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My new Poddy 2nd Gen

After knocking Apple for yrs I've taken the plunge, suffice to say it's truly awesome! I was the first to say NO! not an Apple, iTunes sux, iPods are overpriced etc etc. But after taking the plunge (traitor that I am) I have to say it really is an unbelievable device, and so much more than a mere MP3/4 player, the 2nd Gen has a faster processor compared to the 1st Gen (& iPhone 3G) its slimmer, now with a full aluminium back (iPhone & 1st Gen has plastic backs), in built speaker and external volume buttons. Battery life is boosted to with 35 odd hours of music playing and about 5 to 6 hours video playback, if you use it for a lot of WiFi and gaming it's battery life comes down to 2 to 3 hrs (constant use). And the intuitiveness and seamlessness with which app's work and function is in a league of its own, seriously.

The reason I took the plunge... besides the glorious design is the fact that we have a App Store in SA now so applications and games can be bought through the iTunes store, no music or videos yet but I get those from other web sites so its no hassle.

In addition, I bought Tania (my gorgeous wife) an iPod Classic 30 gig about 4 yrs ago, which she still has and it still works as well as it did the day she got it, battery life still fine, incredibly well made, anyhow, a few weeks ago I laid my hands on it (for the first time in ages (literally) and I remembered how old it was but how wow it still looked, and I thought mmm, maybe time to reconsider, definitely!

Oh, a shout out to Francios (Frank) gallivanting through Morocco on his bike, be safe, enjoy and absorb! Luv J&T

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Anonymous said…
Thanks for the note on my blog and the mention on yours!!

I made the bike trip back in one piece.
20 May 2009 at 14:27
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