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Top 5 Alternatives to the iPod
July 12, 2006
Top 5 Alternatives to the iPod
Top 5 Alternatives to iPods:
1. Humming
2. Whistling
3. Didgeridoo
4. Yodeling
5. Listening to the voices in your head
For every dominant force in the universe there is a small and vocal minority that fancies a rebellion. A small rabid group of fist-raising dimwits that preaches inane and untrue blatherings in an effort to topple the dominant establishment in charge… so that they can become the dominant establishment in charge. Morons. Morons all. Ever since Apple dominated the MP3 playing community, easily and effortlessly with uh… the… uhm… wait… I forgot the name of the… what was it called… oh! the iPod, the world suddenly cried out for Apple to be crushed by someone, ANYONE.
Why? If it didn’t freaking work so well then it wouldn’t be the #1 music (and video) player! Why hate the iPod? No one’s forcing anyone to buy the suckers. Why hate it? Well, because that’s what the rebellion does. Hope for something good and popular to die, then wait for it’s replacement and then hate that and hope for it to die… and so on… and so on… and so on. See that’s how the rebels will always have a rebellion to belong to; it’s like anarchist security.
Except this time the rebels are going to get exactly what they deserve. See, Microsoft is going to come out with an MP3 player and that should pretty much put all the rebels accidently in the camp of their ultimate, ultimate enemy. Which should pretty much be the last anyone hears from the rebels as either their hearts explode or Redmond collects their souls for services rendered. Gotta love the irony, kids. Joyous, joyous irony!
Goodbye rebel scum.
Posted by Vincent Navarino (who has an iPod) at
01:44PM • 25 comments »
25 comments
Comment from: Shannon Freeman
Microsoft hasn't made anything that has lasted over 6 months. Remember when they bought and resold WebTV? How about their Series of Windows? 95, 98, ME, 2000, etc. I expect there to be a slew of patches released after the mp3/video player is sold on Microsoft's web site, that's just what they do.
July 12, 2006 @ 04:55PM
Comment from: timbo
Maybe we should have randy Quaid fly straight into Microsoft HQ abd grant us our Independence.....wait.. umm.. that was the last Post. My bad.. but it would still work here.
July 13, 2006 @ 01:12PM
Comment from: Vincent Navarino · http://www.navarinounincorporated.com
Shannon: The fact alone that the Dark One aka Msoft to many idjits is making an alternative to the iPod will stick in the craw of the rebellion so much that I'm hoping for death due to asphyxiation. Die rebel scum, die.
Tim: Howdy boys... I'm BAAAAACKK! (I just got Independence Day on DVD)
Tim: Howdy boys... I'm BAAAAACKK! (I just got Independence Day on DVD)
July 13, 2006 @ 04:30PM
Comment from: Shannon Freeman
Vinnie,
Like everything Microsoft makes, their mp3/video player will need security patches every 2-3 weeks. If the darn thing doesn't cost 400 dollars and offer so little. Now for Independence Day movie on DVD. Sweet!
Timbo, we need the Ipod. Pray that the evil Microsoft will lose out on the mp3/video player.
Like everything Microsoft makes, their mp3/video player will need security patches every 2-3 weeks. If the darn thing doesn't cost 400 dollars and offer so little. Now for Independence Day movie on DVD. Sweet!
Timbo, we need the Ipod. Pray that the evil Microsoft will lose out on the mp3/video player.
July 13, 2006 @ 06:03PM
Comment from: Vincent Navarino · http://www.navarinounincorporated.com
I hug my iPod daily. I also am very happy that it has a protective coating...
July 13, 2006 @ 06:27PM
Comment from: timbo
As long as its just a hug... I'm OK with that.
I love both my iPods. I wouldn't buy a MS one thats for sure.
Its like an episode of Pinky and the Brain... What are we going to do tonight, Brain?
The same thing we do every night, Pinky. try to take over the world!!!
I love both my iPods. I wouldn't buy a MS one thats for sure.
Its like an episode of Pinky and the Brain... What are we going to do tonight, Brain?
The same thing we do every night, Pinky. try to take over the world!!!
July 14, 2006 @ 10:46AM
Comment from: Chris
what vin does with his ipod is none of our HEY WHAT THE ARE YOU DOING WITH IT VIN?
July 14, 2006 @ 12:51PM
Comment from: Vincent Navarino · http://www.navarinounincorporated.com
Tim: what I do with my iPod in the privacy of my home is none of your beeswax... now what I do with yoour iPod (hands tim copies of the pics) oooh la la! That's a-one spicy-a iPod!
Chris: I make it quiver like jello. Hello, jello!
Chris: I make it quiver like jello. Hello, jello!
July 14, 2006 @ 09:45PM
Comment from: Shannon Freeman
jackie,
Welcome to the twisted humor that is Vincent Navarino. Now you know where these conversations come from. Now Chris, do you really want to give Microsoft more of your money just to get a cheaper mp3/video player? I don't. Apple makes a very good mp3/video player, sure it's a little costly but it works without critical security updates every 1-3 weeks (Which I expect Microsoft's mp3/video player to do when they make and sell it).
Welcome to the twisted humor that is Vincent Navarino. Now you know where these conversations come from. Now Chris, do you really want to give Microsoft more of your money just to get a cheaper mp3/video player? I don't. Apple makes a very good mp3/video player, sure it's a little costly but it works without critical security updates every 1-3 weeks (Which I expect Microsoft's mp3/video player to do when they make and sell it).
July 15, 2006 @ 05:29PM
Comment from: Shannon Freeman
Vinnie,
My Ipod has a hard shell on it, and it is a bit scuffed up on the outside (a few scratches on the screen, but not enough to not see the screen when I play a video). Now I love my 30GB Video Ipod and wouldn't trade it for anything else. Thank you Darci and Vinnie for recommending an Ipod to buy for my mp3/video needs.
My Ipod has a hard shell on it, and it is a bit scuffed up on the outside (a few scratches on the screen, but not enough to not see the screen when I play a video). Now I love my 30GB Video Ipod and wouldn't trade it for anything else. Thank you Darci and Vinnie for recommending an Ipod to buy for my mp3/video needs.
July 15, 2006 @ 05:34PM
Comment from: Vincent Navarino · http://www.navarinounincorporated.com
Shannon: they're reportedly going to do the brushed aluminum for the nano like the mini. As to if Microsoft actually makes a cool contender to the iPod; heck nobody knows - so far there really isn't a comparable product, IMO but competition makes for better less costlier gems!
Jackie: the screaming begins about the same time as the comprehending...
Jackie: the screaming begins about the same time as the comprehending...
July 17, 2006 @ 05:08PM
Comment from: Shannon Freeman
Vinnie,
Is it called "burnished aluminum" if you have small scratches over the back of your Ipod? Mine has a bunch of small scratches on the back of the polished aluminum casing of my 30 GB video Ipod. The front of my 30 GB Video Ipod has only a few scratches on the front of the screen (but you can't even see them close up unless you are looking for them). Jackie, yes we do scream in here sometimes.
Is it called "burnished aluminum" if you have small scratches over the back of your Ipod? Mine has a bunch of small scratches on the back of the polished aluminum casing of my 30 GB video Ipod. The front of my 30 GB Video Ipod has only a few scratches on the front of the screen (but you can't even see them close up unless you are looking for them). Jackie, yes we do scream in here sometimes.
July 17, 2006 @ 06:21PM
Comment from: Vincent Navarino · http://www.navarinounincorporated.com
Ah... burnished I knew it was something that started with b and ended with 'ed'. Doh!
July 17, 2006 @ 11:39PM
Comment from: Shannon Freeman
Vinnie I only used the word that Patrick said on an episode of DL.TV way back. Now as for Mickeysoft, let them try to beat Apple, they will lose.
July 18, 2006 @ 06:41AM
Comment from: Vincent Navarino · http://www.navarinounincorporated.com
M-i-c... c you real soon. k-e-y... y because we love you. S-O-F-T... Time to copyright infronge an invention and sell it cheaper than anyone else!
July 18, 2006 @ 08:38PM
Comment from: Shannon Freeman
Time to do a new blog entry Vinnie. Unless you forgot what you were going to say. I have been slacking back on my blog lately for one reason, I'm trying to relearn my guitar chords and write a novel (that's a tome for those of you in San Francisco). Hey, that's two reasons. After I clear one of my things, I'll do a web site redesign.
July 19, 2006 @ 05:54PM
Comment from: Vincent Navarino · http://www.navarinounincorporated.com
Here's one thing I believe over all else - write when you have the time or something to say; if you say something just for the sake of saying it you've wasted everyone's time most importantly yours.
I make no post before its time. *hic* Pass the wine...
I make no post before its time. *hic* Pass the wine...
July 19, 2006 @ 10:20PM
Comment from: Shannon Freeman
Hear's the Bardeau Vinnie, whoops. *almost dropped the bottle* Now as for the Ipod, where do you go besides Apple to get 30GB Video Ipod accessories.
July 20, 2006 @ 11:46AM
Comment from: Vincent Navarino · http://www.navarinounincorporated.com
*hic* ewe shhhuuuurreee arrrghhhh preeeetttyyy shana lana *hic* shannnawn! And if someone made a cool iPod alternative there would be plenty of aftermarket accessories. I look at it this way - we need competition in all things else things are like $250 for a 4gig thingy.
July 20, 2006 @ 08:30PM
Comment from: timbo
Vin.. from your last post I'd say you and the Hoff have been spending too much time together. You haven't been kicked off any flights lately, have you?
July 28, 2006 @ 09:40AM
Comment from: Vincent Navarino · http://www.navarinounincorporated.com
*sniff* didn't you hear the news Tim... they said davey hassel wassel teddy bear cough hough was drunk at the airport but that's not true. I know him so well he'd never do such a thing. *sniff* He was feeling ill and went on a later flight. Stupid media!!!!!!
July 28, 2006 @ 03:53PM
Comment from: Gizmo · http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=homefix213
I-pods no less, I watched a young lady intensely listening to her's today as she went through a red light and nearly hit a police car. She was in front of me and was wearing headphones and looking at the screen, I was tempted to stop just to hear her explanation to the cop who immediately turned on those "cool" blue lights on top of his car. PS Vinny, I loaned you two books and got three back, did one of them get "knocked-up" and give birth while at your place? Thanks for the "puppy"!! (lol)
July 28, 2006 @ 06:36PM
Comment from: Vincent Navarino · http://www.navarinounincorporated.com
iPods should always be used responsibly like anything else. Radio good. iPod or anything with headphones in ears while driving = bad. Same with cell phone users be it handsfree or not.
Welcome Gizmo! Yes, it seems that the Mote in God's Eye hooked up with a Saucer and had the sequel to Mote - Gripping Hand. Or, one could surmise since I saw the sequel to a book you loaned me thought you might like it in return for your many acts of kindness. Or I carjacked a rabbi and it was in his glovebox. You decide...
Welcome Gizmo! Yes, it seems that the Mote in God's Eye hooked up with a Saucer and had the sequel to Mote - Gripping Hand. Or, one could surmise since I saw the sequel to a book you loaned me thought you might like it in return for your many acts of kindness. Or I carjacked a rabbi and it was in his glovebox. You decide...
July 28, 2006 @ 09:01PM
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