[BlindTiger]

I knew Ipod thefts happened in college towns but now it's reached NYC.
I've warned people about it before christmas when people were showing off their pod minis. oh, it mentions their white earphones.
IPODDY-POOPER THUGS ATTACKING SCHOOLKIDS
http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/40604.htm
"City students have become victims of a rash of vicious iPod muggings and a spike in larcenies at schools.

One South Brooklyn transit officer, who asked not to be identified, said his district has seen a near doubling of student iPod robberies on the subways in recent months. "

 

[TWIFOSP]

Someone should sell an ipod taser mod.

Plug it in the dock, and when you hand it over.... ZAAAAAP.

Though I guess you're screwed if you've been listening for some time and are low on juice

 

[chadbang]

Quote:

The machines start at $299 and can hold more than 10,000 songs — a collection that can take years to accumulate.

Obviously has never heard of P2P.

 

[EyeAmEye]

Why the surprise, everything happens in our wonderful city that never sleeps. I'm shocked it didn't originate here...

 

[BlindTiger]

It didn't happen earlier due to the digital divide.
if this is off topic, mods, please delete. thank you.

 

[Kirosia]

Black paint + ugly worn out case = safe ipod. Just don't flaunt it damnit.

 

[HD-5000]

Stop wearing the iBuds that sound like iPoo and keep the player in your pocket.

 

[jpelg]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD-5000 Stop wearing the iBuds and keep the player in your pocket.

Exactly.

Walking around NYC these days, it's clear that the iPod is now ubiquitous, and white earbuds the standard. Commuters of all sorts often brandish their iPods & Mini's by carrying them externally in their hands. And even if the DAPs are in their pockets, the white earbuds & cord are a dead giveaway. I am constantly thinking that if anyone had the inclination, these people are ripe for the plucking.

Thank goodness my Ety's & Sportapros are so darn ugly

!

 

[lan]

If somebody attempt to take my Nitrus, I will have to thwart their attempt.

The ipod density walking around in the city is rather high. I'm not sure I want to keep ER6is as I maybe upgrading not that they're white

 

[gsferrari]

I dont have an iPod...so i guess I am safe

 

[Leto Atreides II]

Quote:

The machines start at $299 and can hold more than 10,000 songs — a collection that can take years to accumulate.

Or days.

Anyway I'd be far more worried about pickpockets than muggers. I have a little pocket on my backpack straps that I keep my mp3 player in. Wallet goes in the front pocket or vest pocket. Seems pretty easy to prevent most theives.

I have a rather unusual personal philosphy in that I, unlike many people, am perfectly willing to fight for my possesions. I would have no problems risking injury or death to keep my wallet, keys, mp3 player, or even a 5 dollar bill.

I've never been mugged though. I suppose someone as physically imposing as me can afford to have that type of philosophy.

 

[chadbang]

I'm lucky I live in a small town. I'm always forgetting my ipod on my front seat. Three times last week (unlocked car, too) Lucky it hasn't walked.

 

[PinkFloyd]

Dump the white phones and use Jecklin floats (they also double as good head protection in the event of an attempted mugging)

 

[aeriyn]

My flip case for my iPod is an uncommon brand that resembles a cell phone case. I've never heard of a mugger stealing a cheap-looking cell phone before.

Since I've been forced to sell the shures, my next set of phones will be considerably uglier... Future Sonics EM3, how your wonderful ugly beige color will be at theft deterrence!

 

[jpelg]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeriyn Since I've been forced to sell the shures...

Uh, didn't a bunch of members here collectively send you money after you openly cried the blues on this forum, complaining your previous pair were stolen? And you ended up selling them off for cash???

No good deed goes unpunished, or something like that

. Lesson learned.