I'd think that a simple password that was based in firmware that would need to be entered say, once a month, would deter theft.
Steal an iPod and it works for the remainder of the month. Then it's worthless and post a screen "If you believe this iPod is stolen please call 1-800-crap-back" whatever...
Why not have the proximity thing, but just make the ipod not work when it's out of range (overridable by connecting it to the Mac it's tied to). Then publish this fact. Watch people stop nicking ipods quite so often.
(Not perfect I know - they'd have to make sure it couldn't be hacked. The processing for overriding the block would have to take place in the ipod, not the host mac)
great, so you'll have to take it everywhere you go?
toilet, shower, smimming, shagging ?
I don't know, I doubt that Apple would have one of their products be annoying or obtrusive. A personal alarm thing would get annoying cos it of course would go off at times it is not supposed to.
It wouldn't be that bad if it had an ON / OFF switch. Most of the time I would have it off... unless I was at an AirPort or at School. Just crowd intense places. Perhaps on the streets of new york... Its a great idea.
Why not have the proximity thing, but just make the ipod not work when it's out of range (overridable by connecting it to the Mac it's tied to). Then publish this fact. Watch people stop nicking ipods quite so often.
(Not perfect I know - they'd have to make sure it couldn't be hacked. The processing for overriding the block would have to take place in the ipod, not the host mac)
Amorya
Then the ipod will be useless. Once the point of a portable mp3 player if it can't go farther then your house. I want to take mine to the gym on planes and in the car. There is no logic in your idea. Wait a minute your trying to stop the ipod sales. You're supporting dells, rios and other mp3 players. Na then you wouldn't be on an apple site. You just don't like the ipod
I personally don't think there is any need for any theft deterrent functions for the iPod. Just watch your belongings.
That being said. There are some cel phones in Japan that let you track the location if it is stolen/lost. You can then recover the phone and/or disable it so no-one can use it. The service is available for a fee. Maybe Apple can start such a service but that would mean that the iPod needs to become a iPhone...
Also in Japan, I own a Nissan with a specialized key system. The doors will open only if I am standing nearby and the car will start only if I am inside the car. The car knows where I am because I carry a special key fob which emits a encoded signal. It's really convenient because I no longer have to fumble with keys. Anyway, back to the topic. Apple could have a similar emitter which you put in your pocket/attach to your belt/place in your purse etc. The iPod will work only when it is within 30 feet of the emitter. The downside? Probably very expensive.
How bout not adding anything like this and wasting precious R&D? There is no need for it, and anyone that says there is is lying. it's a frick'n iPod, not an item of national security. You lose your iPod then it's your fault.
I've often found that the iPod's current built-in alarm works rather well. it's kind of an undocumented feature. See, when I stop hearing the music in the headphones, I stop to see who stole my iPod
I've often found that the iPod's current built-in alarm works rather well. it's kind of an undocumented feature. See, when I stop hearing the music in the headphones, I stop to see who stole my iPod
I've often found that the iPod's current built-in alarm works rather well. it's kind of an undocumented feature. See, when I stop hearing the music in the headphones, I stop to see who stole my iPod
I've often found that the iPod's current built-in alarm works rather well. it's kind of an undocumented feature. See, when I stop hearing the music in the headphones, I stop to see who stole my iPod
The thing is still about the size of your wallet though. If you don't lose your wallet, how do you lose the iPod Seems a little overkill of a security feature. I wish it had a PA system though. That would oan.
The thing is still about the size of your wallet though. If you don't lose your wallet, how do you lose the iPod Seems a little overkill of a security feature.
A wallet goes into a pants pocket. I dare you to put an iPod in a pants pocket. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't put an iPod in my pants pocket. Having a cell phone for the last month and a pager for years, I've lost both once or twice. Luckily a good samaritan returned the pager and I found the phone minutes after I lost it (I retraced my steps). I've even misplaced a watch once or twice. If you ask me, if they don't put a PA in cell phones and iPods, they should put a GPS tracking system in them.
In fact on my phone there seems to be a GPS feature, which my guess is sends GPS info to the service provider so he can find the phone if it is lost or stolen. It doesn't seem to give me GPS info.
By the way, the last 2 months, I've found 2 wallets on the bus. So wallets do get lost too...
A wallet goes into a pants pocket. I dare you to put an iPod in a pants pocket. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't put an iPod in my pants pocket. Having a cell phone for the last month and a pager for years, I've lost both once or twice. Luckily a good samaritan returned the pager and I found the phone minutes after I lost it (I retraced my steps). I've even misplaced a watch once or twice. If you ask me, if they don't put a PA in cell phones and iPods, they should put a GPS tracking system in them.
In fact on my phone there seems to be a GPS feature, which my guess is sends GPS info to the service provider so he can find the phone if it is lost or stolen. It doesn't seem to give me GPS info.
By the way, the last 2 months, I've found 2 wallets on the bus. So wallets do get lost too...
I agree wihtyou. If the ipod is going to have any anti-theft system it should be a gps system. The Pa won't do anything to catch the theif. It would just let you know that the ipod is gone. The thief could have a car waiting to get away. Also The Pa may have negetive affectes like when you grab for it your hand may sound of the PA and the citzens may attack you thinking you might be a theif.
I agree wihtyou. If the ipod is going to have any anti-theft system it should be a gps system. The Pa won't do anything to catch the theif. It would just let you know that the ipod is gone. The thief could have a car waiting to get away. Also The Pa may have negetive affectes like when you grab for it your hand may sound of the PA and the citzens may attack you thinking you might be a theif.
...and then this one time, at band camp...
Hmmm... a multi-theif iPod ring. Complete with getaway driver.
Thefts of things like iPods are opportunistic in nature. Not major orchestrated heists.
I can see the headline: "Vigilante gang assaults iPod owner believing him to be a theif... film at 11"
They just keep on a' comin'...
I would be happy to keep track of my iPod, and buy a new one if I do not. I'm not willing to pay the extra hit on the price... I'll file an insurance claim if I am really that upset about it. 8)
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Hmmmmmm...
Steal an iPod and it works for the remainder of the month. Then it's worthless and post a screen "If you believe this iPod is stolen please call 1-800-crap-back" whatever...
MSKR
(Not perfect I know - they'd have to make sure it couldn't be hacked. The processing for overriding the block would have to take place in the ipod, not the host mac)
Amorya
Originally posted by ~ufo~
great, so you'll have to take it everywhere you go?
toilet, shower, smimming, shagging ?
I don't know, I doubt that Apple would have one of their products be annoying or obtrusive. A personal alarm thing would get annoying cos it of course would go off at times it is not supposed to.
It wouldn't be that bad if it had an ON / OFF switch. Most of the time I would have it off... unless I was at an AirPort or at School. Just crowd intense places. Perhaps on the streets of new york... Its a great idea.
Originally posted by Amorya
Why not have the proximity thing, but just make the ipod not work when it's out of range (overridable by connecting it to the Mac it's tied to). Then publish this fact. Watch people stop nicking ipods quite so often.
(Not perfect I know - they'd have to make sure it couldn't be hacked. The processing for overriding the block would have to take place in the ipod, not the host mac)
Amorya
Then the ipod will be useless. Once the point of a portable mp3 player if it can't go farther then your house. I want to take mine to the gym on planes and in the car. There is no logic in your idea. Wait a minute your trying to stop the ipod sales. You're supporting dells, rios and other mp3 players. Na then you wouldn't be on an apple site. You just don't like the ipod
That being said. There are some cel phones in Japan that let you track the location if it is stolen/lost. You can then recover the phone and/or disable it so no-one can use it. The service is available for a fee. Maybe Apple can start such a service but that would mean that the iPod needs to become a iPhone...
Also in Japan, I own a Nissan with a specialized key system. The doors will open only if I am standing nearby and the car will start only if I am inside the car. The car knows where I am because I carry a special key fob which emits a encoded signal. It's really convenient because I no longer have to fumble with keys. Anyway, back to the topic. Apple could have a similar emitter which you put in your pocket/attach to your belt/place in your purse etc. The iPod will work only when it is within 30 feet of the emitter. The downside? Probably very expensive.
Just some ideas.
Originally posted by LoCash
I've often found that the iPod's current built-in alarm works rather well. it's kind of an undocumented feature. See, when I stop hearing the music in the headphones, I stop to see who stole my iPod
Originally posted by LoCash
I've often found that the iPod's current built-in alarm works rather well. it's kind of an undocumented feature. See, when I stop hearing the music in the headphones, I stop to see who stole my iPod
I'll second that LOL....
Originally posted by LoCash
I've often found that the iPod's current built-in alarm works rather well. it's kind of an undocumented feature. See, when I stop hearing the music in the headphones, I stop to see who stole my iPod
This would be more when its OFF 8)
For people who"
go to the gym
take it to school
ride a bus....
Originally posted by Transcendental Octothorpe
And I looked at the topic description and thought:
"I've got to read this just to find out why this fool thinks that the iPod needs a Public Address system."
<TO visualizes M.O.S.T. using his iPod as a megaphone>
That was half the fun in making the post
Originally posted by M.O.S.T
This would be more when its OFF 8)
For people who"
go to the gym
take it to school
ride a bus....
The thing is still about the size of your wallet though. If you don't lose your wallet, how do you lose the iPod
Originally posted by LoCash
The thing is still about the size of your wallet though. If you don't lose your wallet, how do you lose the iPod
A wallet goes into a pants pocket. I dare you to put an iPod in a pants pocket. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't put an iPod in my pants pocket. Having a cell phone for the last month and a pager for years, I've lost both once or twice. Luckily a good samaritan returned the pager and I found the phone minutes after I lost it (I retraced my steps). I've even misplaced a watch once or twice. If you ask me, if they don't put a PA in cell phones and iPods, they should put a GPS tracking system in them.
In fact on my phone there seems to be a GPS feature, which my guess is sends GPS info to the service provider so he can find the phone if it is lost or stolen. It doesn't seem to give me GPS info.
By the way, the last 2 months, I've found 2 wallets on the bus. So wallets do get lost too...
Originally posted by Leonard
A wallet goes into a pants pocket. I dare you to put an iPod in a pants pocket. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't put an iPod in my pants pocket. Having a cell phone for the last month and a pager for years, I've lost both once or twice. Luckily a good samaritan returned the pager and I found the phone minutes after I lost it (I retraced my steps). I've even misplaced a watch once or twice. If you ask me, if they don't put a PA in cell phones and iPods, they should put a GPS tracking system in them.
In fact on my phone there seems to be a GPS feature, which my guess is sends GPS info to the service provider so he can find the phone if it is lost or stolen. It doesn't seem to give me GPS info.
By the way, the last 2 months, I've found 2 wallets on the bus. So wallets do get lost too...
I agree wihtyou. If the ipod is going to have any anti-theft system it should be a gps system. The Pa won't do anything to catch the theif. It would just let you know that the ipod is gone. The thief could have a car waiting to get away. Also The Pa may have negetive affectes like when you grab for it your hand may sound of the PA and the citzens may attack you thinking you might be a theif.
Originally posted by quagmire
I agree wihtyou. If the ipod is going to have any anti-theft system it should be a gps system. The Pa won't do anything to catch the theif. It would just let you know that the ipod is gone. The thief could have a car waiting to get away. Also The Pa may have negetive affectes like when you grab for it your hand may sound of the PA and the citzens may attack you thinking you might be a theif.
...and then this one time, at band camp...
Hmmm... a multi-theif iPod ring. Complete with getaway driver.
Thefts of things like iPods are opportunistic in nature. Not major orchestrated heists.
I can see the headline: "Vigilante gang assaults iPod owner believing him to be a theif... film at 11"
They just keep on a' comin'...
I would be happy to keep track of my iPod, and buy a new one if I do not. I'm not willing to pay the extra hit on the price... I'll file an insurance claim if I am really that upset about it. 8)