What I want
Can somebody invent a waterproof speaker set-up for the iPod so I can take it into the shower without fear?
I’d like the same for cable TV, while you’re at it.
I’d consider asking for this for the internet — waterproof keyboard, wi-fi, trackpad that doesn’t go bonkers in the damp — but then you’d all fear that I’d be blogging wet when I know you envision me in my PJs.
Oh, yes, and when are we going to get the Bluetooth iPod so I don’t have to remember to take all those wires with me?
Tags: Gadgets
August 8th, 2005 at 3:21 am
you can’t go 10 f’in minutes in the shower without your digital toys?
August 8th, 2005 at 9:51 am
My advice is to take shorter showers.
August 8th, 2005 at 10:07 am
i have no comment on the shower thing, except that the BBC field guide suggests using condoms to water proof a microphone. however logitech is selling (or is soon anyway) a bluetooth headset for the iPod. link to product page below.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2439,CONTENTID=10540&ad=AMR_LGwipod
August 8th, 2005 at 10:24 am
We thought we’d help you out with the iPod-in-the-shower dilemma. Here are three shower-friendly solutions for you to check out: http://www.tuaw.com/2005/08/08/jeff-jarvis-wants-a-water-proof-ipod-speaker-system/
August 8th, 2005 at 10:56 am
I find it very sad that you are unable to detach from an entertainment medium long enough to perform simple bodily functions. When your quality of life is so impacted that you feel the need to publicly whine, you have gone beyond the boundaries of normal human behavior. Time to schedule an hour with an understanding shrink….
August 8th, 2005 at 12:07 pm
Yeah, take a shower without the internet or podcast.
But I would like to be able to listen to my Ipod while I swim laps….
August 8th, 2005 at 2:17 pm
I say you should start podcasting from the shower. Now there’s a niche market for ya…
August 8th, 2005 at 6:15 pm
Here cometh the podpeople, who get what they want. You get what you need. The unpodpeople are unclean. it’s like some kind of cult!
August 8th, 2005 at 7:26 pm
JerseyEx, It can be a bodcast. This is Jeff Jarvis bodcasting live from my shower studio in New York. I’m about to lather up and wash my leg. Maybe this can be a national or global thing with bodcast blogging and vblogs. Watch Jeff lather up his hair and use his shower massage to relax away the stress. Maybe Steve Jobs will invent a wireless rubber ipod for bodpodding.
August 8th, 2005 at 7:28 pm
bodcasting-hey that has an Elmer Fudd ring to it or maybe it new yorkish
August 8th, 2005 at 7:43 pm
Shower blogging?
All you needed to do was ask!
http://www.TheDailyShower.com
Love the new format, Mr. Jarvis.
Marc
August 8th, 2005 at 8:08 pm
You know how some geeks don’t like to waste time in the shower.
I’m selling ads in my shower. I’ll webcast with a showercam on my new vblog. This is totally the future. Live from my bathroom, it Saturday night.
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August 8th, 2005 at 9:46 pm
How can anyone deny a sweaty man his iPod? Anyway, I just got a catalog (www.HerringtonCatalog.com) That offers the iSubmarine waterproof housing for 3rd/4th generation iPod or iPod mini. Perfect for swimming/snorkeling (up to 10 ft.), and includes waterproof headphones and external scroll wheel. It’s a bit pricey at $149.95, but it’s the answer to Jeff’s request, and available now.
August 9th, 2005 at 8:21 am
They are podcasting from space now! Extra day, nothing else to do, I guess.
They are taking plenty of pictures according to the news I saw.
I think I’d rather see the pictures.
August 9th, 2005 at 6:52 pm
If someone invents a way to use the internet in the shower, soon bosses will expect their employees to do fiscal reports while bathing.
August 9th, 2005 at 8:45 pm
You’re supposed to be off during your off-hours!
August 10th, 2005 at 6:03 am
Shower blogging? That’s really interesting buddy!