The ipod connection to the radio in the car stopped working the other day. No idea why but it just doesn't recognise that there is an iPod attached. I've got an appointment to get it looked at and fixed (once they get a part in that I need replaced on the car at the same time) but with my drive to and from work I'm really missing it. Going back to how it used to be is a real bummer. Getting that iPod connection in the car for my birthday way back not long after we got the car was something really worth doing. Once you get used to being able to listen to anything you want when you want it is very frustrating not having that ability any more. Not to mention all the podcast listening I'm missing out on which I enjoy a lot.
I think what I'm trying to say is that once you have a choice of doing what you want when you want going to something where that is not possible is annoying. TV is in a similar situation, networks want you to watch their programs when they come on. However so many people are used to being able to watch TV on their own schedule that any effort to enforce that again seems to archaic. Some networks like HBO are really trying to force this, they have more people watching torrented versions of Game Of Thrones than actual subscribers. Surely that tells you there is something wrong with your business model. Take the upcoming release of the 3D version of Avatar (not that I'm interested) because of silly business deals it has been two and a half years since the film came out that you can actually buy it. WTF people.
The sooner we can get to a system where we can just get access to media we want to and not be forced to have all sorts of other crap along with it the better. I suspect I would spend more on things if I could but there is simply no option right now.
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