[ale] ipods under linux

[Matt Gilbert]

good point. it seems that cases and things like those project enclosures
from radioshack have become less popular as more and more people start
re-using things like altoids tins instead. it's a diy ethic and a waste-not
want-not ethic that i think is generally a very good trend. in fact, there's
a similar (cheaper) player that was designed to fit into an altoids tin:

http://www.ladyada.net/make/minty/

matt


On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com>wrote:

> Jim Philips wrote:
> > On 07/26/2009 02:10 PM, Matt Gilbert wrote:
> >> Has anyone tried the DIY approach?:
> >>
> http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/16/daisy-mp3-player-kit-a-diy-dap-for-120/
> >>
> >> Probably much easier to service than any iPod, with the astronomical
> >> bonus of being breadboard compatible and generally hack-friendly. Got
> >> my eyes on this as soon as I can afford it.
> >>
> >> Matt
> >>
> > Hooray! The Heath Kit ethic lives on!
>
> Yeah, but at least Heath Kits included the case.  This item does not.
>
> --
> Until later, Geoffrey
>
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