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I don't own an Ipod, due to the fact that I have an inherant lotheing of anything apple related. Mac = evil. Just look at quicktime!

That being said, I do know a fair amount about the blasted things. Personally, if I were going to buy an MP3 player right now, i'd probably go with the creative labs Zen vision M. It's not quite as capable as the Ipod in some respects, but it is easier to use in my oppinion. http://creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=214&product=14331&nav=1

Of your Ipods, You basically have 4 types. The Newest ones, the Ipod video, which will run you around $400, The standard Ipod 30gb will run around $350, Then you have the 5GB ipod Nano, which is a smaller version of the Ipod, they run around $200 and are more portable. Finally there is the ipod shuffle which is a completely usleless piece of crap that is just a memory stick with a random MP3 player built in.

There are hundreds of dock accessories to use with Ipods. most of them consist of a cradle, a charger, and attached speakers of some sort. They all work, if you get one of the high end ones, you're basically just paying for better speakers.

As far as getting fromt he Ipod to the car, if your car is new enough to have an audio line in port, you cna plug in directly. (2006, 2007 models generally, or aftermarket car sterios) Otherwise, your best bet is the RF transmitter. Belkin makes one that works with any MP3 player. You plug it into the headphoen port, then tune your car sterio to the frequincy it is broadcasting at. The range is very short on it, but they work pretty well.

The main consideration for picking an MP3 player are how big is your music collection, and will you have a need to carry around video files? If you don't ned video, and can be content with only a few hours of MP3's, the Ipod Nano's are pretty nice, although evil by default.

Wow, wouldn't mind having a few of those for my garage.

My wife's 1gb Nano was $150 and works well for her, but we don't own much music. I use my PSP as a MP3 player and it works fine for that but again, we don't have many CD's.

I have a 1956 Dodge Coronet that is going to require a lot of wrenching on if it will ever get on the road. Among things to be done is a motor swap and some body work, not to mention all new interior.

My tools are all piled in a single massive toolbox, not really organized at all.

Snap-on Tools. Sorry but I can't have anything that references a detachable *****.

I found a decent alternative to the mega-box. If you commandeer an old vertical 5 or 6 drawer dresser, they make a decent makeshift tool chest. That with nails in the walls and rafters to hang the rest of your larger items and you will be organized in no time.

Remember, if the ladies don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

What, you want a for recognizing a blatent Canadian pop-culture television reference?

Jump little dog! Jump!

RACK that!

Sh[Aqua][/Aqua]it, when I worked master control for a PBS station, Tuesdays were the highlight of my work week because we'd show Red Green. Of course, that was the first season or two before they started gaying it all up.

But, even then, when I'd see Red at his workbench rewiring a lamp or at his desk tying flies, I knew to shut up and listen because I was standing before the font of manly wisdom.

If he doesn't have an iPod then go for that, he'll love it. The nano is just about right for most people.

Also, my PSP has also been quite the fun gadget to play with. I'm always recording shows so I can watch them later and the games are... well... getting better.

Don't you think he's suffered enough?

Nexa

The local PBS and Colorado Public radio both have my credit card on file. They even suckered me into donating twice what I usually do last year

Every time they call me to ask me to renew I get the feeling they need my money to survive. I guess I am a sucker, anyone want to get me in on the ground floor of a pyramid scam?

Edited, Jun 12th 2006 at 6:21pm EST by baelnic

Nice choice!

And harrumph! I'll have you know my father and I got on swimmingly. Perhaps he'd like a change. mwa hah hah

Edited, Jun 12th 2006 at 6:24pm EST by Yanari

Nice choice. He will love it. Now get him hooked on webcasts via itunes!