Apple I-POD wanted....

Galahad/FLT · 13 November 2003, 21:17

Anyone got an inside track on getting these things cheap?

Really dont give a toss where it comes from... and I really mean I dont care!

BippyM · 13 November 2003, 22:02

and this guys gonna be a coppa soon

Amiga1992 · 13 November 2003, 22:51

Bwahaha

Galahad/FLT · 13 November 2003, 22:54

BTTT

Amiga1992 · 14 November 2003, 02:42

?
Anyway, I supose you have tried ebay, right? And apple's store sometimes have factory-refurbished equipment, this would be your best bet.

For "other ways", I don't know.

rattus · 14 November 2003, 05:32

....pst!

what you want to do is this: line your coat pocket with lots of aluminium foil to fool the shoplifting detectors (you can test it by putting a mobile phone into the pocket and calling it, you've got enough foil if it can't pick up a signal) then just waltz into the nearest Apple Store, swipe an iPod into your pocket, and walk away

Galahad/FLT · 14 November 2003, 09:21

£40

Needs a new screen, case and all cables.... and it doesn't boot up!

I know fuck all about Ipods, looks like I'm gonna have to learn pretty bloody quick!

Amiga1992 · 14 November 2003, 17:38

Isnt 40 a bit too expensive for such a non-working unit? or was that a bit of good ole sarcasm? :P

Galahad/FLT · 14 November 2003, 18:29

Quote:

Originally posted by Akira
Isnt 40 a bit too expensive for such a non-working unit? or was that a bit of good ole sarcasm? :P

Its a 10Gig unit, I can get a replacement set of 3 cases for £15, and a screen for £24.

I suspect the battery is fucked hence why it doesn't boot, but I have someone that will buy it from me for the same price if its a total loss.

Still, if anyone else knows of a source of cheap iPods, do let me know

Amiga1992 · 14 November 2003, 19:48

Good catch then. I want an iPod badly!

FromWithin · 14 November 2003, 21:40

Quote:

Originally posted by Akira
Good catch then. I want an iPod badly!

Do you specifically want an iPod, or just a harddrive mp3 player? The iPod gets all the publicity, and is a nice design, but there are many others that, unless you want direct access to iTunes, are equal or better and certainly cheaper.

Galahad/FLT · 15 November 2003, 14:28

Quote:

Originally posted by FromWithin
Do you specifically want an iPod, or just a harddrive mp3 player? The iPod gets all the publicity, and is a nice design, but there are many others that, unless you want direct access to iTunes, are equal or better and certainly cheaper.

Specifically wanted the iPod for some reason. I think its simply a Kudos thing. Creative do a neat little unit for a fraction of the price, but thats women for you. If its not Gucci, Prada or Apple, they get all huffy!

As it has so far only cost me £40, I can take the hit. If it costs me less than £100 all in to get it sorted, then thats smartie points for me later

So far, battery, front case, rear case and screen need replacing, which is a lot easier than it sounds. Hopefully have it sorted by Wednesday (when I get the rest of the parts come through, I aint paying Apples prices to fix it!).

Mojo · 29 November 2003, 13:17

BEFORE you buy an ipod, look at this WEBSITE::

hahahhaa

you wil think twice

http://www.ipodsdirtysecret.com

Enverex · 29 November 2003, 13:59

Except the batteries ARE user replaceable.....

Galahad/FLT · 29 November 2003, 14:15

Perhaps if the Neistat Brothers had actually bothered to do their research, they wouldn't have gone to the trouble of making a not very funny movie on something they clearly know fuck all about.

Hard drive and battery are replaceable. Battery has a plug in socket for christsakes, how much more replaceable do you need?

I would email them to tell them what a bunch of fuckwits they are, but then again, who are the Neistat Brothers and should I care?

13 November 2003, 21:17	#1
Galahad/FLT Going nowhere Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: United Kingdom Age: 50 Posts: 9,014	Apple I-POD wanted.... Anyone got an inside track on getting these things cheap? Really dont give a toss where it comes from... and I really mean I dont care!

13 November 2003, 22:54	#4
Galahad/FLT Going nowhere Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: United Kingdom Age: 50 Posts: 9,014	... BTTT

14 November 2003, 05:32	#6
rattus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 328	so you want a cheap iPod? ....pst! what you want to do is this: line your coat pocket with lots of aluminium foil to fool the shoplifting detectors (you can test it by putting a mobile phone into the pocket and calling it, you've got enough foil if it can't pick up a signal) then just waltz into the nearest Apple Store, swipe an iPod into your pocket, and walk away

14 November 2003, 09:21	#7
Galahad/FLT Going nowhere Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: United Kingdom Age: 50 Posts: 9,014	Got one... £40 Needs a new screen, case and all cables.... and it doesn't boot up! I know fuck all about Ipods, looks like I'm gonna have to learn pretty bloody quick!

29 November 2003, 14:15	#15
Galahad/FLT Going nowhere Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: United Kingdom Age: 50 Posts: 9,014	Oh dear Perhaps if the Neistat Brothers had actually bothered to do their research, they wouldn't have gone to the trouble of making a not very funny movie on something they clearly know fuck all about. Hard drive and battery are replaceable. Battery has a plug in socket for christsakes, how much more replaceable do you need? I would email them to tell them what a bunch of fuckwits they are, but then again, who are the Neistat Brothers and should I care?

13 November 2003, 22:02	#2
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	and this guys gonna be a coppa soon

13 November 2003, 22:51	#3
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,646	Bwahaha

14 November 2003, 02:42	#5
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,646	? Anyway, I supose you have tried ebay, right? And apple's store sometimes have factory-refurbished equipment, this would be your best bet. For "other ways", I don't know.

14 November 2003, 17:38	#8
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,646	Isnt 40 a bit too expensive for such a non-working unit? or was that a bit of good ole sarcasm? :P

14 November 2003, 19:48	#10
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,646	Good catch then. I want an iPod badly!

29 November 2003, 13:17	#13
Mojo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: - Posts: 132	BEFORE you buy an ipod, look at this WEBSITE:: hahahhaa you wil think twice http://www.ipodsdirtysecret.com

29 November 2003, 13:59	#14
Enverex Fantasy Man! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,353	Except the batteries ARE user replaceable.....

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