ipod, its new to me
Posted by jonathan - 04/08/08 at 06:08:04 am
Back in 2001, apple debuted the ipod. Seven years later I finally broke down and purchased my first. I have always had a problem with the apple marketing messaging of “it just works”. Sure it does because it only interops with extremely pricey other hardware and software from apple. There is some 3p development, but its mostly play our way or your not cool. After a few weeks of use I have a critique.
First with the negative. The ipod, here I’m talking about the classic 80 gb, which is renowned for its navigation, leaves me a bit tired with the thumb twirl. While the smart playlist is great it only really becomes useful if you are anal-retentive, obsessively categorizing your music by genre and rating it. Unless I’m missing something the rating feature is only available on itunes and not the ipod, which is the rub. The “smarty pants in the room” assumes I listen to the same music on my computer through itunes. Additionally, while I have never had great dexterity, hence not winning many afternoon competitions of joust, I find myself playing songs when I am trying to scroll from The Black Keys to Santogold. Rarely do I find the right pressure for scrolling through whole letters of artists.
Second with the positive. The podcast is just rock-steady. Its Friday night and I’m listening to Tiesto’s club life while born-free bottle feeding by baby after her nightly bath. When shes done I’ll flip over to Mr. Woodard’s podcast recommendation, the bowery boys. To wind down and get a little history groove on.
All in all I’m happy with my purchase.
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The iPod Touch lets you rate things while they are playing. I haven’t checked if it flows it back into the smart playlist on the device yet but I am curios to know.
Plus, I like the touch over my classic nano because of the information appliance aspects.
Comment by JW — August 8, 2008 #
I completely concur with your review of the iPod. The thumb twirl is torture especially if you’re looking for a specific song in your playlist. It might be your favorite, but to me doesn’t justify a finger cramp.
I’m a huge fan of the Bowery Boys too! As a Manhattan local the history of this overwhelming city fascinates me.
Comment by Jessica — August 13, 2008 #