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Peter
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Feb 21, 2004 8:03 PM

I Returned My iPod mini

As I thought I would, I got caught up in the hype of the release of the mini. I bought a silver one from Best Buy. I got it home and took it out of the box, and played with it until today. It is truly an improvement over the 3G iPods. The new scroll wheel works really great. You never have to worry about the touch sensitive buttons turning it on or changing settings. The case is truly an improvement over the current model. No worries about scratching it or smearing it up. Apple has a winner in the new iPod and it will be interesting to see how many of the mini's features go into the 4G iPods.

But I had just bought a new 20GB iPod last month. I had given two 20GB models to family members and needed another. I sat in my home with both my mini and my 20GB in front of me knowing full well I would only use just one of them. I tried to justify the purchase by telling myself I would use the 20GB for an external HD backup with my Powerbook. I ended up returning it today to Best Buy knowing it was an unneeded purchase. Can someone tell me when and where the next Appleholics Anonymous meeting will be held?
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MacCheetah3
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1. Feb 21, 2004 8:11 PM in response to: Peter
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
Hi
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Can someone tell me when and where the next Appleholics Anonymous meeting will be held?

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I see you are taking my advice. Since they don't have a group wide website up yet and I don't know who sponsors it in your area I can't tell you exactly what day and time it is. Now, all we have to do is get howing to one.

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2. Feb 22, 2004 9:03 AM in response to: Peter
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
The cure for your addiction is a simple, two-step program but it must be followed to the letter in order to be effective.

1) Make your lust-driven Apple purchases.
2) Send the items to me.

This program is somwhat costly and in all honestly, might take a few years to be effective but eventually, you'll be cured.

Have you seen these yet?
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3. Feb 22, 2004 9:31 AM in response to: Philbert
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
Hey Philbert and Cheetah,

Thank you all mighty Forum Gods. By the way, how can we worship more then one God? Who is top God, Philbert, Cheetah or Grant? I appreciate you guys showing me the way. You know, the way to the G5. Thanks for the support! You know, one day at a time. Oh, don't forget Philbert to PM me your shipping address in case I fail again and need to send you a G5. Would you be willing to take a G5 Powerbook? I think that will be my next sin.
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4. Feb 22, 2004 10:13 AM in response to: Peter
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Pretty sure the consensus among all Gods, (including that Jewish fellow), is that Grant is top God by a long "stretch". The rest of us are merely servants in his parish.

Sure, a G5 Powerbook will be fine. I'm here to serve you, my son.

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MacCheetah3
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5. Feb 22, 2004 10:48 AM in response to: Philbert
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
Hi
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Pretty sure the consensus among all Gods, (including that Jewish fellow), is that Grant is top God by a long "stretch". The rest of us are merely servants in his parish.

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Tis' true.
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2) Send the items to me.

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Would you be willing to take a G5 Powerbook? I think that will be my next sin.

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I'm not an overly greedy God, an iPod or iPod mini shall do just fine.

MacCheetah3
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6. Feb 22, 2004 11:21 AM in response to: Peter
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
That's a funny post Peter and I can appreciate your addiction. I picked up a mini and sold my 20 gig instead.
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jasondudley
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7. Feb 22, 2004 7:22 PM in response to: NightEyes
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
What ever happened to Grant's co-God (Jeff Z)?

Just keep them both. Don't worry about the money, just stay home and eat rice instead of going to dinner
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Peter
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8. Feb 22, 2004 7:44 PM in response to: jasondudley
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
Hey Jason,

A funny thing happened with my Apple addiction today. I read several more posts today in the iPodLounge and several people who already have a previous generation model were so happy with the new form factor that they bought one after holding in hand and using the new scroll wheel. Many will use their 10,15,20,30,49GB models as an external Firewire HD. So I went BACK to Best Buy to see if the one I returned was still there, but they had sold it right away. But they had just received six more silver ones this morning so I bought one. Yes, my addiction has gotten me again, but I will not return this one. I have used it all day and feel it is so great that now my brand new 20GB is a back up drive for my Powerbook.
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itou
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9. Feb 22, 2004 10:42 PM in response to: Peter
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
thanks for the reference, MacCheetah!
LOL! I never thought my name would show up here! I should really attend those seminars if there is one. I just landed myself in a pink iPod mini! Won't be having it until some time though, they're not released in Canada anytime soon. Ah well... btw, did I tell you my latest acquisition? I'm typing from a spanking new (3 hours old) 17" 1.25Ghz iMac!
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Argent
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10. Feb 22, 2004 10:52 PM in response to: Peter
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Yes, my addiction has gotten me again...

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S'okay. Everyone has an occasional relapse.
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MacCheetah3
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11. Feb 22, 2004 10:52 PM in response to: itou
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
Hi
In reply to:<hr />
thanks for the reference, MacCheetah!

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No problem. I wouldn't forget about you and your astounding method to keep yourself bright and happy.
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I should really attend those seminars if there is one.

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I think, your signature says it all. But that's OK...We all have our flaws...And we're all here to help.

MacCheetah3
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iloveitaly
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12. Feb 23, 2004 12:50 PM in response to: MacCheetah3
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
howing, if you are getting bored one one of your labtops, I will help you out and take it off your hands...
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itou
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13. Feb 23, 2004 2:15 PM in response to: iloveitaly
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
HAHA! I've already gave one of them to my sister, and my dad constantly takes my PowerBook to use. I keep the 17" though, that's mine - all mine!!
I just got the iTrip today, after some serious considerations... I had to think if it was worth all the trouble. I figured that the AUX in method was a bit too "intrusive" to my car, so I just left it at wireless!

I want a PowerMac so badly!!!!!
Someone get me a doctor!!!!!!!
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14. Feb 23, 2004 5:38 PM in response to: itou
Re: I Returned My iPod mini
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I just got the iTrip today, after some serious considerations... I had to think if it was worth all the trouble. I figured that the AUX in method was a bit too "intrusive" to my car, so I just left it at wireless!


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My iTrip Came today in the mail.... I love it so much. Its so.. tiny..... (I'm pretty sure I am addicted too... I made about 5 or 6 Mac T-Shirts... but thats another story all together...)
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