As much as I love computers, gadgets, and technology in general, they sure as hell fucking hate me. That and they just don’t make them like they used to.
I recently got an iPod… the just discontinued 40 gig model at really sweet price through SVA… and after playing with it for just 5 minutes, I came across a problem: the damn thing will pause out of the blue.
Actually, it doesn’t happen at random; the iPod is designed to pause automatically when the headphones are pulled out, but that’s not the case here. But all I have to do is just touch it a hair and it pauses. What the hell? What’s the fucking point of having a portable device if I can’t move it?!
I did some research and discovered that my problem is not at all unique. One theory is that with such a high demand for the iPod, Apple has become careless with its design and production.
A possible solution has been offered, dubbed “the iCondom”, in which you’re supposed to cover the metal part of the headphone jack with plastic, like from a shopping bag, but I’m sorry, that’s so fucking ghetto that I flat-out refuse to try it.
I love having problems related to Apple products and asking for advice online since the answers are always so super useful, especially on Apple-centric sites. My fave place has to be ResExcellence, which used to be an awesome resource for Mac info and help, but has really gone down the shitter in recent months. Everyone is such an Apple zombie that they simple refuse to acknowledge that a problem could even exist on an Apple product, and therefore downplay everything. One retard even suggest that I should just try to “get used it.” Again, I paid $300+ for a portable music player that won’t play when it’s moved. There’s no getting used to anything here.
So what are my options? I guess I could waste valuable time at the Apple Store and get in the inevitable shouting match with one of the so called “Apple Geniuses” like usual. I know they hate it when I correct them 90% of the time, but that’s because they are always wrong 90% of the time. I just tried calling Apple directly and the phone support person was of no use (besides the regular coverage, I paid an extra $60 for the input of Apple Care-certified idiots). I’ve done computer troubleshooting on the phone before, and I know first hand that you have to be extremely clear and concise, period. And if there’s something that either person does not understand, you absolutely have to make it clear, you just can’t move on. The woman could even explain how to properly reset the damn thing.
Ughhh… I’m so pissed right now. And the best part is that I already know I’m going to have to deal with the same exact crap when I get a PSP. As I’ve said before, one fear of waiting too long to get one is that Sony might get cheap and sloppy with later versions, as is the case with iPods apparently.
