Do the shuffle
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There was a queue outside the Apple Store this morning. As the doors opened up, everyone surged inside and raced to the tills. I had assumed they were after Mac minis, but they went untouched as the iPod shuffles flew off the shelves.
Quite literally.
Everyone who bought something added one to their pile, and when the 512MB models ran out, they coughed up the extra for the 1GB editions. They were adding them to their orders just like you’d add in some batteries when you bought a torch.
Regardless of the price, they’re obviously going to be big, big sellers.
I think I was the only one there who didn’t buy one.
Beyond that, I think it was a bit of a lucky day. First, a call from the financial advisor running through my mortgage advising me to dump him. Very honest of him. He said it would be far cheaper to apply on line, in spite of the fact he’d not get his commission.
And then a call from the agent. After two showings she’s already found a couple to rent it. They’ll move in at the beginning of March. That all happened a lot quicker than I’d imagined it might. Now I need to do that mortgage form again. For the third time.
Online, this time. Probably how I should have done it first time around.
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February 1st, 2005 at 7:22 am
Of all the commentaries I’ve seen about the iPod Shuffle on the net, I’ve not yet seen one that realises that Apple are effectively pitching it as a second music player (hence making its ‘limitations’ - no screen, smaller capacity, etc. - strengths). I’d be surprised if anybody has a Shuffle as their only digital music player.
(Of course, if this has been raised in MacUser already, I apologise profusely and must start reading more closely…)
February 1st, 2005 at 6:34 pm
Hmm, I plan to buy one as my only music player (well, other than my laptop of course). I don’t see the limitations as a big deal since I want something to use for my couple of hours commuting each day…
February 4th, 2005 at 10:36 pm
I understand that with all Ipods, you have to use the supplied earphones which has put me off. Can someone clarify this for me please?
February 6th, 2005 at 10:46 pm
Fortunately not, Kev. Those white iPod headphones aren’t the greatest, although they are very iconic. I have swapped mine for a fab pair of Sony earphones that pretty much screw right into your brain they go so deep.