tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post116108495908006920..comments2023-11-20T10:17:40.928+00:00Comments on Good in Parts: Feeling shallow!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09171138485811816831noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post-1161299173544125252006-10-20T00:06:00.000+01:002006-10-20T00:06:00.000+01:00A lot of technology when you asked for music! Stel...A lot of technology when you asked for music! Stela played me the Vaghan williams while we chose the songs and hymns for November, and it's lovely (definitely lovelier than some of what we'll be singing!). I'd send you off with the John Rutter setting of Lancelot Andrewes'"Open thou mine eyes and I shall see; incline my heart and I shall desire; order my steps and I shall walk in the ways of thy commandments..." Have a great time - it will be wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post-1161121194512818412006-10-17T22:39:00.000+01:002006-10-17T22:39:00.000+01:00and the results from the south london jury ... iPo...and the results from the south london jury ... iPod !<BR/>but then i would say that ... they are beautiful and they do what it says on the tin ... you will never regret it ... do not listen to the youth element it is not all advertising they are simply beautiful ... apple products are design and function in perfect harmony ... as someone once said 'i love my iPod and you know what i think my iPod loves me' :) ... once you decide let me know and i will send you some music choices but there is no way i can restrict it to one track ... i will compile a perfect playlist to remind you of home and lift your spiritsstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02241458622872958816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post-1161119238143497712006-10-17T22:07:00.000+01:002006-10-17T22:07:00.000+01:00I have to say, I love my iPods (yes I do mean plur...I have to say, I love my iPods (yes I do mean plural). A lot. Like in a sort of breaking the 2nd commandment type manner.<BR/><BR/>And a proper plug charger doesn't cost the earth...especially on eBay ;-)<BR/><BR/>Also don't underestimate the joy of having all your music on a little thing you can pop in your pocket, use in the car and any room in the house. So, persoinally a decent size memory is important for the way I use it. I never have to chose which CDs or songs to take or not take...the whole lot goes everywhere with me.<BR/><BR/>Also I'm not sure what Tom means when he says re iPods that the "restricted format locks you into Apple supply"...they play MP3s like everything else. You just have a choice of using AAC if you want better quality/compression.<BR/><BR/>Which leads onto software. Whatever you get I'd recommend iTunes (free download from Apple). It's a hundred times better than anything else I've used. However if you use iTunes music store (and it doesn't sound like you plan to buy music that way), it is in AAC format, so only advisable if you're either happy to break the protections and convert or are always going to use the music on something like an iPod.<BR/><BR/>See I'm quite evangelical on some things ;-)<BR/><BR/>Go on, go on, go on, go on...1 i zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13558407530891673133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post-1161119114345121432006-10-17T22:05:00.000+01:002006-10-17T22:05:00.000+01:00Me again. Sprog1 says Creative Zens charge from th...Me again. Sprog1 says Creative Zens charge from the mains and have a universal adaptor so you can take 12dc power on the plane and mains in India - details on the Creative Zen site. 1 GB will give you 500 songs - but if you want more then Amazon have the 2 GB model for £79. Software for ripping is included and is much faster than Windows Media Player which is very very slow. If you already have the MP3s on any computer then you can drag and drop on Zens which is even quicker. When I refer to Ipods restricting formats I wasn't refering to downloads, but they do not handle as many music formats as Zens - WMA is particularly bad on apple stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post-1161118911288673392006-10-17T22:01:00.000+01:002006-10-17T22:01:00.000+01:00....er, possibly,Vaughan Williams, 'Dona Nobis Pac.......er, possibly,<BR/>Vaughan Williams, 'Dona Nobis Pacem', section 6 (the last bit, which starts 'O man, greatly beloved...').<BR/><BR/>Prayers with you for safe and inspiring travels xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post-1161105810566147132006-10-17T18:23:00.000+01:002006-10-17T18:23:00.000+01:00The new iPod Nanos look very nice, and aren't actu...The new iPod Nanos look very nice, and aren't actually overpriced, go for the most memory, the 8Gb, is, I think relatively best value.<BR/>I have a 20Gb hard drive player, ancient technology now, and only about 3/5 full. As Tom suggests Creative Zen is a good way to go, but I'd look for more memory than 1 Gb. You can "rip" your own CDs using Windows Media Player. It takes a while, but it's worth it in the end. I now rip a new CD as soon as I buy one. I have never bought downloaded music btw. You have teenagers? Well, they'll know what's cool won't they? Isn't that part of their job description? I have bought from Advanced MP3 Players (again Google will be your friend), they're very helpful and you can 'phone them and get real advice.<BR/>Best wishes on your forthcoming trip to India.<BR/><BR/>Hope that's a helpful addition!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876613.post-1161098153517869092006-10-17T16:15:00.000+01:002006-10-17T16:15:00.000+01:00I have recently researched this with a price limit...I have recently researched this with a price limit of £120 - at it is all rather bewildering.<BR/>I discounted anything ipod - too expensive, restricted format locks you into Apple supply and most seriously they seem to unreliable in the longterm ( not sure how they would cope with India)<BR/>Musos friends who are travelling all the time seem to favour Creative Zens of one form and Sprog 1 has been very happy with her £75 model bought through Morgan computers which is excellent sound quality.<BR/>So have a look at what John Lewis offer Creative Zen V 1 meg at £70.00. They are much more robust than Ipods. Sorry Blogger will not let me post a direct link.<BR/>If you Google search "John Lewis + MP3 Players" and then select the product search which is second down, then the Creative one is about four down. John Lewis are excellent for support and back-up.<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps<BR/><BR/>TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com