Man implants iPod docking station in his arm
Some do-it-yourself projects involve running speaker wiring through the walls, or adding a built-in dock to your desk. One man, however, had decided to implant an iPod dock in his arm.
In a video that’s going viral (viewer discretion advised!), Dave Hurban “modifies” his arm so that he can wear the iPod nano as a watch, and not have to wear a wristband.
Body modification is exactly as it sounds – changing a human body with, well, stuff. In this case, it appears Hurban made four tiny cuts, and then inserted four tiny magnets.
After some patience, some pain and obviously some blood, he clips the iPod nano to his wrist.
The wristband is no longer a nuisance. Who knew it was in the first place?
In any case, Digital Trends was able to ask him why he did such a thing. The answer? “I just thought it would be cool.”
There’s no word on what he plans to do if Apple phases out the iPod, as sales of the music-only device have been sinking.
Would you do something like this?
- Maurice Cacho, MSN Tech & Gadgets
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Posted by: nokiapacks | May 16, 2012 2:28:18 AM
Body modification is exactly as it sounds – changing a human body with, well, stuff. In this case, it appears Hurban made four tiny cuts, and then inserted four tiny magnets.
Posted by: Society @ Large | May 16, 2012 10:33:32 AM
What a Moron.
Posted by: EasyDoesIt | May 17, 2012 1:51:00 AM
Why not just use crazy clue? You aren't that smart after all!
Posted by: Brent | May 17, 2012 7:21:47 AM
Body modification is that step beyond, if it were not for people like Dave we would not have the creative minds that thought of artificial arms,hearts,replacement hips etc.
He is going one step beyond what many people think is "normal" and bringing in a new era of normal.
Good job Dave.
Posted by: Ashmanaille | May 17, 2012 7:27:19 AM
This is awesome. Love the idea. Creativity at its finest.
Posted by: Tony | May 17, 2012 8:01:33 AM
This is precisely why people can't get insurance in the USA.
Posted by: Me | May 17, 2012 9:24:45 AM
What's he going to do when the wound heals and he get his iPod out of his arm to update his playlist?
Posted by: Rob | May 17, 2012 10:05:17 AM
This article is falsely titled, this is not a 'docking station', rather it is an attachment point. I was thinking someone put a USB attachment into their arm-I was extremely disapointed, this is just 4 piercings that actually have a function in mind.
Posted by: I say | May 17, 2012 10:23:52 AM
Allright it's official. Multiple tattos and body piercings by themselves are now passe
Posted by: Tracey | May 17, 2012 11:00:53 AM
WOW when I see idiots like this with so much time on their hands, I always think "Why don't you go HELP someone???" ha. Or kids with the 40 tats and piercings, awww muffin I don't know WHAT your dad did to you but it's not worth it - it's NOT shocking any longer! No one cares, you just look silly! Go dig some irrigation ditches in Africa for a few years and THEN maybe you can get an ear stretcher. Maybe.
Posted by: Danielle | May 17, 2012 1:02:28 PM
Its awesome! People get surface peircings all the time. Why not make it useful versus just for show? He can easily have them removed... only thing that sucks with this is if he goes near any metal with his arm; he'll be picking up all sorts of cutlery and paperclips LOL!
Posted by: ted | May 17, 2012 2:22:04 PM
REally cool, love it, only one of its kind ( currently) kinda Classsyyyyy
Posted by: No Thank You | May 17, 2012 3:28:53 PM
I may be way behind on the technology, but doesn't he need earphones to listen to the music? Wouldn't that make it difficult to move his arm?
Posted by: RichMacK | May 17, 2012 4:05:53 PM
When I see these kinds of people I think of all the morons camped out and "occupying" this or that. These idiots wonder why "the man" won't hire them? Hmmmm oh I dont know? Maybe because you look like a complete idiot. @Brent, no it is not "creative" peopl like this who invent prosthetics, or artificial hearts, its scientists and researchers who spend countless hours testing and retesting. Not some jackass who already looks like an idiot and is mutilating himself more. Last time I checked, there are no tatooed freaks credited with major medical inventions. Nice try though.
3/4 of these dolts are unemployed and wonder why. If you do not have a career in a tatoo shop, rock music or some kind of art then think twice before doing something the majority regret later in life.
Our tax dollars pay for the welfare of these twats.
Posted by: Chris | May 17, 2012 4:44:47 PM
Other than hanging out, doing nothing, going nowhere, the only thing a_holes like this get is attention, which is sad because thats all they get.
Posted by: Chris | May 17, 2012 4:44:54 PM
Other than hanging out, doing nothing, going nowhere, the only thing a_holes like this get is attention, which is sad because thats all they get.
Posted by: charlie | May 17, 2012 5:31:39 PM
Good luck getting through Airport Security!
Posted by: Linda Hawes | May 17, 2012 6:01:24 PM
My first thought was - are you kidding? Someone would DO something that dumb? My second thought was - what an IDIOT!! What happens when the thing grows/embeds itself to his wrist/arm?
Posted by: James Laitinen | May 17, 2012 6:38:34 PM
That would hurt to catch one of those metal studs the wrong way lifting a box, groceries or a piece of clothing.
Posted by: Major Anatomy | May 17, 2012 11:14:55 PM
Apple users and freaks. The dividing line blurs yet again.
Posted by: Brieann | May 18, 2012 11:23:52 AM
Stick to Tattoos buddy. You look creepy enough as is, did you really have to go that one step further.... some people are just WAY to into their gadgets!
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