Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.

Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'


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Atropa - Nov 16, 2009 11:08:43 am PST #11659 of 25501
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

is it a flash version of iPod, or hard drive type? It might be the drive going bad.

Hard drive. Nooo, Renfield can't die! Because if I have to replace this iPod, I would feel too self-conscious to have the same phrase engraved on the back. (Renfield says "Queen of the Goths", because it was a present from a group of friends.)


Ginger - Nov 16, 2009 1:20:58 pm PST #11660 of 25501
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda

Renfield the iPod has developed a weird noise.

Has it started eating flies?


Steph L. - Nov 16, 2009 4:38:34 pm PST #11661 of 25501
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Renfield the iPod has developed a weird noise.

Has it started eating flies?

As opposed to files.


Jesse - Nov 16, 2009 6:25:55 pm PST #11662 of 25501
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Hey, for the record, I got that Netgear b/g router linked upthread, and it totally works, and I don't notice it being any slower than I was before. Good times!


meara - Nov 16, 2009 9:02:04 pm PST #11663 of 25501

Hee. I saw you announce elsewhere, jesse. Are you wondering why you didn't do it long ago?


Atropa - Nov 17, 2009 9:36:37 am PST #11664 of 25501
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Renfield the iPod has developed a weird noise.

Has it started eating flies?

If that made Renfield stop making the funny static-y noise, I would be fine with that. The reset did not seem to take care of the problem. Crap, I'm going to need to save my spending money for a new iPod, aren't I?


Jesse - Nov 17, 2009 9:40:22 am PST #11665 of 25501
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Hee. I saw you announce elsewhere, jesse. Are you wondering why you didn't do it long ago?

Yeah, now I feel like a jackass. Although I still have the power plugged in.


SuziQ - Nov 17, 2009 9:41:19 am PST #11666 of 25501
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

I'm thinking of upgrading my TIVO and am not sure which service plan to go with. I have a lifetime agreement on the old one and they are offering either $99 a year or $299 for a new lifetime on the new one.

With the way technology is changing, is it worth it to do the lifetime and get value on it over 3 years? Or does the annual fee make more sense?


Jessica - Nov 17, 2009 9:43:49 am PST #11667 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I went with the lifetime - my first Tivo lasted 6 years (and was still going strong, but it wasn't HD so I replaced it) so the lifetime sub more than paid for itself. I can't see myself having the money to significantly upgrade my AV system again in less than 3 years.


Vortex - Nov 17, 2009 9:59:56 am PST #11668 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I'm thinking of upgrading my TIVO and am not sure which service plan to go with. I have a lifetime agreement on the old one and they are offering either $99 a year or $299 for a new lifetime on the new one.

Suzi, I just got a thing for a half price HD tivo, is that what you want to upgrade to?