Ahhhhh There Everywhere

I have to agree they are catching on quite quick. I only knew of maybe a handful of people with the first two generations of iPods in my highschool... and then I came to uni. Maybe it's just the overabundance of audio-loving young adults, or the ever-increasing advertising and popularity of the newer models, but it seems that within a few weeks of moving into my dorm, the iPods came out in droves. AND THEY KEEP COMING!

I see about 10 iPods on my way to class each morning, on average. And let me tell you, I take the absolute quickest route from point A to point B, live in the most secluded residential area of my university, and this all takes place during my earliest classes when I'm sure at least half the student body is still asleep. It's unreal, and it only gains momentum each day.

On one hand, I'm always thrilled to see another iPodder about. There's a sense of "nice taste there, buddy" that all iPod owners seem to radiate to others. It's a happy little world we have here.

But on the other hand, the synical elitist in me sneers at these iPoding "newcomers" (hypocrisy, I know... I've only been in the ranks a few months now!) Whenever I see a younger person with an iPod... or just someone who doesn't look like they "get" it... I tend to roll my eyes. Extremely judgemental, but a knee-jerk reaction. I like it when my interests are underground for the most part... when EVERYONE has an iPod, they seem less... special somehow.

Then again, I just remind myself that the more popular they are, the better it becomes for all of us. iTunes for Windows, firmware upgrades, accessories, better deals, the works.

It's a good time to like stylish yet expensive gadgets. :D

Apple is advertising like crazy for the iPod. Ive noticed it in a few rap and R&B videos. I think they paid for the iPod to be there, because it always gets a close up for like a second or two, like a add or something

ive only seen 1 other person with an ipod aat my school....i wanted to talk to him but he just turned around and cussed me out...a little disappointing ):

There's about 4 at my school. Including mine.

I was the 2nd to get one. and 50% of us have Mac, 50% Windows. I feel 'higher' because I have the 'true' iPod. A mac one ;)

LOL.

Originally posted by mr_microphone
I was the 2nd to get one. and 50% of us have Mac, 50% Windows. I feel 'higher' because I have the 'true' iPod. A mac one ;)

Gee, you mean I paid $400 for a fake iPod? :eek:

Not only have I never seen another person in my town with any iPod, I've never seen an iPod in my town period. Not even on display in stores! (Although they do sell them.) :( I want to be included in the club that the loser in the corner is not allowed in!