Update to Apple store Hingham, Massachusetts
So I went back into the Apple store in Hingham, Massachusetts.
After I was told to wait in the right corner of the store, for which inevitably became 20 minutes after my appointment time, I was greeted by an associate. Mind you there were over 10 associates working, and people who obviously came in after me we’re being helped before me which was really frustrating.
But after my extended wait, some explaining of my iPod’s malfunction again, I was given a new iPod free of charge because the device was still under it’s one year warranty.
I am happy. Satisfied indeed to have an iPod for my fitness studio again.
But the funny thing is that my main concern, what I felt was the most dangerous malfunction, wasn’t even included in the tech’s error report. The device gets really hot. Hot hot! You should feel the heat generating out of it. It’s alarming.
I would guess that something that feels as if it could catch fire would be a major concern. Instead, the jacks we’re the labeled reason for my return. No mention whatsoever of what the majority of conversation and explanation was of my visit.
I’m guessing this was done on purpose so Apple can hide figures on their end about the risk of their product potentially creating a situation. If people post it online in forums it could be make believe. If it’s not in Apple’s reports then it’s truth. That’s my guess. I could be wrong though.
By the way. The iPod was only 8 months old. Malfunctioned pretty quickly.
But I have a new one and for $59.99 I can extend the plan for another year starting in November. Let’s see if this one lasts beyond the next 8 months.
My previous 80 gig lasted 17 months before it malfunctioned… just past the warranty. Ha ha.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
B.Good, Apple, REI Hingham health and fitness
So I had to run to the Apple store in my local Hingham, Massachusetts tonight. Actually I had to run to REI as well – needed a Camel Pack backpack for my camel bladder for Metro Dash on Saturday in Boston.
First let me just say this, when approaching a business it drives me nuts when associates speak to you as if you’re two years old. This happened at both locations. Seriously.
The associate at REI spoke to me in a way that was so condescending… about back packs. How ridiculous is that. I asked if I could purchase a Camel Pack backpack, without having to also invest in another bladder (the bladder holds the liquid). Basically he acted as if I were an ass for even asking if that were possible. Seriously, you sell outdoor toys, I’m not asking for the blueprints to the Pentagon. Just say “yes sir,” or “no sir”. And then help me find what I’m seeking for. After I was assertive and gave him a friendly slap on the back he settled down and helped. I’m hoping he was just having a bad day and this wasn’t par for course.
Second, my 160 GB iPod Classic has been getting really hot and the dock connector, and output jack have been malfunctioning. Only if headphones are used will the output jack even work. Plus it’s frozen a number of times recently and it’s only a 1 ½ year old iPod.
At the store you would have thought I told them I was going to grip their sister like a bowling ball and cheat on her with their mother. Dad filming obviously.
They said, “That’s strange, we don’t usually get this. It’s acting on the fritz that much?” I had to say “Are you being sarcastic?” Apple, “No, this usually never happens. It’s over heating?” Me, “I looked online and apparently this happens all the time. It’s the biggest malfunction of iPods. I now two people who have come here in the past couple weeks with the same issue and discussion boards all over the internet have the same issue.”
Then I was told I would have to wait over an hour to speak with someone who could fix my iPod because of the line ahead of me for the IT guy… and they’ve never heard of this??? Funny…
So in my wait, I decided I would try the new B.Good eatery that opened in the same Derby Street Shoppes. B.Good slings grass-fed burgers at a reasonable cost (about $6.50 – $9). I ordered the West Side: avocado, tomato, salsa, burger, on a toasted wheat bun.
Basically it’s a 458 calorie burger but I would assume it’s a bit more. There was so much salsa or avocado on my burger that my tomato slices slid out with each bite and the salsa dripped out everywhere.
None the less it was tasty.
I did order it medium rare and it was cooked medium, but I did enjoy it.
But something I took away from this experience at B.Good is be careful what you order. Even though they tout being healthy and nutritious, which some of their menu is, like every other establishment you could get fat here.
If I ordered like a normal person, more than just a burger (i.e. fries, drink, etc.) I could have easily had over a 1,000 calorie meal. The 24 oz milkshake is over 1,000 calories and the fries I believe around 300. So you have to be careful.
I definitely recommend trying the eatery but beware what you order. Maybe go with a friend and split a burger and fries and drink. That way you can still sample the menu and not demise your fat loss efforts.
Every calorie counts. Even if it’s dense nutrition over indulgence will certainly show itself on your hips, waistline and butt.
As for my iPod, I’m about to find out in a few minutes.
I’m typing this blog post atop the hood of my car, at the back of the parking lot near the Summer Shack and Barnes & Noble. Love Wi-Fi 🙂
Stay tuned for results!
And live the dream,
Rob
Marshfield health and fitness resouce for the south shore.