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06-20-2008, 10:19 AM
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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
A family member, not un-techsavvy considering that she's in her early 80s, wants a MP3 player so she can listen to books on tape while she's in chemotherapy. Can anyone recommend one? She thinks iPods are too expensive. I don't think you need a ton of memory for audiobooks, especially if you listen to them seriatim. I'm more concerned about ease of use (which would point to an iPod, if she hadn't decided they were too expensive). Suggestions?
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Yes. Buy her an ipod.
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06-20-2008, 10:27 AM
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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Yes. Buy her an ipod.
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06-20-2008, 10:29 AM
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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Yes. Buy her an ipod.
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Have you heard the Ricky Gervais podcasts? I got them for Father's day. I'm listening to the first on my way to work, and 2 good laughs in the 15 minute drive. his webpage describes them as: - The Ricky Gervais Show features Ricky Gervais, Steve Merchant and Karl Pilkington chatting about stuff. Basically each episode is a half-hour or so of audio drivel.
http://www.rickygervais.com/podcasts2.php
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06-20-2008, 10:44 AM
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Flaired.
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Originally posted by ltl/fb
Buy her a $49 shuffle. If that's a stretch for you, I can send a check for half.
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I would think that audio books would seriously suck on a shuffle.
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06-20-2008, 11:03 AM
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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Have you heard the Ricky Gervais podcasts?
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No. I don't know how I missed this. But I'm all over it now. Thanks.
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06-20-2008, 11:32 AM
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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
I would think that audio books would seriously suck on a shuffle.
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That is because you are an enemy of Surrealism. When the revolution comes, I suggest you maintain a low profile.
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06-20-2008, 11:50 AM
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Sad story - You supply the happy ending.
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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
No. I don't know how I missed this. But I'm all over it now. Thanks.
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I loove Karl Pilkington. Somewhere in the archives of the Podcasts is an audio interview they did with Karl where he talks about his idea for a travel book (release date of 10/10/07). It's Gold, Jerry!
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06-20-2008, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
That is because you are an enemy of Surrealism. When the revolution comes, I suggest you maintain a low profile.
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it would actually be dadaism, but thanks for playing.
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06-20-2008, 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
I would think that audio books would seriously suck on a shuffle.
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Oh, do they automatically shuffle? Crap. Ty, get her the cheapest thing that doesn't automatically shuffle. If it's a stretch, I will send a check for half.
ETA he did say she's older -- maybe she wouldn't notice?
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06-20-2008, 01:05 PM
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Originally posted by ltl/fb
Oh, do they automatically shuffle? Crap.
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It can be set to play straight through on a playlist.
But I could imagine that with an audiobook one might want to be able to tell what chapter you're starting at more easily than listening to the first few seconds. The refurb nano seems like the best call--refurb products from apple have a full warranty and generally are regarded as being very high quality.
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06-20-2008, 01:27 PM
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Sad story - You supply the happy ending.
Quote:
Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
A family member, not un-techsavvy considering that she's in her early 80s, wants a MP3 player so she can listen to books on tape while she's in chemotherapy. Can anyone recommend one? She thinks iPods are too expensive. I don't think you need a ton of memory for audiobooks, especially if you listen to them seriatim. I'm more concerned about ease of use (which would point to an iPod, if she hadn't decided they were too expensive). Suggestions?
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Just give her an ipod, you cheap bastard. |
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06-20-2008, 01:40 PM
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Sad story - You supply the happy ending.
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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
It can be set to play straight through on a playlist.
But I could imagine that with an audiobook one might want to be able to tell what chapter you're starting at more easily than listening to the first few seconds. The refurb nano seems like the best call--refurb products from apple have a full warranty and generally are regarded as being very high quality.
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didn't they find the magnetics from a nano causes cancer?
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06-20-2008, 01:48 PM
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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
didn't they find the magnetics from a nano causes cancer?
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I am wondering why you italicized "causes." Was that to distinguish the nano from the other ipod models that prevent cancer? |
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06-20-2008, 01:55 PM
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Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
I am wondering why you italicized "causes."
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He's mocking my view that Apple products do everything, including cure cancer.
BTW, Hank, has your shuffle enlarged your dick yet?
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06-20-2008, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
I am wondering why you italicized "causes." Was that to distinguish the nano from the other ipod models that prevent cancer?
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What's the status on the threesome?
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