My iPod, after spending a week or two in the “I don’t want to fucking deal with you right now” bin, now seems to be back doing what it’s supposed to.
A couple of weeks ago, my iPod suddenly decided to not connect to my computer, rendering me unable to upload anything new to it. (Plus the battery was being weird, but that’s another can of worms I’m afraid I’m going to have to deal with soon.) Now, I guess my line of thought was anything that’s not working to the peak of its ability is the same as broke-ass, and after a frustrating night/early morning of failed attempts to format the iPod, restore it, or just get it the F into Disk Mode, I finally (gently) pitched it to the side of the desk and decided I’d be taking CDs to work for a while.
Tonight I got the gumption (read: got the time) to attempt repairs again. I was finally able to get my PowerBook to recognize that the iPod was plugged in, and that it was choking. Trying to restore it using iPod Updater failed several times, so I erased it using Disc Utility, and then was able to format it, although the beachball spun for nearly ten minutes before I got the “that worked” message. So now it’s having my entire Echo & the Bunnymen and A Tribe Called Quest collections poured into it as I write. We’ll see how it goes tomorrow.
Crazy computers and gadgets.
On the upside, I got to see about every iPod indicator graphic known to man, from the one that says it’s checking the disc, to the one that shows the iPod cable connector with an arrow, meaning the damn thing wants some juice and company.
so, dude.
before the end of this month, Dead Rising will be in my possesion. This is actually the quickest i’ve every saved money for something. i bet within the next week or so i could probably get the 360.
i’m still wondering when you’re just gonna “get the gumption” to save some money and buy yourself a new iPod, dude. you’ve had enough trouble with that one. sometimes you just have to say goodbye…
sorry i haven’t answered you’re calls lately. The Roadhouse was kind enough to schedule me five days this week, and with school just starting… it’s been hectic. One of those go home, drop off Por, and go to work kind of weeks. i managed to get tonite off though, it’s Memorial vs. Central and we’re at home. i never got excited about the games before, but for some reason i find myself extremely excited about this one. maybe thats just part of being a senior. whatever.
but hey, i’ll talk to you later. i’m supposed to be researching photo assignments right now (i’m still at school), so i should probably do that.
peace.
It’s because I’m broke! Plus, if I’m going to put money back, it’s going to be for a Wii.
Not to mention, it’s cheaper to buy a $40 replacement battery than buy a new $300 iPod.
Apple Store Refurbished, one year warranty applies:
Video Ipod 199.99
20GB 4th Gen Ipod 169.00
Act Now! This prices are too low to last for long!
a Wii, then?
good choice.
we’ll have to compare our Next-Gen gaming systems.