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TlalocW

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1. Well, this is how behind the times I apparently am

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Thu Sep 11, 2014, 09:38 AM

Sep 2014

I was going to tamp down my gag reflex when it comes to Apple and buy an iPad - a used one from Craigslist - to hook into a mini sound system I use for magic shows to provide music for certain tricks.

I know there's probably more to it - and I also know I won't care - but with the Apple Watch, it seems to me that the company is embarking on a, "Let's start taking everything we crammed into one tool and make individual products out of them because Apple fanboys will buy anything." Today the Apple Watch; next, the iDesktopCalendar and iCalculator (both battery and solar-powered versions) will be out for Christmas for between $300 - $600.

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The end of the iPod (classic): Goodbye to the little box that changed everything [View all] marmar Sep 2014 OP

Well, this is how behind the times I apparently am TlalocW Sep 2014 #1

iPod not iPad Ichingcarpenter Sep 2014 #2

the products are aimed at a market with good eye sight. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2014 #3

I have and love my smartphone TlalocW Sep 2014 #5

WHAT?!?!?!? Apple isn't going to make the iPod anymore?!?!?! Coventina Sep 2014 #4

consider getting another brand Enrique Sep 2014 #6

I'm with you. AngryOldDem Sep 2014 #9

Apparently, it's only the iPod Classic that's being discontinued. Coventina Sep 2014 #11

Yeah, the Classic is amazing. AngryOldDem Sep 2014 #12

After about 5 years with my current Classic, I finally ran out of room. randome Sep 2014 #19

Only the classic version will be discontinued, at this time. Agschmid Sep 2014 #24

Apple is going downhill on usability caraher Sep 2014 #7

Obit is for iPod Classic - no downturn on usability ksoze Sep 2014 #14

Are you an Apple VP? Because if you are, please note that I am a Classic user Coventina Sep 2014 #21

My cute little purple Nano just died so I bought a used 32gb iPod touch. Arugula Latte Sep 2014 #15

Do you use the headphones with the control device on the wire? Agschmid Sep 2014 #25

I haven't caraher Sep 2014 #28

This is only the iPod Classic, right? cyberswede Sep 2014 #8

I think so. I hope so. n/t AngryOldDem Sep 2014 #10

Relax, just the classic ipod... PasadenaTrudy Sep 2014 #13

Eh. The Classic has more storage. You don't need to be connected to listen to all your music. randome Sep 2014 #18

The Classic iPod happens to be the one I own and prefer. Coventina Sep 2014 #20

I predict musical implant chips will replace MP3 players in 10 years. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2014 #16

I don't think that's sarcastic at all. randome Sep 2014 #17

And then the NSA can talk to people in their heads and your bank account can Skidmore Sep 2014 #26

iThink ... GeorgeGist Sep 2014 #22

Good player steelsmith Sep 2014 #23

How timely The empressof all Sep 2014 #27