Your Portable Music

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Just my own opinion, but.....I can just envision bikers and joggers sporting popular new gizmos with little speakers that emit ambient music. Will these 'personal mini boom boxes' become the next "having to listen to other people's cell phone conversations" annoyance issue? Personally, I wouldn't want to have to hear other people's snippets of music on a regular basis as they pass me on the road or trail. I do enjoy my own trains of thought without commercial interruption or intrusion. I am already now noticing some motorcycle riders with music blaring out around them as they ride. At least they pass me really quickly and are gone in a puff of exhaust.
It sort of reminds me of campground signs that state "no radios or CD players in the campground". Lots of people like to ride outdoors partly to enjoy the countryside, the sounds of nature, and to escape relentless electronic distractions.
Not trying to 'insult' anyone, just stating another point of view.

[milkbone]

All other issues aside - I love my ipod nano, I use itunes and it's extremely easy to use, I use it in my car, the house, the gym and the trainer.

[TsPoet]

Just my own opinion, but.....I can just envision bikers and joggers sporting popular new gizmos with little speakers that emit ambient music. Will these 'personal mini boom boxes' become the next "having to listen to other people's cell phone conversations" annoyance issue?

Lisa
(you and I always disagree )
That actually was a huge concern of mine. But a bigger pet peeve to me is when people have their headphones so loud I have to listen to their distorted mess. But, I put my speakers on the top of my seat and play it very softly (remember I ride a recumbent, so on top of the seat means by my head). I made darned sure no one else can hear it, at least not for more than a fraction of a second while I pass them - er, I mean they pass me.
I would recommend a similar tact for anyone using speakers on their bike - on the HB pointed up at them and soft. I can't hear mine in traffic at all, only on bike trails or quiet roads, and that's fine by me.