Comments on: iPod Reloaded, Part II: Broken, Fixed, Upgraded http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html High-minded, fanatically malthusian perspectives Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:09:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ry http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html/comment-page-1#comment-16469 ry Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html#comment-16469 <p>Jay, <br /> You might want to hit up the Game Informer magazines's website. If I remember correctly, they reported that Micro announced a program that Micro was doing about fixing problems with 360s manufactured up until a couple of months ago. Some free. Some on the real cheap depending on what the problem was.<br /> <br /> It's worth a look. Sorry. This is why The Wife and I are going to wait two more years before we buy a next gen console. By that time we figure most of the bugs present at launch will have been worked out(like the PS3s reverse compatibility issues and the 360s power issues). Sorry man. You spent $400 on that. It shouldn't have failed already.</p> Jay,
You might want to hit up the Game Informer magazines's website. If I remember correctly, they reported that Micro announced a program that Micro was doing about fixing problems with 360s manufactured up until a couple of months ago. Some free. Some on the real cheap depending on what the problem was.

It's worth a look. Sorry. This is why The Wife and I are going to wait two more years before we buy a next gen console. By that time we figure most of the bugs present at launch will have been worked out(like the PS3s reverse compatibility issues and the 360s power issues). Sorry man. You spent $400 on that. It shouldn't have failed already.

]]> By: Dan tdaxp http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html/comment-page-1#comment-16470 Dan tdaxp Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html#comment-16470 <p>The big attraction, and the big drawback, of the XBOX 360 for me is Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. I played III: Morrowind over a year and loved it beyond words. Ditto the two expansion packs (Tribunal and Bloodmoon).<br /> <br /> If Bethesda and Microsoft were really able to reproduce a computer RPG experience on a console, it would be a tremendous deal... not just in hardware, but also in socialability. But if the console version is less than the computer version... then no dice.</p> The big attraction, and the big drawback, of the XBOX 360 for me is Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. I played III: Morrowind over a year and loved it beyond words. Ditto the two expansion packs (Tribunal and Bloodmoon).

If Bethesda and Microsoft were really able to reproduce a computer RPG experience on a console, it would be a tremendous deal… not just in hardware, but also in socialability. But if the console version is less than the computer version… then no dice.

]]> By: Jay@Soob http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html/comment-page-1#comment-16471 Jay@Soob Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html#comment-16471 <p>ry, <br /> I'll certainly have a look at GI . If I could do it all over again I'd wait for the PS3 to come down in price and go with Sony.<br /> Most irritating is that my machine is supposedly a second generation machine (I specifically asked and waited.) Live and learn, eh?<br /> <br /> Dan,<br /> <br /> Oblivion (in addition to cost) was the kicker when deciding to go Microsoft. I've never seen it on a PC but if it looks, sounds and plays better on PC I'd be surprised. As for the social aspect, to my knowledge, it's strictly a one player deal with no online option.<br /> <br /> I'll probably wait until the PS3 comes down in price and then buy it. I probably won't, ever again buy a Microsoft console. $400 is a tad much for a door stop.</p> ry,
I'll certainly have a look at GI . If I could do it all over again I'd wait for the PS3 to come down in price and go with Sony.
Most irritating is that my machine is supposedly a second generation machine (I specifically asked and waited.) Live and learn, eh?

Dan,

Oblivion (in addition to cost) was the kicker when deciding to go Microsoft. I've never seen it on a PC but if it looks, sounds and plays better on PC I'd be surprised. As for the social aspect, to my knowledge, it's strictly a one player deal with no online option.

I'll probably wait until the PS3 comes down in price and then buy it. I probably won't, ever again buy a Microsoft console. $400 is a tad much for a door stop.

]]> By: Jay@Soob http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html/comment-page-1#comment-16466 Jay@Soob Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html#comment-16466 <p>I'm sending you my X-Box 360. It's showing a "general hardware failure" code which I suspect is Microsoft-ese for "Haven't got a f*&^ing clue, buy another one." If you could have that fixed and back by the middle of next week? :)</p> I'm sending you my X-Box 360. It's showing a “general hardware failure” code which I suspect is Microsoft-ese for “Haven't got a f*&^ing clue, buy another one.” If you could have that fixed and back by the middle of next week? :)

]]> By: Lexington Green http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html/comment-page-1#comment-16467 Lexington Green Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html#comment-16467 <p>If you like the Mamas and the Papas, you will probably like this beautiful track by Lisa Marr:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://lisamarr.org/press/downloads/Beards-Sidewalks.mp3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://lisamarr.org/press/downloads/Beards-Sidewalks.mp3</a><br /> <br /> She is the uncrowned queen of pop.</p> If you like the Mamas and the Papas, you will probably like this beautiful track by Lisa Marr:

http://lisamarr.org/press/downloads/Beards-Sidewalks.mp3

She is the uncrowned queen of pop.

]]> By: Dan tdaxp http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html/comment-page-1#comment-16468 Dan tdaxp Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html#comment-16468 <p>Woo hoo! The iPod has been sent USPS Priority Mail, and I've been given a tracking number.<br /> <br /> Best case of course would be delivery by Friday, so I can listen to it during the drive back to South Dakota.. Probably get to Nebraska on Saturday or Monday, I guess. <br /> <br /> Lexington Green -- thanks. I've grown to enjoy the Mamas & Papas (after an introduction from LOST...)</p> Woo hoo! The iPod has been sent USPS Priority Mail, and I've been given a tracking number.

Best case of course would be delivery by Friday, so I can listen to it during the drive back to South Dakota.. Probably get to Nebraska on Saturday or Monday, I guess.

Lexington Green — thanks. I've grown to enjoy the Mamas & Papas (after an introduction from LOST…)

]]> By: PurpleSlog http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html/comment-page-1#comment-16472 PurpleSlog Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html#comment-16472 <p>I am interested in how this turns out. <br /> <br /> I have an iPod Mini and have envy.<br /> <br /> My battery didn't last a train ride from Chicago to New Orleans and there were not any damn outlets to plug into!<br /> <br /> So, I have been considering by a new one for more disk and battery.<br /> <br /> But I am cheap.</p> I am interested in how this turns out.

I have an iPod Mini and have envy.

My battery didn't last a train ride from Chicago to New Orleans and there were not any damn outlets to plug into!

So, I have been considering by a new one for more disk and battery.

But I am cheap.

]]> By: PurpleSlog http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html/comment-page-1#comment-16473 PurpleSlog Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html#comment-16473 <p>OK, I priced out a memory and battery upgrade. But for $70 more I can get a 30gig iPod. I think I know what I am going to do. Then again another $100 moves me from a 30gig ipod to an 80gig iPod!<br /> <br /> I did just buy this to deal with my battery issue on long trips: Griffin TuneJuice 2 (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-TuneJuice-Battery-Backup-iPod/dp/B000IN022K)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-TuneJuice-Battery-Backup-iPod/dp/B000IN022K)</a></p> OK, I priced out a memory and battery upgrade. But for $70 more I can get a 30gig iPod. I think I know what I am going to do. Then again another $100 moves me from a 30gig ipod to an 80gig iPod!

I did just buy this to deal with my battery issue on long trips: Griffin TuneJuice 2 (http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-TuneJuice-Battery-Backup-iPod/dp/B000IN022K)

]]> By: Dan tdaxp http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html/comment-page-1#comment-16474 Dan tdaxp Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tdaxp.com/archive/2007/04/17/ipod-reloaded-part-ii-broken-fixed-upgraded.html#comment-16474 <p>Jay,<br /> <br /> Very cool -- I'm psyched about Oblivion -- when I have time (I have no idea when) I shall play it -- now it's just a matter of platform.<br /> <br /> Did you enjoy it on an HDTV monitor or a standard TV? Would that change the console experience?<br /> <br /> I'm aware of Elder Scrolls' lack of multiple player, btw -- I just had the hope that playing in a living room is hopefully less antisocial than in an office corner, but maybe I'm just deluding myself :-)<br /> <br /> Purpleslog,<br /> <br /> I'm excited too! I left Nebraska for a short trip on Friday, but saw on the website that the iPod arrived that day... So hopefully I'll know soon.<br /> <br /> The advantage of flash- as opposed to hd- iPods, besides battery life, is reliability. This is the second harddrive I've had die on me in this iPod alone. Meanwhile, my Palm mp3 player from years back still works perfectly.</p> Jay,

Very cool — I'm psyched about Oblivion — when I have time (I have no idea when) I shall play it — now it's just a matter of platform.

Did you enjoy it on an HDTV monitor or a standard TV? Would that change the console experience?

I'm aware of Elder Scrolls' lack of multiple player, btw — I just had the hope that playing in a living room is hopefully less antisocial than in an office corner, but maybe I'm just deluding myself :-)

Purpleslog,

I'm excited too! I left Nebraska for a short trip on Friday, but saw on the website that the iPod arrived that day… So hopefully I'll know soon.

The advantage of flash- as opposed to hd- iPods, besides battery life, is reliability. This is the second harddrive I've had die on me in this iPod alone. Meanwhile, my Palm mp3 player from years back still works perfectly.

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