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celtic1234

37 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

Nov 15, 2007 4:16 PM

inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

Hi
Leave the debate about ipods to one side for the moment-i don't wear one running anyway

I am buying a new ipod and Apple are offering to inscribe a sentence on the back for free.
I am thinking of getting an inspiring sentence-running related done on it- i might as well as it's free.
Something like "impossible is nothing", or " fail to prepare, prepare to fail", or "the wall is for wimps"
something like these above is what i'm after

Has anyone got any good suggestions for me. I'm allowed 15 words i'm told-
Feel free to be funny or downright inspiring
I Know some people may find this silly but as Apple are paying i might as well take up the offer and "sh*t happens" does nothing for me
thanks
John

ORBrewDad

113 posts since
Apr 17, 2006

1. Nov 15, 2007 4:34 PM

in response to: celtic1234

Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

My wife put "Curso ergo sum" on my shuffle that she got me for Valentine's Day. In Latin, it means "I run, therefore I am" I like it.

How about Prefontaine's "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." I've always liked that one too.

littlewaywelt

181 posts since
Apr 1, 2005

2. Nov 15, 2007 4:38 PM

in response to: celtic1234

Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

If you run with me in a race ppl will hate you.

littlewaywelt

181 posts since
Apr 1, 2005

3. Nov 15, 2007 4:41 PM

in response to: celtic1234

Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

I'd recommend against inscription for two reasons.
1- it can't be returned even if unopened
2- if there's a problem it must be repaired. they won't just give you a replacement.

I learned this the hardway when I got two shuffles for xmas one year, both inscribed.

AndyHass

1,385 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Nov 16, 2007 8:07 AM

in response to: celtic1234

Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

When my cell phone starts up, the screen says "Run Fast". I think that captures it.

dmagic17

19 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

5. Nov 16, 2007 8:14 AM

in response to: celtic1234

Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

I like the new nike quote "someone busier than you is running right now." not sure if that would make sense on an ipod, but it motivates me.

figbash

617 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

6. Nov 16, 2007 8:21 AM

in response to: celtic1234

Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

How about "Do not use near heavy traffic".

Tom

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TomThumbs

32 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

7. Nov 16, 2007 9:17 AM

in response to: celtic1234

Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

"Do, or do not. There is no try."

As uttered by Jedi Master Yoda.

gbrunner4

9 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

8. Nov 16, 2007 10:31 AM

in response to: celtic1234

Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

How about your name and telephone number. This way, if you lose it and a good samaritan finds it - maybe you'll get it back.

littlewaywelt

181 posts since
Apr 1, 2005

9. Nov 16, 2007 11:28 AM

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Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

quote:<HR>Originally posted by gbrunner4:
How about your name and telephone number. This way, if you lose it and a good samaritan finds it - maybe you'll get it back. <HR>

Here's a great source for that.
www.stuffbak.com[/URL" target="_blank">
Basically it's a sticker with a phone number and reward if found. They call up and give the number on the sticker. You can add a financial reward, or go to stock reward which is stickers/tags etc for the finder.

I can't remember if it was ilounge or engadget that tested it, but they had a 75% return rate.

Gumbee

88 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Nov 16, 2007 1:15 PM

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Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

"Watch out for wheelchair racers and ambulances"

Warpechowski

51 posts since
Dec 13, 2006

11. Nov 16, 2007 1:53 PM

in response to: celtic1234

Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

If low on batery, recharge or it may go off in the middle of the run.

Its not just about the ipod but about yourself

andrephilly

41 posts since
Aug 6, 2001

12. Nov 16, 2007 2:04 PM

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Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

When they were a newer item and often stolen,, my then high school aged son had
"Hands off punk,I'm watching you"

Mort82090

86 posts since
Aug 9, 2006

13. Nov 16, 2007 3:07 PM

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Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

"Don't read this, watch the road!"

Guest

14. Nov 16, 2007 3:16 PM

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Re: inscription on the back of ipod-ideas please???

"Pain is temporary, regret is forever".

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