![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sarea
First, I wanted to say that I am completely and insanely envious of ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
gnrationfo, who is now getting phone calls from Billie Joe Armstrong. Next time, I want you to not pick up the phone and instead let your machine get it. Then you can play it for me when I'm there, and it'll be the next best thing to seeing Green Day in concert.
Second, I wanted to impart a couple of pieces of news -- one good, one ... I can't decide.
#1: I had my bloodwork done the other day (a year since the time I found out I had high bad cholesterol), and the results came back with good news! Hmm, so losing 14+ pounds really did make a difference. Guess that means I have to try to stick w/ a healthier lifestyle (though I've already deteriorated a lot from late last year).
So I'm still not under 100 for LDL, but at least it's near optimal now, instead of borderline high. YAY that this means I won't have to go on cholesterol-lowering medication.
#2: So, re: the iPod. They don't have a replacement, which I find unsurprising, because how many 20GB iPods are you going to be able to find at that price? So they're going to fully refund my money, and provide a UPS label for me to ship it back, etc. Which is cool -- they have been really great to deal with so far. But, of course, now I'm torn about what my next steps are. Do I invest in another iPod, because those who have them really love them, or do I invest in a different MP3 player, for the reasons I've gone over before (lower price, more space, etc.)? I would really, REALLY love to get your experience/opinions on this. The more, the better. I should have probably done this earlier.
What MP3 player are you using? What's been your experience with it so far? What are the things you love most about it, and what drawbacks (if any) have you encountered?
gnrationfo, who is now getting phone calls from Billie Joe Armstrong. Next time, I want you to not pick up the phone and instead let your machine get it. Then you can play it for me when I'm there, and it'll be the next best thing to seeing Green Day in concert.Second, I wanted to impart a couple of pieces of news -- one good, one ... I can't decide.
#1: I had my bloodwork done the other day (a year since the time I found out I had high bad cholesterol), and the results came back with good news! Hmm, so losing 14+ pounds really did make a difference. Guess that means I have to try to stick w/ a healthier lifestyle (though I've already deteriorated a lot from late last year).
| HDL in mg/dL (good cholesterol) | LDL in mg/dL (bad cholesterol) | Triglycerides | Total Cholesterol | Weight | |
| Recommended Guidelines | Low: < 40 Optimal: > 60 | Optimal: < 100 Near optimal: 100 to 129 Borderline high: 130 to 159 High: 160 to 189 Very high: > 190 | Optimal: < 150 Borderline high: 150 to 199 High: 200 to 499 Very high: > 500 | Optimal: < 200 Borderline high: 200 to 239 High: > 240 | Optimal: 104-125 pounds |
| 2004 test | 46 | 140 | 116 | 209 | 139 |
| 2005 test | 63 | 112 | 67 | 180 | 115 |
| 2006 test | 65 | 122 | 76 | 201 | ?? |
| 2007 test | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2008 test | 46 | 139 | 96 | 204 | 132 |
| 2009 test | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2010 test | 50 | -- | -- | 213 | 154 |
| 2011 test | 48 | 107 | 109 | 177 | 158 |
So I'm still not under 100 for LDL, but at least it's near optimal now, instead of borderline high. YAY that this means I won't have to go on cholesterol-lowering medication.
#2: So, re: the iPod. They don't have a replacement, which I find unsurprising, because how many 20GB iPods are you going to be able to find at that price? So they're going to fully refund my money, and provide a UPS label for me to ship it back, etc. Which is cool -- they have been really great to deal with so far. But, of course, now I'm torn about what my next steps are. Do I invest in another iPod, because those who have them really love them, or do I invest in a different MP3 player, for the reasons I've gone over before (lower price, more space, etc.)? I would really, REALLY love to get your experience/opinions on this. The more, the better. I should have probably done this earlier.
What MP3 player are you using? What's been your experience with it so far? What are the things you love most about it, and what drawbacks (if any) have you encountered?
![[identity profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png){kind=small}
Ipod
Date: 2005-05-17 11:38 pm (UTC)As for iPods, I have a mini. For me, it is ALL about the iPod cache (which, to be fair, is dwindling greatly). It HAD to be pink (big surprise) for me. I find that I have plenty of room on the mini for stuff I want, it is portable and works well. I HATE the earbuds- HATE. Fortunately, the mini jack is a standard jack, so I can use a different pair.
My husbad has a Sony MP3 player which cost about half as much and stores MORE. I don't think that his controls are as intuitive, but it stores more songs and the battery lasts longer...dollar for dollar, it totally beats the iPod in every category other than style.
That said, given our shared love of purses and shoes, I'm willing to bet that "style" is an important consideration. I LOVE the way the mini feels in my hand, and the color, and all the DARLING little designer cases (Coach, Kate Spade, etc.) that are made for it.
I would buy my iPod again, but only because I am a fashionista wannabe. A techie would recommend something else, I fear.
Re: Ipod
Date: 2005-05-18 05:23 pm (UTC)What's interesting is that, like you said, I'm like you and I like pretty things. Style IS important. <g> I totally wanted a pink iPod too, and I do so love the UI. But ... I think that when it comes to electronics, I prefer functionality over look (unless it's just really, really hideous, which I don't think they are). I mean, with handbags, their very function is to look good, really. I mean, if you just needed a container to hold things you could carry around a plastic bag from Safeway. So handbags are all about the aesthetics. But an MP3 player has a v. important function aside from aesthetics, in which case, better technology/cheaper price seems the obvious way to go.
HOWEVER, I have not yet handled one, so before I make any final decisions I should really see if I like how a non-iPod functions and all.