iPod iTrip seems legal now...?

parrott · parrott #1 (**permalink**)

11-21-2006, 09:26 AM

Well, these used to be illegal but I think maybe Ofcom have changed the rules. Has to be one of the most sort after iPod accessories...is this true or have the rules not yet changed?

the iTrip

caribiner23 · caribiner23 #2 (**permalink**)

11-21-2006, 09:32 AM

No, they are still illegal in the UK. Check this link, item #2.

Here's a link to the press release that says they're considering dropping the restriction.

Google should be one of your bestest friends. :-)

brendan67 · brendan67 #3 (**permalink**)

11-21-2006, 12:07 PM

would'nt prevent thousands from owning one in the u.k.

their overall availability in shops in the uk suggests change to antiquated

legality is enevitable. :mac:

p.s. i've used one since the 3 gen ipod

adox · adox #4 (**permalink**)

11-21-2006, 01:12 PM

I have had one for the last year or more and its been gathering dust most of the time. I dont like them at all.

cazabam · cazabam #5 (**permalink**)

11-21-2006, 01:22 PM

I think the restriction was dropped, and it coincided with their sudden mass availability, including a number of clones and the like.

caribiner23 · caribiner23 #6 (**permalink**)

11-21-2006, 01:36 PM

The restriction is still in place according to the site.

Whether or not people are complying and whether or not the restriction is being policed are separate issues.

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #7 (**permalink**)

11-21-2006, 02:00 PM

They dropped the restriction in Germany this April, so maybe the UK will change their policy soon as well...

BIG D 04 · BIG D 04 #8 (**permalink**)

11-21-2006, 03:58 PM

PC World Link

According to PCWorld it's still illegal in the UK to use them, however with the expected change I very much doubt Ofcom have a problem.

cazabam · cazabam #9 (**permalink**)

11-21-2006, 04:36 PM

Ah, it'll be one of those 'legal to buy, illegal to use' devices

Jem · Jem #10 (**permalink**)

11-22-2006, 05:48 AM

It is legal to buy and illegal to use - PC World just got their wrists slapped (here in the UK) for promoting the use of these devices:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11...d_ipod_ad_rap/

Adam · Adam #11 (**permalink**)

11-23-2006, 03:02 PM

Just read that Ofcom has lifted the ban

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6177820.stm

Audio.Trench · Audio.Trench #12 (**permalink**)

11-23-2006, 03:46 PM

I've been using my iTrip for just under a year, it's the best thing ever since those 1/8" jack/cassette/cd player adapters.

But alas, sold the iPod, and a new XM is going in soon.

w00t for FunGus53!

BIG D 04 · BIG D 04 #13 (**permalink**)

11-23-2006, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam

Just read that Ofcom has lifted the ban

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6177820.stm

Yea with the benefit of knowing that people who brought the items perviously may still be using them illegally after the 8th December (Lifted Date)...Smooth move for the shops that sold them early.

parrott #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 17	11-21-2006, 09:26 AM Well, these used to be illegal but I think maybe Ofcom have changed the rules. Has to be one of the most sort after iPod accessories...is this true or have the rules not yet changed? the iTrip It's all about Apple podstuffpspstufftakeawiifeedmedeals
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caribiner23 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 06, 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,404 Mac Specs: Macbook; iBook G4 12"; iPod 5G 30GB; iPod Shuffle 1GB	11-21-2006, 09:32 AM No, they are still illegal in the UK. Check this link, item #2. Here's a link to the press release that says they're considering dropping the restriction. Google should be one of your bestest friends. :-) Cheap Date Show: Real people. Real food. Real date.
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caribiner23 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 06, 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,404 Mac Specs: Macbook; iBook G4 12"; iPod 5G 30GB; iPod Shuffle 1GB	11-21-2006, 01:36 PM The restriction is still in place according to the site. Whether or not people are complying and whether or not the restriction is being policed are separate issues. Cheap Date Show: Real people. Real food. Real date.
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Member Since: Oct 16, 2006 Location: Birmingham (S), UK Posts: 665 Mac Specs: 20" iMac Intel Core Duo 2 (Standard)	11-21-2006, 03:58 PM PC World Link According to PCWorld it's still illegal in the UK to use them, however with the expected change I very much doubt Ofcom have a problem. Damien Healy iMac 20" OSX 10.4.9 Tiger \| thebigman87.com \|
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adox #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 07, 2006 Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 28	11-21-2006, 01:12 PM I have had one for the last year or more and its been gathering dust most of the time. I dont like them at all.
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cazabam #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2006 Posts: 1,153 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.0GHz White, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD	11-21-2006, 01:22 PM I think the restriction was dropped, and it coincided with their sudden mass availability, including a number of clones and the like.
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cazabam #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2006 Posts: 1,153 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.0GHz White, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD	11-21-2006, 04:36 PM Ah, it'll be one of those 'legal to buy, illegal to use' devices
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Jem #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 16, 2006 Posts: 245	11-22-2006, 05:48 AM It is legal to buy and illegal to use - PC World just got their wrists slapped (here in the UK) for promoting the use of these devices: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11...d_ipod_ad_rap/
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Adam #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 13, 2006 Location: UK Posts: 284 Mac Specs: Mac Pro 2 x 2.26 Quad, 6GB DDR3, iPhone 4	11-23-2006, 03:02 PM Just read that Ofcom has lifted the ban http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6177820.stm
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Audio.Trench #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 03, 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,719 Mac Specs: Custom PC	11-23-2006, 03:46 PM I've been using my iTrip for just under a year, it's the best thing ever since those 1/8" jack/cassette/cd player adapters. But alas, sold the iPod, and a new XM is going in soon. w00t for FunGus53!
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