The iPod turned ten this month. Today on Grid Chicago, Steven Vance wants to know: how has the device changed the way you commute?
Do you ever use one while riding a bus, train or (gasp!) bike? As someone who usually gets nauseous when I try to read on the CTA, I can tell you that my Nano has made many of my non-bike commutes more enjoyable, although I sometimes prefer to unplug and just check out the views.
Keep moving forward,
John Greenfield
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I would never bike with earphones of any sort. I don't feel safe walking with them either . . .
but there is almost nothing I enjoy more than riding the bus and listening to music.
I have several 1-hour bus trips a week that are completely saved by music.
I'm a big fan of the iPod Nano because it's so complete yet so small-- I've had 2 first gens, 2 3rd gens, and 2 5th gens-- I've based my purchasing decisions largely on the availability of a lanyard-style headphone that allows me to wear the 'pod under my jacket or shirt like a necklace.
I imagine I'd probably be using a phone to listen to music if I didn't have Nanos-- but would phones include MP3 players if the iPod hadn't happened?
Well, I can say it's been invaluable when flying on planes (which I hate) and on Megabus and Amtrak. I used to drive those trips years ago, but since I take transit for those now, I really needed a boredom-buster. I've even shared an earbud with my girlfriend when listening to audiobooks or podcasts.
The ipod doesn't really figure into my commute, since it's illegal to use headphones in traffic (even on a bike). And I prefer reading on the El, and I can't read and listen at the same time.
And frankly, I love people-watching so much, that I never feel like 'tuning out' on the train.
Lawyer Brendan Kevenides says wearing headphones while biking is not illegal.
http://www.mybikeadvocate.com/2009/11/headphones-are-legal-but-not-...
And the 2011 Chicago Bike Map no longer says it's illegal. (Previous versions did.)
http://chicagobikemap.com/communicating.html (pre-2011)
Carl said:
The ipod doesn't really figure into my commute, since it's illegal to use headphones in traffic (even on a bike). And I prefer reading on the El, and I can't read and listen at the same time.
And frankly, I love people-watching so much, that I never feel like 'tuning out' on the train.
Haha.
Did you do the same for your Walkman 15 years ago, leave it on the dresser?
Mike Bullis said:
How has my ipod changed my commute? Not at all. I downloaded a bunch of cds and podcasts into it when I got it and placed it on my dresser 5 years ago. Ain't touched it since.
Lawyer Brendan Kevenides says wearing headphones while biking is not illegal.
http://www.mybikeadvocate.com/2009/11/headphones-are-legal-but-not-...
And the 2011 Chicago Bike Map no longer says it's illegal. (Previous versions did.)
http://chicagobikemap.com/communicating.html (pre-2011)
Carl said:The ipod doesn't really figure into my commute, since it's illegal to use headphones in traffic (even on a bike). And I prefer reading on the El, and I can't read and listen at the same time.
And frankly, I love people-watching so much, that I never feel like 'tuning out' on the train.
That's actually quite disturbing..... I most certainly should be.
Steven Vance said:
Lawyer Brendan Kevenides says wearing headphones while biking is not illegal.
http://www.mybikeadvocate.com/2009/11/headphones-are-legal-but-not-...
And the 2011 Chicago Bike Map no longer says it's illegal. (Previous versions did.)
http://chicagobikemap.com/communicating.html (pre-2011)
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