These pocket-sized mp3 players seemed like a genius invention
… until a pair of brothers from New York let everyone know that
the batteries may stop working after 18 months. (See
www.ipodsdirtysecret.com if you haven’t yet). Frustrated iPod
owners were advised by Apple customer service representatives to
buy a new iPod. Although The Washington Post recently reported
that Apple has since created a battery replacement program,
customers still have to cough up $99 for a new battery and another
$49 for the warranty. And they say downloading free music is a
crime!
Caffeine junkies no longer have to pay $3 (or even get
dressed) to get a Peet’s-quality latte or
macchiato if they pick up a package of espresso pods from one
of Westwood’s eight or nine dozen coffee shops. You
put the pod into your espresso machine, just
like you would use a Folgers single for brewed coffee, press
the button and instantly you have two rich, perfect shots of
espresso. Life just keeps getting easier.