Surviving without my iPod

This weekend I took my car in for repair and left my iPod tucked away in the compartment between the seats. I was kinda bummed but thought I could always grab the MyFi and listen to some music via XM 's satellite service (though I am changing my tune (pun intended) on the portable Delphi gadget - see my article here).

Problem was, that was in the car too because it turns out it is the only place I get consistent reception. Now I was stuck without a portable music option - or was I.

I remembered blowing way too much for a giant memory card for my smartphone which I had loaded up with a few albums. Even I was surprised to find that the phone was a fine replacement with the headphones attached or using the external speaker.

There is a huge movement among mobile phone manufacturers to morph phones into music players and after this weekend, I am more convinced it is a good move. Still, it would have been my third choice anyway even though I always carry the thing with me! Strange.