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Like, wow, you can record voice on your iPod and use it for interviews. If you buy an iTalk voice recorder, that is. Big fucking deal. I can just picture Jobs’ faithful audience clapping like seals for this ‘amazing’ new feature.

Hello. Why can’t I just stick the (better) microphones I already own in the machine? Superior, feature rich players like the iRiver H-series can do just that. Apple, if you want me to buy your gear, make it do what it should be able to do. It takes a lot more than pretty design to win over this (power) user. I’m not a big fan of the white look anyway. And I really don’t need games on it. Seriously. I’ll take serious features over games, any day.

Oh well, at least those Photo iPods (359 €’s not a bad price, actually) will soon (March, software update) be able to connect directly to digital cameras. Something they should have been able to do from the start if you ask me.

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Went to see a physiotherapist for my gammy knee. Turns out it’s not too bad, my knee cap’s irritated, but if I don’t take care I’ll be having problems for a long time. He’ll be setting up a training scheme for me. Meanwhile I…

* can walk briskly but should not stroll
* shouldn’t stand for too long
* should avoid bending knee when sitting down
* must avoid the stairs as much as I can (take elevator)
* should play more sports (tennis season about to start, am considering fitness club)
* must ride my bike more often, but not overdo it (I avoid the bike in winter because of the cold. Wimp.)
* could do with losing some weight (I’d be ok if I were taller, but my shortness makes me more sensitive. Grr. My shortness is the cause of so much trouble.)

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