Except in Europe it is a compulsory iPod feature. I don't object so much in principle as long as it allows for the fact that not everyone listens to over-compressed modern pop music, and that to hear some quieter classical pieces properly you do need some flexibility over the volume control.
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Except in Europe it is a compulsory iPod feature. I don't object so much in principle as long as it allows for the fact that not everyone listens to over-compressed modern pop music, and that to hear some quieter classical pieces properly you do need some flexibility over the volume control.
In a related story, General Motors will have all of their 2009 Car Models shut down completely when the speed of the automobile exceeds the posted limit on any roadway or highway. Also Guinness has announced a new beer that turns to water after the drinker hits an .08 alcohol level.
In a related story, General Motors will have all of their 2009 Car Models shut down completely when the speed of the automobile exceeds the posted limit on any roadway or highway. Also Guinness has announced a new beer that turns to water after the drinker hits an .08 alcohol level.
So far as I know, most cars do have a fixed speed limit and will not go over it.
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you stupid morons, maybe if you weren't listening to the music so damn loud you wouldn't have this problem, also think about your age if your semi old between 35-65 stop listening to it so efing loud an stop being so stupid an try to get apple to give you money.
you stupid morons, maybe if you weren't listening to the music so damn loud you wouldn't have this problem, also think about your age if your semi old between 35-65 stop listening to it so efing loud an stop being so stupid an try to get apple to give you money.
WOW! Anyone who voted negative on this probably shouldn't be using computers. Do you really think this would not be an option? God there are some idiots out there.
In a related story, General Motors will have all of their 2009 Car Models shut down completely when the speed of the automobile exceeds the posted limit on any roadway or highway. Also Guinness has announced a new beer that turns to water after the drinker hits an .08 alcohol level.
I'm going to call JT Marlin and buy some stock, quick!
The consequences of the iPod and similar devices will be DEVASTATING and Apple knows about it. This is a long-term experiment carried out now with millions of people worldwide. Be prepared for the shock! The less you use these devices, the better for your hearing pleasure!
Huh?
As a user-settable option this would be welcome, but this will only used by me on long haul flights where I often tend to fall asleep while listening to my iPod. However, if Apple decides to shove this down my throat as a "mandatory feature" (which I doubt), I might just have to turn over and buy an ugly, heavy, lousy-interfaced Zune - YUCK!
As a user-settable option this would be welcome, but this will only used by me on long haul flights where I often tend to fall asleep while listening to my iPod. However, if Apple decides to shove this down my throat as a "mandatory feature" (which I doubt), I might just have to turn over and buy an ugly, heavy, lousy-interfaced Zune - YUCK!
This is simple scare-mongering. This argument has been banging about since the first Walkman's came out. Hearing loss is, of course, possible when listening to loud music - but as many have said this is down to a personal preference!
I choose NOT to go deaf. I listen to a hell of a lot of music, and I really want to keep my hearing in tact, so I spent a reasonable amount on some Shure sound isolating headphones. Because I can't hear anything else when wearing them, the volume doesn't have to be so high. Simple.
Apple can keep their mitts off my volume levels!
I choose NOT to go deaf. I listen to a hell of a lot of music, and I really want to keep my hearing in tact, so I spent a reasonable amount on some Shure sound isolating headphones. Because I can't hear anything else when wearing them, the volume doesn't have to be so high. Simple.
Apple can keep their mitts off my volume levels!
myob
but i want my hearing buggered. seriously, what is this?
i can't be responsible for myself?
hell, if anyone wants to take care of me get me decent job.
but if you offer me your healthcare plan with restrictions my hard on liberty, i'll keep my liberty thank you.
i haven't bought an ipod or iphone, yet. if such a draconian "feature" is added and i can;t turn it off, i won't be buying either.
but i want my hearing buggered. seriously, what is this?
i can't be responsible for myself?
hell, if anyone wants to take care of me get me decent job.
but if you offer me your healthcare plan with restrictions my hard on liberty, i'll keep my liberty thank you.
i haven't bought an ipod or iphone, yet. if such a draconian "feature" is added and i can;t turn it off, i won't be buying either.
The problem, is that even if someone did get a job for you, we'd still have to hire someone else to do the work for you as well.
Well I guess. My Audi can hit 120 MPH which is a bit faster than what is posted on US Highways.
This is a ridiculus idea. What's even more amazing is that there are actually people here who support this. I'm sorry, but it is my own personal decision about what I do with my body and what volume I choose to listen at is nobody's business but my own. (Want me to sign a waiver that I won't sue? Fine, I'll be more than happy to).
Geez, the people who support this are probably the same right wing wackos that want to dictate and force their beliefs on every other aspect of your life. I've got an idea for them; if they don't want to damage their hearing with loud music, than DON'T LISTEN TO IT LOUDLY! But keep the h*ll out of my business and keep your hands off of my ears! (The only good thing about losing hearing from loud music is that later on in life I won't have to listen to controlling nuts like this
Also, If Apple implements this I will immediately hack the device to disable it, or if it is not possible, I will IMMEDIATELY dump my iPOD and iPhone for another MP3 device (as will hoards of others). This would be a ridiculusly dumb business move on Apple's part (and that's why I think this is just a rumour).
The problem is that people hurt their hearing even though it doesn't cause them pain, therefore they don't know it's hurting them in the long run.you stupid morons, maybe if you weren't listening to the music so damn loud you wouldn't have this problem, also think about your age if your semi old between 35-65 stop listening to it so efing loud an stop being so stupid an try to get apple to give you money.
The loudness is not the problem but the morons who cross the streets oblivious to anything and everything. I've seen so many jerks almost hit by cars and busses simply not LOOKING AROUND!
The problem, is that even if someone did get a job for you, we'd still have to hire someone else to do the work for you as well.
you mean you won't fire me for not showing up? where do i sign up.
yes i regularly do 110 down i75. perfectly safe.
but let's not encourage the fascist, k?
which is nearly the point, someone sold him a car with limits and he doesn't even know it. now excuse me, but how did all of you get in my cave, more importantly, where did you come from?
sorry, WRONG. the problem there is that they are morons. does it "hurt" when you cross street without looking first? --that's called learning/education from freely available, observable, data.
besides, my ears are better than yours.
on top of them being better, they're full of "protective" wax, and they're still better than yours.
in america, it's dead and buried. sorry to have let you down world but the jig is up. --seriously.
Seriously, do you realize you didn't even reply to what I actual meant?sorry, WRONG. the problem there is that they are morons. does it "hurt" when you cross street without looking first? --that's called learning/education from freely available, observable, data.
besides, my ears are better than yours.
on top of them being better, they're full of "protective" wax, and they're still better than yours.
Now my iPod will be telling me I'm listening to my music too loud. Cripes, how about my iPod being able to tune into an AM or FM station?
I know I plug a speaker into my iPod at times and let it play, now I don't want the volume decreasing as I am listening on an external speaker.
Next the iPod will tell you, you've been listening to your music too long and should give your ears a break before it shuts itself off for an hour or so. Or give your eyes a break since you've been staring at the screen watching a movie for over an hour.
Is this going to carry over to the iPhone? Will the iPhone detect the volume of your voice and that you are in a public setting then kindly disconnect the call so everyone else doesn't have to hear you yelling about what your girlfriend did last night?
But seriously, can I get a built in radio tuner?
I know I plug a speaker into my iPod at times and let it play, now I don't want the volume decreasing as I am listening on an external speaker.
Next the iPod will tell you, you've been listening to your music too long and should give your ears a break before it shuts itself off for an hour or so. Or give your eyes a break since you've been staring at the screen watching a movie for over an hour.
Is this going to carry over to the iPhone? Will the iPhone detect the volume of your voice and that you are in a public setting then kindly disconnect the call so everyone else doesn't have to hear you yelling about what your girlfriend did last night?
But seriously, can I get a built in radio tuner?
you mean you won't fire me for not showing up? where do i sign up.
Nah, with this being America and all, I figured you'd sue us if we fired you
dude, i spent twenty on the road where cops walked around with db meters telling me it was too loud. (i would move a few faders that did nothing then ask them if tat was better and they'd leave for a while.) maybe you ought to get your kid's head out my PA then you can educate him on his earbuds (from any device), how about YOU take THAT responsibility instead of suing to get the government to do it for you.
because in the end you're are going to trash freedom and gain NADA. nothing. zero. what next, auto gradual lower pete townsend's amps and the PA at The Who concert?
take a long walk off a short pier will ya?