In praise of ancient technology: The iPAL
I purchased Tivoli's iPAL Radio in June, 2004 for about $119 at an Apple Store. According to the International Organization of Archaeologists without Whips, this makes my iPAL the oldest piece of technology in the world, older even than my computer, which now requires regular catheterization and frequently attacks its nurse.The iPAL is an excellent radio with a full sound belying its size. It has a rechargeable battery pack capable of delivering about ten hours of operation on a three-hour charge, in addition to a DC adapter that allows it to be a perfect speaker for TAARG's computer.
Easily portable but having a pleasing weight of about two pounds, the iPAL is a perfect object to hurl at enemies, and ours has been known to withstand serious impact from terrestrial bipeds and extradimensional Beings.
The same 1/8" jack that provides a computer connection port can also be used for iPods and portable CD players. Our iPAL was integral to the births of our two children; doubtless they would have chosen to remain in utero had there not been music in the room.
A large analog AM/FM tuner keeps precise frequency, aided by a telescoping FM antenna.
Because I am an American Pioneer, I have glued a coaster to the top of the iPAL for my beverages. Another idea might be to glue a striking surface for wooden matches, or a salt lick for deer.
I see that the same iPAL I have is now $199. Friends who have purchased them notice that the price has incrementally increased since I bought mine.
I don't know why this is. I mean, I like it, but this piece of crap isn't worth 200 bucks.
Previously: Airport Extreme Makeover
See also: iPAL page
Labels: apple, commerce, faulty technology
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by Marty Barrett at Wednesday, October 03, 2007
4 Comments:
In Australia, they retail for $349AUD. Pricey, eh?
Sadly, your wife read this AFTER pulling the coaster OFF the iPAL, as our coasters have been known to be lamentably tacky, and it wasn't until she saw the glue pattern on the top of the iPAL that she experienced even the creepingest doubt about what she was doing.
Resultant inferences about the wifely person most unwelcome; however, where is the glue and I will try to right it.
I miss Alicia. If she's started going all "eh" and "AUD" I imagine we've lost her to those goddamn Aussies for good, eh? Oh...
Realy Wierd!!! I was looking for elizabeth mitchell pictures and you came out!!! I did not found the pictures but I found your blog!!! Congrats for your babies!!! Very cute!!! Nice blog intresting!!! but hard to read!!! Maybe its because Im mexican and my english is not very good!!! Good luck with your company!!!
Excuse me. How is it that you have YET ANOTHER child and don't notify ME? I mean, it's all about ME, right? Everything is.
Dammit, I think I have a right to KNOW when you've procreated. I mean, since I have absolutely no genetic or familial relation to you or your children....oh wait...
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