A new MP3 player.what one you reckon?

Originally posted by germcevoy''Thank you for choosing AppleCare Service.

Our technicians have performed full diagnostic checks on your IPOD CLASSIC and have been unable to reproduce the symptom(s) you reported when you requested the repair. As a result of our tests, we can confirm that your product meets Apple specifications for performance, usability, and functionality.

As a part of our assessment and test procedures, your product has had the latest software and firmware updates installed. It is now being returned to you, and you should expect to receive it within two business days along with a letter that provides details about our assessment as well as useful troubleshooting tips''

useless c*nts

Originally posted by djrlewis[..]

It had better be the best performing iPod in the world when it gets back...........

Originally posted by germcevoy[..]

they didnt touch it though. i'm getting the same unit back with the latest firmware I (I already had the latest installed)

Originally posted by djrlewis[..]

yeh, that's what I meant. I was predicting that if it is not performing to top-notch standard (which it won't be); because you are actually able to use your fingers, eyes and brain; there will be a release of hellish fury on Apple from the Belfast direction.

Unless they think that a background hiss is what people want from a "top-of-the-range" music player..

It's a real shame, because you've been fucked around so much. I've been really lucky and have never encountered this with my iPods and I hope, following your experience, that I don't have to.

Originally posted by germcevoy[..]

i'm certainly more than a little pissed off but I don't know if i could talk one the phone for another 20 minutes who knows less about english than he does about ipods. I'm afraid this will probably be my last one. You can't even have the thing on full volume (though thats the EU and not apples fault)

Originally posted by djrlewis[..]

I bet you're pissed I would be. The "Help Desk" certainly seems to be anything but..

Assuming (and I know it's a biggie) that the hiss is mysteriously better; have you tried this for your volume dilemma?

GoPod

Not sure if it works with classic mind.

Originally posted by germcevoy[..]

Apple have blocked all 3rd party apps (including GoPod) for the Classic. I'm sure GoPod will work away around it though

Originally posted by germcevoymost cases are still good but the TV out no longer works without a dock (it used to be through the headphone jack). A lot of other accessories that also worked on previous models are no longer compatible. Strange strange move and Apple didn't even release new accessories for the Classic (and still haven't)

Originally posted by djrlewis[..]

Yeh, there's nothing out yet for the Touch either (can't even get a case - I'm having to use a gaudy iPod sock at the moment)

Originally posted by germcevoy[..]
My girlfriend tried to cut out holes for the screen and wheel but just ended up scratching the aluminium front. Urrgghh

Originally posted by djrlewis[..]