tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post4371340723178626335..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: The Gift That Keeps on TakingMadame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-32495472081186015172008-01-07T21:35:00.000-05:002008-01-07T21:35:00.000-05:00How about a $25 gift card for a salon where the lo...How about a $25 gift card for a salon where the low end services are at least $100? My friend didnt think this one out...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-69295787095435567282008-01-07T21:01:00.000-05:002008-01-07T21:01:00.000-05:00Oops! I meant to say that it's *not* like I need t...Oops! I meant to say that it's *not* like I need this gadget to read a book. Must proofread....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-47732754436178695312008-01-07T21:00:00.000-05:002008-01-07T21:00:00.000-05:00That's how I feel about the Kindle. Probably even ...That's how I feel about the Kindle. Probably even more unnecessary, but it's like I need this gadget to read a book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-41316850337744636822008-01-07T20:35:00.000-05:002008-01-07T20:35:00.000-05:00I too received an ipod a few years ago for Christm...I too received an ipod a few years ago for Christmas and my first thoughts were "oh gee great -- but I really would have rather had new tires". In fact it took me about 6 months before I started using it and I have to say its one of my favorite gifts I never new I wanted despite it costing me with upgrades and accessories several times the purchase price."Future Millionaire"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17738830586803774903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-82905120153930545132008-01-07T16:27:00.000-05:002008-01-07T16:27:00.000-05:00I too got an iPod nano for Christmas from my husba...I too got an iPod nano for Christmas from my husband, after he bought himself an iPod shuffle. I didn't ask for one, and it was the last thing in the world that I expected to get. But I have to admit I am enjoying it. When I sat to download some long-lost but beloved songs, I limited myself to 10. I won't download more than 10 per month, and when I'm finished getting the ones I really want, I probably won't even get that many. I'm mostly copying music from my CDs. BUT, I can totally see how someone could download hundreds of dollars of songs in one sitting. It was so easy to spend just that $10; it was really hard to stop myself from getting more.<BR/><BR/>I am really enjoying your blog. It's refreshing to see someone so concerned with their financial stability that they are willing to make sacrifices to maintain it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-5038919824937291732008-01-07T14:00:00.000-05:002008-01-07T14:00:00.000-05:00Madame X:1) You should invest in an external hard...Madame X:<BR/><BR/>1) You should <B>invest in an external harddrive</B> (I use a Belkin one). It will hold ALL of your iTunes library, but will backup your other files as well. Very inexpensive.<BR/><BR/>2) Personally, I still <B>buy most of my music on CD</B>. It is DRM-free and automatically is a backup for my purchased music. Most of what I buy is at second stores (both street and online like www.half.com )<BR/><BR/>3) You can use old versions of iTunes et al. and old iPods. I have a relatively old iPod that I keep at work in small desktop speaker system for at-work tunes. When I bring it home to update/remove songs, the download time can take a while, it still works. The external drive can help with additional slots for the cables (often ones that newer Macs may not have). The update time may take a while with a slower connection (e.g., 2.0 vs. 1.1), but it should work.<BR/><BR/>4) A new OS should not be necessary as long as you are <B>using at least some version of OS X</B> (as opposed to the now ancient OS 9). <BR/><BR/>All of these questions the folks at the Apple stores can answer for you. Remember, they do not work on commission.<BR/><BR/>- Mase (who does not work for Apple, but do own its stock).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-38797623648699993102008-01-07T13:22:00.000-05:002008-01-07T13:22:00.000-05:00Madame X ... I've finally figure out how you'll ov...Madame X ... I've finally figure out how you'll overcome your struggle with frugality ... have kids! An iPod is only the first of necessary indulgences. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-25435903892713250482008-01-07T13:06:00.000-05:002008-01-07T13:06:00.000-05:00I'll have to remember that whenever I find myself ...I'll have to remember that whenever I find myself wanting a free iPod. Not that I still don't want it...but still.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-73378974945219114162008-01-07T12:44:00.000-05:002008-01-07T12:44:00.000-05:00Its funny here as well. I never wanted one until I...Its funny here as well. I never wanted one until I had one, now I want the new one :)<BR/><BR/>I so have Stuffitis with gadgets...hard...to...resist!Noel Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101799343286185259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-13444310248927477332008-01-07T12:07:00.000-05:002008-01-07T12:07:00.000-05:00Oh yes, indeedy, I've received a gift that's going...Oh yes, indeedy, I've received a <A HREF="http://msminiducky.blogspot.com/2007/12/uh-oh-involuntary-lifestyle-inflation.html#comments" REL="nofollow">gift</A> that's going to take a large bite out of my pocket every month for the next two years. Sweet technology, but ... *sigh* Apple seems to be the primary culprit in our stories, here.Revanchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293868300535734672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-76454038615115873512008-01-07T12:06:00.000-05:002008-01-07T12:06:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Revanchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293868300535734672noreply@blogger.com