Spotlights! Smoke machines! Lasers! Whatever that gets your attention. Pay close attention as I tell the universe of my brand spanking new iPod nano.

But first: I only bought it because it was $40 cheaper than retail price. Of course, its a refurbished unit but it still works just as great as a new one. So I’m writing this post to show you that its perfectly fine to opt for refurbished alternatives.

It arrived in my postbox a week after I ordered it online, free shipping and all. The packaging was so minimalistic it makes so much sense. It only said ‘iPod’ top, and it thrust me into a world where everything is massively mass-produced.

I opened it and straight away it shows me the good stuff. It understands me so well. If only some people I know are like that..

The unit itself is perfectly enclosed in a clear plastic wrapping, which warned me not to steal music. Then I said “I am the master of you so shut up”.

Everything that the purchase included. Cable, earphones, earbuds, dock, instructions. All new and untouched. Cool.

Plugging it into my Macbook, I feel like its a new baby in my Mac family. They got along with each other so well. The setup process was quick and easy, like any Mac product. Take a hint aleady! Switch to Mac!!!

I’ve been using it for a week and it showed no signs of flaws or issues. Just like that, I saved USD40, making this one the best bargains I’ve ever had.

And then I found out they are releasing a brand new iPod soon.

Theres a brand new anime in town, all otakus listen up.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, premiered April 2007 is a comedic mecha adventure to remember. It may look a little silly compared to some other popular anime, but I’d like to state why its one of my top favorites.

1. The fast pace

Things happen constantly, and important pieces of the plot occur or spoken every two minutes. This means more content in less time, thats quality right there. The story moves along fast, unlike Naruto which painfully takes its time.

2. The end in sight

Anyone who digs the internet just a little bit will find out when the season will end. We know that it will go somewhere, and will finish. Whereas anime like Bleach and One Piece seem to go on and on, diluting its integrity. FuriKuri was only six episodes but it went straight to my personal top three.

3. Direction

Good direction, which wraps up a lot about it in addition to the first two things. Eg: it doesn’t waste time explaining what the heck is going on, it doesn’t conform to typical measures, and so far in 15 episodes I can only find 10 minutes of filler. Oh, and high production values too.

4. Epic!

The proportions of the story just gets bigger and bigger, as we see one boy’s journey to destiny. (No prophecies are involved, I hate prophecies in fictional works). More to look forward to in the next episode.

5. Yoko

There, I said it. Though admittedly I find that she has no personality.

Thats my verdict thus far. Gainax rules. I want to mention that I don’t watch mecha anime, this is the only one that grabs my attention. Watch it in dailymotion.com. Enjoy.