who on here owns an ipod or anything similar like an mp3 player, these things are fun toys, im in the process of importing all my cd,s onto my ipod, when its done im gonna make some kickass playlists out of all my back from the grave compilations and other albums. the ipod ive got is able to make a playlist on wothout having to keep plugging it into the computer.
I always listen to the iPod when I'm on my bike. And driving too; but plugged into the portable CD which, in turn, is connected to the stereo via one of those cassette converter things. High technology it aint.
I was very anti-iPod at first but I've been converted. I'd never buy an MP3 track in a million years but I stick all my CDs on it. I'm also tempted by one of those turntables that converts vinyl to MP3.
The ipod is most needed on the bus and train to block out all the arseholes, kids, mobile phones, screaming babies and other assorted unpleasantness.
I stopped using my MP3 player while cycling unless I'm on a bike trail or something. There's too many idiots driving cars and you have to be aware of them. The iPod is a must for the train/bus though. I find myself using it increasingly at home just because it's so easy. I'll hook up my computer or iPod to the stereo and listen to songs i own on vinyl that are on a shelf not three feet away. I have never paid for an MP3. As long as there are public libraries, friends' CDs, and soulseek, I probably never will.
I prefer vinyl at home, but for on the go, my iPod is the best player I've ever had. I've got a 30 gig one and it's full. I can it in my pocket at work. It's a big step up from CDs.
I bought an 80G iPod Classic to have my own soundtrack and drown out cellphone abusers on the bus, but I'll listen to music on anything. Vinyl, 8-track, wax cylinder...I'm indifferent.
Having an iPod on the bus doesn't, unfortunately, stop the hugely fat woman from sitting next to me every time I travel anywhere by public transport...