Just a brief note: the iPodShuffle was one of the products released today by Steve Jobs and the Apple team. It was long-rumoured and kind of makes sense in a do people really want something that can only take that much music? kind of way. Fundamentally it’s a USB thumb-drive with a music player in it, and it’s not enormously more expensive than just the thumbdrive alone. So it’s pretty reasonable, all things considered. I won’t be buying one, but hey…
But I was talking to Gavin about it and he pointed out that Apple had been considerate enough to add a little advice to people who might have been confused by its small size if placed too close to a packet of gum. Specifically point two below:
But perhaps what’s even more peculiar is the UK version is very subtly different. I wonder what this says about our national characters:
PS. While I’ve got you here, I just want to whore you over to see what I was hoping for originally from the alleged ‘headless iMac’ and the posts I wrote about potential Apple media hubs.
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Insert spit/swallow gag here.
Spit, swallow, gag. Interesting.
The alt tag for the images that the footnote refers to says “chewiing [sic] gum” in the UK, but doesn’t mention chewing in the US.
apple.com ipod shuffle.
Que dire de apple aujourd’hui, simplement bravo. Cfd tu as fais des provisions? Allez sur le site du ipod shuffle, au bas de la page lisez le point 2. Sur le site de Apple UK ce n’est pas le même…
apple keynote, Steve jobs and small things
Mac mini was the highlight, but Pages and the new Keynote look interesting, iLife 05 is fine, I’m unsure of the HD dominance, DV is still mainstream, but it may catch on, though 2700 pounds for a HD camera is a lot…
It says it’s OK to eat the iPod Shuffle in the UK, so long as you swallow it whole.
Warning: Do not eat iPod Shuffle
A helpful warning from the good people at Apple. I recently got a 1-gig USB flash drive, on sale for about $80. Considering that the new iPod Shuffle handles the same jobs, plus plays music and comes with headphones, etc., $150 (for the gig, only $99 f…
Do not eat iPod Shuffle
This just made my day.
(emphasis mine)
EDIT: Apparently
If you swallow it whole, does that mean it’ll still work in your stomach? That way, instead of your stomach rumbling when you’re hungry you could have a bit of Elton John to remind you to get some food, or something.
I heard that the iPod Shuffle now has 73% less carbs than the iPod mini. It’s good to know that Apple looks out for the health of its consumers (pun intended).
Do not chew iPod Shuffle
The iPod shuffle: Do not eat in the US or chew in the UK
Want an iPod Shuffle? Get one for free at http://www.FreeiPodShuffle.com/?r=13897142
The iPod shuffle: Do not eat in the US or chew in the UK
…and Apple Canada doesn’t have a sense of humor. No eat/chew joke 🙁
Thought this was really funny.
You can just see some overweight red neck kid stealing the Shuffle from some cool kid and thanking him for the candy.
Fools!
ipod shuffle is the stupidest thing I have ever heard of, No screen?!
i agree with the pi guy. It is so fucking stupid. were they drinking when they made it?
Hey, you can get an ipod shuffle for free.
Last fall I completed an offer from this same company and recieved a free
ipod. I was completely suprised when it came, i really didnt believe it.
Anyways, just follow this link and complete an offer, there are a few free ones
that you should definately choose
Here is your personal referral link:
http://www.FreeiPodShuffle.com/?r=14201417
Oh and heres where I found out about these offers.
http://www.gearlive.com
go to the forums section then “free stuff”
Theres lots of discussions on these offers and pictures proving they work.
um, thats about it.. DEFINATELY DO IT
oh and if you know kevin rose from techtv he got his free ipod heres his site
as well.
http://www.kevinrose.com/
On ‘the shuffle play game’
Apparently, I have more shuffle play postings than anybody else, which I don’t think can be correct, but there you go.
Ha ha ha thats so f in stupid
I bought a panasonic dvd player when they first came out here and the instruction said”do not place into a microwave oven”