iPods? In 2022? Yes, there are still those who use them on a daily basis. And I’m not talking about iPod touches with iOS, no, I’m talking about classic iPods with click wheel. What is considered obsolete at the moment has become an advantage for many people who refuse to do without it. And his reasons make sense.
iPod as a device without distractions or complications
There are several conversations on networks like Reddit about this phenomenon, and of course, you must have taken good care of the iPod to keep it working for you. Those who still carry it in their pockets claim that it’s a distraction-free device
An iPod can still be a great gym companion if you want to leave your iPhone at home.
Other users prefer it over iPhone at times, like when they go to the gym. They leave the iPhone at home and take only what they need, the music to train. And headphones, of course. There are also those who simply refuse to subscribe to a music service and prefer to continue listening to their personal collection, and even open the device to change the mechanical drive for an SSD.
There are those who still use Rockbox, a free operating system that can be installed on iPods and gives you a bit more functionality. I’d tell you it breaks the warranty, but speaking of iPods that were sold a decade and a half ago… it’s not worth worrying about.
In general, the classic iPod is appreciated as a device free of ads, subscriptions, interruptions and distractions. The memory of a past in which our attention was not so blurred. You can try to do the same with an iPhone, but it is impossible to achieve the same in this aspect.
If this inspires you, you still have eBay to search for older iPod models that still work. There is a whole active market. In this Reddit thread, they also mention alternative stores, but more US-focused. If you live there, you might have more variety.
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