 13, 2011, 11:42

Well I was hoping to get small "cube type" speakers as headphone aren't always convenient.  I lied about the Fifty Cents, but I do want to delete a song which was mistitled in the listings.   :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 13, 2011, 11:48

If you want to treat yourself a little, I'd highly recommend this iPod speaker dock, which would also act as a charger: 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00422U0E8/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1307961874&sr=8-1

Unfortunately, it was a lot cheaper when I bought it, but you can get similar for less.  The sound is very warm, rather than tinny, which you can get from some smaller speakers. 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 13, 2011, 11:48

Not sure that that power adaptor would be suitable Rik as it still relies on the availability of USB which I won't have if I'm away on holiday.  My £2 speakers from Maplin are not at all bad.  I'm not saying they are good either.   ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 13, 2011, 11:50

Shiat!  I'm not paying that!!  I'm an OAP you know!  I'd have to go without food for a month!   :bawl:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 13, 2011, 11:53

Quote from: Clive on June 13, 2011, 11:48

Not sure that that power adaptor would be suitable Rik as it still relies on the availability of USB

No, it relies on the availability of a mains socket, Clive.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 13, 2011, 11:56

:pmsl:

OK, how about something like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000K2YZNQ/ref=mp_s_a_9?qid=1307962436&sr=8-9

Check the reviews, though. 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 13, 2011, 12:05

I've ordered the power adaptor.   :thumbs:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 13, 2011, 12:31

Now you need a Bose portable iPod dock, Clive.  :devil:

http://www.bose.co.uk/GB/en/home-and-personal-audio/digital-music-solutions/sounddock-systems-for-iphone-and-ipod/

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 13, 2011, 12:46

You'll give him a stroke with that, Rik!  ;D

The one I linked to will also act as a charger, so these really are an all in one solution. 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 13, 2011, 12:58

It does sound good, though. :)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 13, 2011, 20:27

Bose  :nerd:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 13, 2011, 20:35

Looks very interesting but I will have to go without heating for a week.   :dunno:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 13, 2011, 21:25

So many questions.  I'm really getting the hang of this now and I've downloaded loads of songs.  Well two actually.  More if you count the ones I deleted.  How would I go about changing the order of the songs on my playlist?  Some seem to download much faster than others.   :dunno:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 13, 2011, 21:44

you should be able to drag and drop the songs into the order of the playlist... you can also do it on the device...

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 13, 2011, 22:51

Great!  Thanks Sam.   8-)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 14, 2011, 08:30

Files sizes vary with MP3, as with JPEG, Clive, depending on how much the music can be compressed and, of course, how long the track is.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on June 14, 2011, 18:00

Clive, pm me when you've caught up  :laugh:

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv489%2Fhook7%2Fipod.jpg&hash=0f3959f76ad6f894a52b5443ed843a9651abfc21)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 14, 2011, 18:39

 ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 14, 2011, 19:37

Oh I'm really into it now!  I had quite a few false starts, probably because I was downloading the wrong type of file.  But now I have a better idea of what I'm doing I have four songs on my iPod and counting.  I'm slipping into second gear. 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 14, 2011, 19:39

Heck Terry, you don't do things by halves!   ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 14, 2011, 19:43

Just wait till you really get going  :o:  ;) .

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv637%2FGillD%2FiPodLatest.jpg&hash=55fc68cf92d2fb9a5887137bf07303719327e9aa)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 14, 2011, 20:16

I'm catching up fast Gill.  I've now got 5.   :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rodders on June 14, 2011, 21:48

I'm almost bursting with gloatiness.   8-)
(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv300%2FMothballs%2FPC-Pals%2Fmeeps.jpg&hash=7e1b042b0fe0838ab99d140d02ea414667ff4f68)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 14, 2011, 21:54

I have 6 now!   ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on June 14, 2011, 22:57

I've paid for all mine  :o:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 14, 2011, 22:59

*Cough*  :o:

What Rod has in quantity, I make up for in quality.  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rodders on June 14, 2011, 23:04

I didn't realise the New Seekers had made that many albums.   ;)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 14, 2011, 23:07

Them, and of course, Peters & Lee.  :)x

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rodders on June 14, 2011, 23:32

You just pressed my 'queasy' button.   :-X

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 14, 2011, 23:37

Dare I mention, the Brotherhood of Man?   :ack:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rodders on June 14, 2011, 23:53

Please stop now Simon.  It's not big and it's not clever.    (https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv300%2FMothballs%2FSmileys%2Flalala.gif&hash=9be4873eb54daae696404edae47faf15534d81af)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 15, 2011, 00:03

I will, as soon as my Paper Lace download has finished.  

:music: Billy, don't be a hero... :music:  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rodders on June 15, 2011, 00:04

Have you no scruples?     >:(

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 15, 2011, 00:07

:music: "Tie a yellow ribbon round the old..." :music:

OK, I'll get my coat...  :scoot:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 15, 2011, 01:03

 :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 15, 2011, 07:35

I have a couple of hundred gigs..

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 15, 2011, 11:36

Show off!  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 15, 2011, 12:54

I thought the maximum memory capacity of an iPod classic was 160GB.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 15, 2011, 14:24

I've only got 30.  :bawl:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 15, 2011, 14:35

Quote from: GillE on June 15, 2011, 12:54

I thought the maximum memory capacity of an iPod classic was 160GB.

I was just quoting my library size as I thought that's what we were doing.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 15, 2011, 16:04

Yes, I was too. I thought we'd moved on from just the iPod.  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 15, 2011, 16:05

You've got 30 tracks, Clive?  Way to go!  :woot:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 15, 2011, 17:29

Noooooo! That's my iPod size.  I have 7 tracks.   8-)  Hopefully another one tomorrow.   :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 15, 2011, 17:59

Don't go mad, now!  :)x

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 15, 2011, 19:25

Remember, Clive; you can quickly boost the number of tracks on your iPod by using Radio Downloader (http://www.nerdoftheherd.com/tools/radiodld/) (don't get distracted by the sheep logo on the website) to build an archive of radio programmes, especially classics such as those broadcast on Radio 4 Extra.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 15, 2011, 21:04

Thanks Gill, that could be extremely useful for my sacred Sounds of the Sixties on a Saturday morning. 
  8-)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 16, 2011, 15:21

So now that I'm treating my iPod really seriously, (I now have EIGHTsongs downloaded) I'm thinking of getting  some really serious speakers for it.  Well, one speaker actually.  What do you think of THIS (http://www.amazon.co.uk/X-Mi-Mini-Generation-Capsule-Speaker/dp/B0039YP37E/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1308234017&sr=1-2) one?   :D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 16, 2011, 15:26

You know u could put cds on to it too

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 16, 2011, 15:36

One thing at a time Sam!  I've only just got the hang of downloading!   :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 16, 2011, 18:58

You need that Sony dock, Clive.  ;)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 16, 2011, 19:40

I've really got the hang of it now and I have 148 songs on the Pod and lots more in the process of downloading.   I may even have to leave my computer on overnight.   :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 16, 2011, 20:08

:pmsl:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 16, 2011, 21:56

I've ordered that state of the art speaker.  15 quid!   ::)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 16, 2011, 22:19

Tight git!  It'll sound like a tin can!  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 16, 2011, 23:16

I got a really good iPod docking station from Aldi for £15 which incorporates a MW/FM radio too.  Cheap doesn't necessarily mean poor quality.  Mind, I wouldn't trust the stuff that Lidl sells; I've been caught out by them too many times, witness my bicycle computer which can't detect when the wheels are turning and my camera mini-tripod which wobbles and tries to give your fingers a blood-wheel when you extend or retract the legs.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 16, 2011, 23:33

252 but now stopped for the night.   :D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 17, 2011, 00:01

You're hooked!  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 17, 2011, 08:08

line and sinker.   ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 17, 2011, 12:56

Just send the money to me instead, Clive. ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 17, 2011, 13:19

 ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on June 18, 2011, 12:23

Now for the next step Clive  ;D

get rid of those awful earphones and invest in a pair of Beats by dr.dre  :leer:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 18, 2011, 13:32

;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 18, 2011, 15:58

The headphones are very uncomfortable and have to go ASAP.  I've ordered a set of proper headphones Terry.  £15 from Amazon.   :thumbs:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 18, 2011, 16:25

:music: Hey big spender :music:. ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 18, 2011, 16:59

Have I downloaded that one?   :D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 18, 2011, 17:03

I'm not telepathic, Clive. ;)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 18, 2011, 17:20

I knew you were going to say that. 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 18, 2011, 17:24

 ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on June 18, 2011, 17:37

Thats a shame Clive you bought the ones off Amazon look  Beats by Dr Dre  (http://www.beatsbydre.com/products/Products.aspx?pid=B5933&cat=2) same as the ones I have  :thumbs:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 18, 2011, 17:40

Or there's the Bose ones:

http://www.bose.co.uk/GB/en/home-and-personal-audio/headphones-and-headsets/audio-and-mobile-headphones/bose-in-ear-headphones/

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 18, 2011, 18:01

Good God!  You guys must be made of money.  I'm just a poor OAP, scrimping and saving.   :D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 18, 2011, 18:06

And cruising...  :o:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 18, 2011, 20:26

FOR cruising.  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 18, 2011, 23:25

 :)x

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 22, 2011, 19:12

My little speaker and headphones turned up today.  Not much base with the speakers but it provides a very authentic 60's sound.   ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on June 22, 2011, 19:14

Doesn't tinny comes to mind  :dunno:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 22, 2011, 19:16

 :)x

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 22, 2011, 19:50

Mono and toneless.  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on June 22, 2011, 20:20

That's what my OH calls my singing  :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 22, 2011, 20:32

;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 22, 2011, 20:53

Quote from: TR on June 22, 2011, 19:14

Doesn't tinny comes to mind  :dunno:

Possibly.   ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 23, 2011, 09:15

Go on, Clive, take a slightly shorter cruise and buy the Bose.  :devil:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 23, 2011, 09:54

;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 23, 2011, 10:25

I'm taking all this gear with me.   ;D  Entertainment! 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 23, 2011, 10:36

I thought sixties music didn't travel well.  At least, that's my recollection of listening to Radio Caroline with its dodgy broadcasting technology.  Don't be surprised if the iPod starts playing you up on the voyage, Clive - it might be channeling the ghosts of those long-departed pirates (https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv637%2FGillD%2FSmilies%2Fpirate.gif&hash=a30521b0769c005c5d8b359be2340cd649f1dcdc) .

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 23, 2011, 10:47

Ooohhhh - don't mention pirates Gill!  Back in 2009 they actually tried to board the ship I'm sailing on!   :o

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 23, 2011, 10:54

Obviously, they thought your diary was for that year. ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 23, 2011, 11:31

 :hee-hee:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 23, 2011, 11:48

:pmsl:

I'm sure you'd be able to drive the pirates away with all the music on your iPod, Clive.  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 23, 2011, 15:54

It must be reassuring to know that they failed.

Mind, the South Atlantic isn't particularly renowned for pirates.  There's not a lot of business for them unless they want to hijack sheep/cattle transports.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rik on June 23, 2011, 16:08

So they tend to be Welsh, do they, Gill?  :o:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 23, 2011, 16:39

Yes.  Just look at who settled Patagonia.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 23, 2011, 20:01

Quote from: GillE on June 23, 2011, 15:54

It must be reassuring to know that they failed.

Yes, the ship used water cannon and searchlights to dazzle them.  Then they put their foot on the accelerator pedal and outrun them. 
All the passengers were told to leave their cabins and sit in the corridors in the middle of the ship to be safe from bullets and missiles.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on June 23, 2011, 20:14

Quote from: Clive on June 23, 2011, 20:01

Yes, the ship used water cannon and searchlights to dazzle them.  Then they put their foot on the accelerator pedal and outrun them. 
All the passengers were told to leave their cabins and sit in the corridors in the middle of the ship to be safe from bullets and missiles.

Bloody hell Clive, more fun than we ever had  :thumbs:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 24, 2011, 00:04

Yet, Terry, yet.   :devil:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 24, 2011, 07:45

 :smirks:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 24, 2011, 07:45

 :smirks:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 24, 2011, 10:32

Is that a double smirk?  :)x

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 24, 2011, 11:22

Anyone as two-faced as Clive is quite capable of producing two smirks simultaneously.

 :bartmoon:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 24, 2011, 11:57

:arf:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 24, 2011, 15:52

 :ouch2:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 24, 2011, 15:52

 :ithank:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: GillE on June 24, 2011, 16:00

I didn't mean it - it's just that when someone walks down the street with a "Kick Me" sign pinned to their back, it's hard to resist temptation  :devil: .

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 24, 2011, 16:18

600 songs on the iPod now.   8-)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 24, 2011, 16:19

Bloody hell, you're hoovering up the entire internet!   :)x

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 24, 2011, 16:20

I have a Dyson.   8-)

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on June 24, 2011, 16:32

Quote from: Clive on June 24, 2011, 16:20

I have a Dyson.   8-)

Not the  Ronnie Dyson  (http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1009898/a/His+All+Time+Golden+Classics.htm)   :o:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 24, 2011, 16:47

Not heard of him before but I know many of his songs!   :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rodders on June 28, 2011, 21:12

I'm texting from A&E.  It turns out that Dyson Ball cleaner isn't what I thought it was.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 28, 2011, 22:15

Oh, so many 'suck' jokes...   :o: ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 28, 2011, 22:51

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Rodders on June 30, 2011, 21:20

The Grim Reaper came for me last night, but I beat him off with my vacuum cleaner.  Talk about Dyson with death.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on June 30, 2011, 21:40

 :aarrgh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 30, 2011, 23:06

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/Smileys/Smileys/pmsl.gif) 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on June 30, 2011, 23:11

 :arf:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on June 30, 2011, 23:30

My £49 Sony docking station with speakers turned up today.   8-)  Very good quality! 

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on July 01, 2011, 07:06

shame you smashed it to bits, eh?

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: TR on July 05, 2011, 15:58

Listened to 947 songs on Holiday  ;D

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on July 05, 2011, 16:06

shared them via last.fm too? gotta keep ya stats up.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Clive on July 05, 2011, 21:01

I'm hoping to listen to a few too Terry.   :laugh:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on July 05, 2011, 21:54

apple  :wub:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on July 05, 2011, 22:22

Have to admit, I never thought I'd use the iPod on my iPhone as much as I do.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on July 05, 2011, 22:32

portable music, its the dogs. I love being able to stream mine too.

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on July 05, 2011, 22:43

I don't think mine would float too well.   :o:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: sam on July 05, 2011, 22:45

 :basil: :basil:

Title: Re: iPod
Post by: Simon on July 05, 2011, 22:54

:ithank: