March 23, 2005
There's always a reason
In case you were wondering why God invented the iPod:
ShasPod - the all-in-one solution to joining the 12th Daf Yomi cycle. The complete set of Rav Dovid Grossman's shiurim, as featured on DafYomi.org, is now available pre-loaded on a 20 gigabyte iPod.
Apparently, this item's made it's way around the web already, but this was the first I've heard of it.
Update: In the comments, Abe astutely points out the typical life expectancy of the iPod is far shorter than the Daf Yomi cycle, and Apple usually wipes the memory when they replace the battery. Looks like we need a Daf Yomi podcast.
In theory it is great, but the IPOD battery won't last even half as long as the Shas cycle. I have heard that when you send back the IPOD to get a new battery you often don't get it back with what was in it. So they still have to work the bugs out. Simchas Purim.
Posted by: Abe at March 24, 2005 4:42 PMIn their FAQ, they reccomend you back up the software on iTunes.
Posted by: aishel at March 26, 2005 7:59 PMNo html allowed...the URL is:
http://www.shaspods.com/faq.html#defect
