A Skatepod?

Petary791 · 06-04-2008, 10:08 AM

Does anyone here own an iPod/MP3 player that is dedicated to skate use only so that if it gets jacked you're not at a loss? I'm going to be purchasing my Mac soon and I can get a free iTouch with it, but I'm thinking about just using it as credit towards a 160 GB and using my 5G 60 GB as a skatepod. Nanos seem like they would be best to me though, seeing as they're flash based and not harddrive based.

Metalhead8290 · 06-04-2008, 10:19 AM

yea, i use a small ipod shuffle. its small and light plus has a good sound.

I cut off one of the head phones so that i can still hear cars and people around me w/ having and extra headphone hanging around my waist.

southshorelocal · 06-04-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Petary791

Does anyone here own an iPod/MP3 player that is dedicated to skate use only so that if it gets jacked you're not at a loss? I'm going to be purchasing my Mac soon and I can get a free iTouch with it, but I'm thinking about just using it as credit towards a 160 GB and using my 5G 60 GB as a skatepod. Nanos seem like they would be best to me though, seeing as they're flash based and not harddrive based.

a mini would be smaller and lighter in your pocket so it might have some advantage.

Cranks · 06-04-2008, 05:49 PM

ipods blow. find something that doesn't require itunes, aka the new realplayer. #### apple and their retarded "user friendly" bullshit. not friendly to this user.

HerBDerb · 06-04-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cranks

realplayer.

Oh god... realplayer.
Makes me want to put my fist through my monitor just thinking about it....

easy · 06-04-2008, 06:12 PM

+1 on the iPod shuffle - the older ones are likely almost free at this point.

neuros · 06-04-2008, 06:27 PM

DO use something flash-based. I've seen a few HD-based MP3 players (zunes, ipods, archos, others) die within months of use while skating for hours a day.
The old nano's are cheap... I've had my black 4gig for... almost 4 years now? It's in a plastic protective case that's scratched to #### but the actual unit is fine and I've skated with it every day, taken it mtb'ing, kayaking, rock climbing, and it still pumps out the tunes.
Headphones, on the other hand, are another story... I kill a set every 6 months.

TheKraken · 06-04-2008, 06:30 PM

My friend broke two ipod videos and his phone skating last winter (ice or snow sliding) so his parents refused to buy him new ones. He is rollin with the tiny Ipod shuffle which has survived through 1 or 2 high speed bails.

WeekendxCarver · 06-04-2008, 06:59 PM

i have a ipod shuffle ( the pack of gum looking one) Works great and if i drop it, It doesnt break. Ohh and if i were to lose it i would care lol

ton · 06-04-2008, 07:07 PM

i use the ipod shuffle. really nice little player and great for skating!

cuna123456 · 06-04-2008, 07:10 PM

I'd go with a nano, I use my 2gb for skating (mind you the only one I have) and it is perfect.
To bad my cheap ass head phones need replacing every month.

RastamanD · 06-04-2008, 07:17 PM

if your getting that mac deal sell your 5g 60gb get the free touch for pure sexyness and buy a shuffle for skating.

easy as that.

Cranks · 06-06-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HerBDerb

Oh god... realplayer.
Makes me want to put my fist through my monitor just thinking about it....

ever try installing quicktime? just quicktime?

HerBDerb · 06-06-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cranks

ever try installing quicktime? just quicktime?

Yep, and then they try to force iTunes down your throat....