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iPod Dissection and Review
Mister Man writes "I saw over at AnandTech that there is finally
a decent iPod review out there. Not only does the review include screen shots
galore, they also have some pretty cool pictures of what is inside that pretty
little box. Also discussed is information on how to connect an iPod to a Windows
based PC. Check out the
article for the real deal. Sadly, it doesn't seem like there is Linux based
software yet."
Of course there's nothing Creative! They don't make the iPod, Apple does.
Silly first poster, Creative makes Nomads.
Oh sure, you can do it their way, but wouldn't you rather prove your supreme 1337-ness and do it the h4x0r way? Here's how!
Supplies needed:
$399 + tax (to purchase iPod, can be substituted for prexisting iPod or shoplifted iPod, etc.)
Tylenol (or asperin)
dremel tool
cut off bits for dremel tool
one Trinitrotoluene (TNT) stick
matches
1/2 can of beer (not Budwiser)
two dozen raw shrimp
philips screw driver
flathead screw driver
1/2 cup of flour
teaspoon of salt
deep-fat fryer with oil
Place iPod on a suitably flat surface such as a table. Using The Force(TM), will the case to open. If this doesn't work, The Force(TM) is probably offline today and you'll just end up with a severe headache, take some Tylenol proceed to the "Manual Entry" step. If you succeeded, proceed to the "Innards" step.
Manual Entry
Look for screws and remove them with the proper screwdriver. If you're unable to locate screws, proceed to "Forced Entry". If you succeed, proceed to the "Innards" step.
Forced Entry
Use the flathead screwdriver and try to pry the case apart. If you're unable to pry the case apart, use the dremel with a cutting bit to cut the case apart. If the cutting bit breaks, proceed to the "Drastic Measures" step. If you succeed, proceed to the "Innards" step.
Drastic Measures
Take the iPod outside and tape to the stick of TNT. Use the matches to light the fuse. RUN LIKE HELL. If you're successful, you should now have an opened iPod.
Innards
Admire the amazing work that must have went into creating this device. Since this article is only about taking your iPod apart, there will be no instructions on how to reassemble it. Instead, you will be provided with a delicious recipe for beer-batter fried shrimp.
1. In small bowl, mix flour, beer, and salt.
2. Shell and devein shrimp; rinse with running cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
3. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 inches salad oil to 375 degrees F. on deep-fat thermometer (or heat oil in deep-fat fryer set at 375 degrees F.)
4. Dip shrimp, one at a time, into batter and drop into hot oil. Fry shrimp until lightly browned, turning shrimp once, about 1 minute. Drain shrimp on paper towels.
*** 165 calories per serving. A good source of iron.
Why oh why did they call the Windows software XPlay?
I guess we'll have to call the Linux X-Windows version "WinPlay".
bp
The real reason we all want an iPod is that we want to be able to dance like this dude!
He must be beating the chicks off with a stick!
The first item that jumps into view upon dissecting the iPod is the battery. Made by Sony-Fukushima, the battery is a [...]
I couldn't help, after reading that, of thinking of the time Homer was looking at a globe and pointed to Uruguay...
"Heh heh.. You are gay!"
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