How could a person justify an iPod purchase in the workplace

[djbeta]

Funny question.. someone I know is interested in asking their job for an iPod.. but is wondering how they might be able to justify the purchase (i.e. use the iPod for their job)

Any ideas would be appreciated. :-)

[brianleahy]

It can be used as a portable hard drive, useful for backups & to carry files between home & work.

It can also be used to listen to audiobooks, including things like "7 Habits of Highly Successful People" and other corporate favorites.

[Jeffo]

1) can't he store the contacts of his co-workers on it?

2) helps releave the stress of the work place by putting him in his happy place listening to music.

[Jeffo]

* if he gets the ipod photo he could have a makeshift presentation device for slideshows.

[brianleahy]

With the addition of an optional accessory (e.g. Belkin iPod Microphone Adapter) it can be used as a portable voice recorder too. Lots of people use those for work.

[quiksan]

both economical and useful:
The iPod Shuffle doubles as a fairly commonly used usb drive. so if they use those anyway, he could maybe manage that angle, and get the player with it.

[scruffy]

I've thought that would be cool - go to a corporate presentation thingie, where everyone is carrying around laptops to do powerpoint presentations. Then, when it's your turn, you go up and plug your iPod photo into the projector...

[Mephisto]

Not to be argumentative but if someone is trying to get the office to buy an iPod for them, should they not already have a purpose in mind? For most of the uses above there are better, less expensive options.

Are there legitimate reasons for an iPod in the workplace? Yes, but if you have to ask for a reason your motivations are misplaced IMHO. (mini diagnostic/boot drive for administrators. Less expensive option for some PDA uses in specialized environments. As a general use tool though, justification is more difficult.)