So — my co-worker was having issues using his iPod Touch on his home Wi-Fi network, and he asked me to take a look at it. Thus — I decided I would try to blog an entire entry on this device!
… and that’s as far as I got before I gave up and realized that it simply wasn’t going to happen. It’s a very cool little thing, and the notion of web browsing and checking email from something slightly larger than a credit card was quite Star Trek. But my fingers are simply too large and stubby for the on-screen keyboard. Besides — I had a computer with a true keyboard right there! But at least I tried.
And I could cross off the “iPod Touch” off of my “to-do” list.
You see — there’s a whole bunch of technology out there I haven’t tried. Sometime I steer clear of it simply because I know that if I engage in it, I’ll feel like I can’t live without it and have to buy something expensive to fulfill the habit. It’s precisely what happened with my Bluetooth headset and the DVR. My Dad had the same experience when he impulse-bought a microwave oven when my Mom was on a business trip decades ago.
Hey — this would make a great List on the 3s, wouldn’t it?
Shiny’s Top 7 Technological Advances He Hasn’t Tried Yet Lest They Become Habit Forming
“List on the 3s” is Shiny’s semi-regular meme which allows him to explain the concept in the third person. On any date which has the number 3 in it, Shiny provides a list of some sort to his readers. Except, however, on dates which are also a multiple of 4. That’s when I do my half-naked photo blogs. (Ew.)
7. The iPhone
Okay — this may be cheating a bit since I was able to use the iPod Touch yesterday — a scaled down version which doesn’t have a phone. Or camera. Or the “Edge” network. But these things are kind of cool nonetheless. I could spend hours just doing the photo resize thing where you pinch the corners of an image and crush people’s heads into oblivion.
6. Blu-Ray
Apparently Blu-Ray is the future. There’s far more data on these discs than regular DVDs. In the movie above, for instance, you can zoom in and see the pores of the annoying kid who plays Robin Williams’ protege. I’ll bet there’s some fascinating commentary from that kid as well!
But apparently it really won’t make much of a difference unless I have it hooked up to a…
5. HDTV
I’ve seen a few of these around at my local electronics big-box stores, but I haven’t really watched one properly at home. Actually, my father-in-law decided to buy one — but I didn’t have the heart to tell him that, in order for it to really get the proper HD programming, he would need the propr HDTV Direct TV box. Until then, he just watched TV with the big gray rectangles on the side of the screen, thinking that it’s HDTV. Kind of sad. But also kind of funny.
If I see real, true HDTV, I’ll want to get one for home. Out of sight, out of mind…
4. Silk Boxer Shorts
These, apparently, are the most comfortable undergarments. they’re like a smooth, fine, creamy luxury for the balls. But I’ve never worn ’em. Rayon? Yes. Cotton? Sure. Linen? Absolutely. But my boys need a bit of breathing room that silk just doesn’t provide. Besides, I’m a large sweaty man. (Is anyone still reading this? Holy cow am I embarassed…)
3. The Nintendo Wii
Haven’t touched a Wii. Would love to. Although I have a feeling I’d look just as cool as this group if I were to play Wii bowling…
2. Guitar Hero / Rock Band
I still want to play this — especially the drums, which I think is probably the most realistic of the instruments they have. Still haven’t, though. I would seriously get addicted. But I’d learn to play guitar with push-buttons, which would be close to my dream of owning a true, 80s-style keytar…
1. Toyota Prius
I would love to have one of these. But I don’t want to buy it. I just like the notion that when it goes less than 10 MPH it’s close to silent. And that wacky on-board computer console! My guess is that it would be fun to drive around in heavy traffic…
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Wait so…you’ll be naked tomorrow? Where will you carry around your friend’s iTouch? Wait, I don’t think I want to know actually…
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I was with you until the Wii. And Guitar Hero. I haven’t done Rock Band though
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I just got an ipod touch for free- get an mac before 9/15 (and use a teacher discount) and get a free touch or nano. so i did. nevermind that I have a 60 gig video it’s a free 8gig touch.
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Check on all of those except the boxers. I don’t wear em, but I have satin panties. HEH And I have bought silk and satin boxers for Rott, who likes to wear them around the house but not with his jeans. He prefers commando in his jeans.
Hilly: Allow me to clarify: On dates with a “3” in them which are ALSO divisible by 4 I’ll post au natural. Hope that clears things up a bit…
Amanda: I think I’m more excited by the prospect of “Rock Band” than by “Guitar Hero” at this point. But we’ll see. Or possibly not. 🙂
LibraGirl The downside is paying all that money for a Mac! And enrolling in school to get teaching certificate! That can take a lot of time — and by the time I get through school, they’ll probably have something smaller than the nano already…
Winter: Awesome! I’ll be sure to stare at his crotch when I get the change to meet him.
Jeez Shiny, I’m surprised you use the Internet.
Oh I see…so then basically NO nudity. Well that changes things quite a bit. *yawn* 😉
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I’m still behind the times as I’m still psyched over the iPod Shuffle I won from Avitable, lol.
Hey, were you in the Starbucks in Leesburg last night? Amanda and I saw someone who looked just like you. And I kept trying to look at him for a better look so if it wasn’t you, I think he thought I was checking him out. So I hope it was you and not some guy who thinks I was hitting on him, lol.
I am a Rock Band addict. I think you need to get out and try it immediately.
Not much of an early adopter either. I wait until the bigger and better. I’ll be getting an iPhone shortly, but I passed on the Prius because it’s just too ugly. Besides with the type of commute I have, my Mini is actually more fuel efficient.
Dude… no silk boxers. The Shiny spousal unit needs to get on that me thinks. (Then you can report about having sweaty spherical nether regions on the interweb.
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C’mon, man — Wii is so easy to use, even the elderly are doing it!
My fiance’s work just gave him an iTouch, and while it is very, very cool, my fingers are far too stubby apparently to really use the ‘keyboard’. I’m impressed you got as far as you did typing up an entry, since I could barely manage to even bring up my website. I kept hitting the “a” for the “s” and pretty much gave up…
Rock star is SO COOL. And I love Guitar Hero. But yes, habit forming. Perhaps it’s best to stay away…
I’ve gone HDTV, Wii, Guitar Hero, and I’ve rented a Prius. Does the last one count?
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If I could find a matching bra for the boxers I might just find a cape and drive all over town in a Prius. Now there’s a mental picture we could all do without.
We got the kids a Wii last Christmas and my husband bought me Guitar Hero. It’s the only thing I play on the Wii. You can lose a couple of hours if you aren’t careful.
shiny, my brother from another mother, we are in the same behind the times boat.
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And exactly HOW are silk boxer shorts a technological advancement?
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