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Most Secure Digital Audio Player?

Posted by Cliff on from the once-in-it's-terribly-hard-to-get-it-out dept.

PaleGreen asks: "What's the most secure portable Digital Audio Player (DAP) in terms of a true 'one-way' file copy mechanism? I want to be sure a curious coworker can't leech my portable's treasures while I'm out to lunch (or even worse, if I lose it). I'm aware of 'iPod backup' solutions that seem to get around Apple's protection. Are the Windows Media 'Plays For Sure' devices more secure in this area? Are there portables that support a hardware password (similar to a BlackBerry, where the unit resets to factory defaults after ten bad password attempts)?"

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  1. We're speechless. by Elwood+P+Dowd · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think we're all mortified by thinking about what you've got on your audio player that you're so worried about.

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    There are no trails. There are no trees out here.
  2. Social Engineering by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sometimes, lowtech is the best option. I once faced a similar problem with nozy coworkers. My solution was to store a personal diary on my mp3 player. In it, I descibed in exacting detail the little things of the day, like the weather, or the nice flowers on the receptionst's desk, and of course how I would brutally kill each and every one of my coworkers.

    I found that keeping this diary improved not only my mood but the mood of everyone in the office. People started being so nice to me. For example, if I late on doughnut day and mention it to someone, they give me their doughnut. I didn't even have to ask for it. Whenever I ask someone to please be a little quiter, they immediately quiet down and give me such a nice smile. And when it's time to leave, they give me the elevator all to myself. Now that's love.

    Once in a while, I still ask a coworker if he's been snooping around my ipod. Everytime he emphatically denys it and gives me this wonderful speech about we're such good friends and swears that unlike some people he would never do that to me. And it's not just words to him; whenever he says it, he gets all choked up about it, and tears run down his face. He means it.

    I never imagined just how much a diary could change my life. Start a diary today, and let the love in.