January 15, 2005
how an ipod can drive a man insane
Another newspaper. Another big version.
Posted by eliane at January 15, 2005 07:58 AMBeautiful drawing, but what a predictable piece by Steinz. Consumer electronics are still extremely primitive, so complaining about them is useful.
However, Steinz is just showing his ignorance off in an annoying way.
Posted by: ijsbrand at January 15, 2005 10:55 AMMy thoughts exactly, Ijsbrand.
But what's the translation of "een vlag op een modderschuit"?
Posted by: Blokje at January 15, 2005 06:33 PMA beautiful drawing but you are right about the article-the closest I can come for 'vlag op een modderschuit' is 'a rose among thorns' Its not quite the right season for gardening, but in the dead of winter the Ipod cords could pass for a briarhedge!
Posted by: ineke at January 15, 2005 07:22 PMGirl your just cliping right along! That's great!
Posted by: Joe at January 15, 2005 09:53 PMThe best answer to your criticisms comes from my father in law (http://www.depaarden.blogspot.com/), a very typical NRC subscriber: "Ik had nog nooit van een iPod gehoord of gelezen!"
Posted by: eliane at January 16, 2005 09:48 PMis there a printable version of this article, I would love to read it. I am not able to log onto the NRC site to see it.
Posted by: Wendy Limbertie at January 19, 2005 01:51 PMThanks for the article Eliane ! The most important lesson learned by all that read this article I hope is always do your research before you purchase any high tech gadgets ! espeically if its cost as much 800 euro ! I knew about the OS system requirements before considering to buy a IPod, thats why I bought a cheaper PC friendly MP3 player and my sister is very happy with it ! Research is manditory now a days, I think the man who wrote the story is a bit dumb ! its a big big... " Duh ! " situation for me. you don't buy a new car with out doing the research first ! right ?
Posted by: Wendy Limbertie at January 19, 2005 02:19 PM