tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post9091763884356063122..comments2023-10-30T10:31:57.911-04:00Comments on Days of Transition: Reluctant techieRalphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-13189497895315434672011-04-25T17:28:43.882-04:002011-04-25T17:28:43.882-04:00Anonymous, these wistful requests remind me I must...Anonymous, these wistful requests remind me I must write, if I can just acquire the luxury of time. Thank you for asking.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-56770257813210658222010-12-19T11:16:41.478-05:002010-12-19T11:16:41.478-05:00Crazy as you then...
E.Crazy as you then...<br /><br />E.Eclecticityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416537485767712405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-48044400674374605042010-12-07T21:31:21.806-05:002010-12-07T21:31:21.806-05:00Linda, I regret to say that even with my supposedl...Linda, I regret to say that even with my supposedly great ear I have simply never been able to discern the bad stuff about MP3s, as bad as I'm always told that they are. Maybe it's because my first intimate experience with them was via my Ipod with excellent earbuds--it was the most compelling musical experience I'd ever had (without chemical assistance!) I still feel the same way. I feel as though I'm right there in the studio, or in the audience, with the performer. I know vinyl is supposed to be "warmer." But I've just never gotten it. So I'm completely happy with my MP3s.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-82335131491775203012010-12-07T16:26:32.694-05:002010-12-07T16:26:32.694-05:00I chime in... I love my books although as I age on...I chime in... I love my books although as I age on and am a renter who now and then faces moving, books become a concern. I do re-read some and have donated many over the course of time but I cannot say Kindle or reading one online. I agree that those with eyesight concern that this has been a wonderful aid for them. For me, I have found it difficult to read a book online even though I can read blog after blog - go figure?<br /><br />As to music... I stir up controversy. I am no longer an MP3 fan and this is an issue that some folks are talking about. The sound quality on albums was and is better. I know, I no longer have my LP collection and while I started to replace with CD's, from the get-go I have not been a fan of CD's. One thing I've noted about CD's is the longevity factor which is that they don't have one as the LP's do. Needless to say, care has a lot to do with it - however, one selling point for CD's was the mobility of CD players. There is a small but growing sector that wants to see vinyl records return.<br /><br />Another issue with CD's are the jewel cases which are flimsy and do not carry that well. One original selling point was storage... nor do I like paying a high price for a CD with a cardboard type packaging. Guess by now it becomes clear that I am no fan of the CD.<br /><br />MP3's to my ear do not replay well from CD's nor do they fine-tune from LP's either. Folks, I know most of us have converted our original music for easy availability, storage etc. but when you play one to the other, the MP3 comes up lacking.<br /><br />I don't have a digital camera yet but from all the new tech devices, I think this is the best of the best. Yet, I find myself thinking that I miss the 35mm photos that were often very beautiful because of film quality and were untouched and pure. I will leave this at that.<br /><br />I close for now. I say all this kindly and respectfully as each of us has what he have. My comments I hope are taken in the spirit of "holding a talking stick" which I now pass to anyone else who wants to add to the discussion.Linda - SE PAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-54139493293736155272010-12-06T15:01:52.859-05:002010-12-06T15:01:52.859-05:00I will also never do away with books. No Kindle fo...I will also never do away with books. No Kindle for me. Now an iPad.. that's a different story. Whether I'll load books on it is another thing.<br /><br />Ah, Edith Piaf. Lovely. I am also working on syncing an iPod and it's proved troublesome (it's passed on from my brother, he got the 4G, and some of his music is still on it. His music and my computer don't seem to want to mesh). So I'm also looking to make things easier.Perovskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288179080765960283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-974199488400714372010-12-06T13:46:08.733-05:002010-12-06T13:46:08.733-05:00LR, I too find myself speed reading from the kindl...LR, I too find myself speed reading from the kindle! It's amazing!Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-52938962628882903272010-12-06T13:45:25.038-05:002010-12-06T13:45:25.038-05:00Jenny, are you saying you can set up the Ipod to s...Jenny, are you saying you can set up the Ipod to sync automatically from the external drive? Oh how I wish I knew that before I set out on this current venture. Once I get completely synced I will definitely find out more about that. (Why do they make these things so hard to learn???!!!) Thanks for the link.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-48389982712690176072010-12-06T13:41:28.814-05:002010-12-06T13:41:28.814-05:00Actually, Christer, I never did want my old Ipod r...Actually, Christer, I never did want my old Ipod repaired--I really did want a new one because the old one was starting to get creaky. I was actually able to trade in the old ine and get a 10% discount on the replacement. There's a part of the story did leave out: I got the first replacement home only to discover the light didn't work. Apple has a two week return policy, so I took the malfunctioning new Ipod back and exchanged it for the one I have now, no questions asked.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-24235144313601913382010-12-06T13:27:12.429-05:002010-12-06T13:27:12.429-05:00Ralph, years ago I changed the location of my iTun...Ralph, years ago I changed the location of my iTunes Library to an external hard drive, so none of my music is actually on my main computer (go to iTunes preferences and click Advanced). I leave the external hard drive attached to my main computer, turned ON and all music is easily synced or transferred to all our iPods in the usual way(we have 3 here) because the files are technically still in iTunes--just not taking up loads of space on my computer. Here's some help from Apple:<br />http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2279<br />You will still need to transfer all your files back into your iTunes Library before you can sync your iPod.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11919424502288219716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-38947584236839686172010-12-06T13:10:52.516-05:002010-12-06T13:10:52.516-05:00I think the last thing I´ll ever leave is books :-...I think the last thing I´ll ever leave is books :-) I just love the smell of them and to open a new page :-) But I really have nothing against that technology at all. <br /><br />Apple is getting a bad reputation over here now. If an Ipod breaks down and You want it fixed they don´t repair it, they give You a new one and that sounds great doesn´t it. But if there´s the slightest scratch somewhere they refuse to replace it because it´s already broken and they don´t repair anything!!! <br /><br />So if You want a functioning Ipod You then have to pay around 350 US dollars for an replacement!!!! And they really look for anything that might give them a chance to refuse a replacement!<br /><br />Otherwise I do like their things, I just don´t like the company any longer.<br /><br />Have a great day now!<br />Christer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-51819416745571298352010-12-06T12:33:05.307-05:002010-12-06T12:33:05.307-05:00I inherited my daughter's old kindle after she...I inherited my daughter's old kindle after she dropped it during an airport screening. The damage was limited to a disabled left click. So I entered the kindleworld unable to reread any page. I found myself speedreading! Began to love the thing. I am hoping that Santadaughter brings me a new model complete with a working left click. Kindle best places - the bus stop (even with no left click, it has revolutionized my wait time.) Glad you are writing again.Lonely Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06419404284743404488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-56647765797616945942010-12-06T10:24:04.168-05:002010-12-06T10:24:04.168-05:00Thanks, Splendid. I guess once you start on this ...Thanks, Splendid. I guess once you start on this tech orad you just keep going. I had sworn that I would stop at the Ipod--never intended to get a Kindle. I have a cellphone for emergencies in the car only and that's as "smart" a phone as I will ever have. No Blackberry here, no tweets...love the idea of an old rotary phone that actually rings with real bells. I'll bet it IS the loudest in the house!Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5849327642610184563.post-53664165934834009582010-12-06T10:07:58.283-05:002010-12-06T10:07:58.283-05:00Missed you Ralph! glad everything is good right no...Missed you Ralph! glad everything is good right now, better hurry tho, if you tarry too long your 'new' technology will be outdated as well.<br /><br />i grow weary of this constant upgrading, i just gave away my pioneer 8 track player and all of my Joplin, PPM, and john Denver 8 tracks to a friend who was delighted to hook it up to his Murantz receiver.<br />i still have a rotary phone in my home, it works when the power goes out and even from the basement it rings first and loudest!<br />i have a few playlists on my blackberry that i can hook into my car stereo, but otherwise i am not very savvy. i agree completely about photos i just had to replace my digital camera this summer, they are only good for about 40,0000 photos nowadays!!! can you imagine i actually did that in about 3 years!<br /><br />sorry i wrote you a book...told you i missed you, now if we can just get kat back on track!:)<br />xoxoxoxoxspendidnoreply@blogger.com