Apple releases 32GB iPod Touch

[icecone]

$499:apple:

[elcid]

http://store.apple.com


Eat your hearts out. 32gb touches.

[writeous]

Check out the Apple store.

[writeous]

Those prices make me wanna gag though.

[Twilight Elk]

Those prices make me wanna gag though.

It's to be expected though. I'm just being picky here, but wake me up when a 64Gb iPod Touch comes in.

[Liebo11]

great . . . i get the 16 gig touch literally 12 hours ago and now the 32 gig comes out today . . . do i return it and get the 32 gig or do i stick with the 16? My world has come crashing down FAST

[Nuks]

Well, is it worth 100 dollars to double your capacity?
If no, then keep.
If yes, then return.

[swiftman]

im in a similar dilemma... i have had my 16gb for less than a week.

[Liebo11]

man . . . what a decision

[NinjaMonkey]

I ordered a 16gb touch yesterday from Amazon. Luckily enough I was able to cancel it this morning.

Guess it is a good thing I didn't just pick it up at the Apple Store on my way home...

[chall5]

$499 in the US

£329 ($647) in the UK !!

[squeeks]

RETURN IT

i would



£329 ($647) in the UK !!

haha

[Osarkon]

Stupid UK prices.

Guess i'll be waiting a long time until they come down in price. Or ebay, one or the other.

[aaronw1986]

Darn, I've had my Touch about 1.5 months...would've gotten a 32 GB, didn't think it would come out till September.

[FleurDuMal]

When will these be available in the UK?

[stockcerts]

I bought the 16gig Touch at Costco about three weeks ago. My receipt says I have 90 to return it, so I'm thinking about returning it for the new model.

[Liebo11]

i only have 750 songs or so and will keep up to date with my syncing . . . do you guys still think its worth it just for the future and stuff?

[-Dark Angel-]

OMG! I must have! I guess I'll be updating my touch later on, need more space for more tv shows/movies :D

[Viremia]

Well, great. This is what I've been waiting for. My 5G 30GB iPod is still chugging along quite well, but I've been lusting over the Touch. Seeing as I can easily fit everything on my 30GB iPod, I've been holding off until I can do the same with the Touch.

Damn you Steve Jobs and your fancy-dancy, shiny gadgets that I must buy.

[bnizzy]

Why do you do this to us Steve Jobs. Why.
I thought I was the ruler of all civilization with my JB 1.1.3 16 GB iTouch.
People came up to me and asked, "woah.. what is THAT. how come mine doesnt look like THAT. is that a 16 GB? nice..."

and now you slam me down with this new 32 GB iTouch.
People gonna be like "woah... what is THAT. how come mine doesnt look like THAT. is that a 32GB? no?! PSSSSSSSSSSSH"

Steve Jobs, you know how us iTouch/iPhone/iMac early adopters are like. We cant stand not having the most capable device you conjure up in your secret laboratories.

All i'm saying is give us a heads up. Be like "yo. imma drop a 32 GB big daddy iTouch in Feb. so dont buy a 16 or 8 GB iTouch in January."

you're gonna get our money anyways. its not like we're like "oh man, 32 GB iTouch is coming out next month, so I'm gonna go buy a Zune now."

If you dont want to say it publically, give us a wink or smth. A head scratch. A code word. SOMETHING to indicate to those who dish out hundreds of $$$ saved over months to get your products the instant they launch.

[pizz]

Lets call it like it is... $525.00 it will cost you in reality. Not worth it to me, especially since I got my 16gb for $320.00. I had a 32gb ipod 5th generation and I barley used up half the capacity. 16gb is plenty for me. I'm more excited over the SDK release!!

[mechler]

When will these be available at the retailers? I don't see it on any of their websites yet (Circuit City, Best Buy, Amazon...)

[CarlisleUnited]

Don't seem to have them in the dutch store :(

http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/nlstore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=browse&mco=7B723641&node=home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch

[Bmizz]

Why was there no word of this at Macworld? This actually pisses me off pretty bad. I bought the 16G on Jan. 15th right after the show and now this comes out...

[Mac In School]

It costs $999 to add a 64 GB flash drive to a MacBook Air. So a $499 iPod Touch with 32 GB feels like the right price to me.

[BrownManUPS]

Haha I bought a 16 GB two weeks ago and now they upgraded it...on the plus side I don't have 500 dollars for either phone or touch, so I am still happy with my purchase.

Thanks Steve for not making any goofy price adjustments!

[Quasiportnoy]

Ouch, $500? No thanks.

Anyway, I'm still happy with my 8 GB touch, considering I have 1.5 GB of empty space on it. Though for an additional $200, if I had waited, I could have had 25.5 GB free...:rolleyes:

I think it's more significant that the iPhone is now available in 16 GB, but as I've said before, they have to release the 32 GB touch and the 16 GB iPhone at the same time to prevent overlap.

But good for those with huge libraries! Choice is a beautiful thing.

[BrownManUPS]

Does anyone know if it is bigger looking? The iPhone slightly fatter?

[bodhammer]

I'm pretty annoyed that Apple saw fit to not mention these two weeks ago at MW. The logic really escapes me as to why they would not do this except maybe to clear out old stock in the channel.

Luckily, I bought from Amazon with a 30 day return policy. I have filled my up already and I don't have all the music I want to carry around on it.

SDK and Apps, here we go!!!

[IJ Reilly]

Why was there no word of this at Macworld? This actually pisses me off pretty bad. I bought the 16G on Jan. 15th right after the show and now this comes out...

Since when does Apple telegraph these changes ahead of time?

Not that we didn't know that they were coming sooner or later.

[Viremia]

I'm pretty annoyed that Apple saw fit to not mention these two weeks ago at MW. The logic really escapes me as to why they would not do this except maybe to clear out old stock in the channel.

Luckily, I bought from Amazon with a 30 day return policy. I have filled my up already and I don't have all the music I want to carry around on it.

SDK and Apps, here we go!!!

Yes, because Apple is SO well known for pre-announcing upgrades to their products. :rolleyes:

The pre-announcement for the initial iPhone release was logical because word would get out via FCC filings, but remind of a time when they told us, "Oh yeah, we'll be updating iProductX in the next month?" It's Apple.

They sure made me look the fool with my boss, though. I spent 20 minutes telling him just yesterday that I didn't expect a 32 GB version for another 6-9 months.

[queshy]

Hmm..I just bought a 16 gb a few days ago. I can still return it. I have 30 gb of content but I just don't feel like I need to carry ALL of it around at once. Decisions, decisions...

[duraace]

Hmm..I just bought a 16 gb a few days ago. I can still return it. I have 30 gb of content but I just don't feel like I need to carry ALL of it around at once. Decisions, decisions...

I have a 16 gig Touch. I still have 2 gigs left over, because I put everything I could find on it. I don't need a 32 gig version. Come out with something compelling, like a slightly larger viewing screen, without making the form factor larger (there's space around the LCD I could do without), add a camera, bluetooth headset, etc. and I'll consider upgrading.

[Klownhed]

This is what I was waiting for. My 30gig iPod video just became a video repository for the kids...:)

[delude]

I'm really hating Apple at the moment. I was thinking of getting a macbook as well, but may just use the money on something else. They'll find some sort of way to put me off, or take more of my money.

[Jack Flash]

It costs $999 to add a 64 GB flash drive to a MacBook Air. So a $499 iPod Touch with 32 GB feels like the right price to me.

Too bad that price is bloated to high hell. You can get a 32GB Flash Zen player for well under $300.

[Quasiportnoy]

They sure made me look the fool with my boss, though. I spent 20 minutes telling him just yesterday that I didn't expect a 32 GB version for another 6-9 months.

If it helps any, that's probably an accurate time table for the 32 GB version to move into the $399 spot, which is what most people would expect to happen. So you probably weren't completely off the mark. ;)

[Luap]

$499 in the US

£329 ($647) in the UK !!

It is cheaper in the US, but not by as much as it first appears, because UK prices include VAT (sales tax) whereas US prices do not. US sales tax varies from state to state, so rather than list prices with all the varying amounts of sales tax, its easier and tidier for Apple (and most other companies) to list prices without sales tax in the US.

Roughly, its more like $70 or so cheaper, than the $147 cheaper it initially seems.

[Nexxus]

I just checked the New Zealand Apple store and it's available for 749.00 dollars. Maybe I'll upgrade at the end of the year, or not, but not now. After some of the stunts Steve has pulled lately I' m not going to go out and give him any more money than I've already spent. 16 gb is just fine.

[xanatos]

IM SO SICK OF APPLE NOW,
I was so happy with them last year but im fed up with them

[Jack Flash]

IM SO SICK OF APPLE NOW,
I was so happy with them last year but im fed up with them

Why? It's not like they cut the price of the other models.

[big-blue-wolf]

This really doesn't bother me.

I 'only' have the 8gb touch but I've still got over 2gb of space left. I have been more choosy about the music I've got on it, but still kept my entire photo library on it.

And the touch is still a fantastic iPod whatever capacity it comes in.

If you wanted more capacity then you should have bought a Classic.

[BrownManUPS]

Too bad that price is bloated to high hell. You can get a 32GB Flash Zen player for well under $300.

That does what? Surf the web, keep contacts really nicely, has an excellent email client, and will have wonderful apps in February?

I appreciate the reference but how can you compare such "Apple's" to oranges?

[IJ Reilly]

It is cheaper in the US, but not by as much as it first appears, because UK prices include VAT (sales tax) whereas US prices do not. US sales tax varies from state to state, so rather than list prices with all the varying amounts of sales tax, its easier and tidier for Apple (and most other companies) to list prices without sales tax in the US.

Roughly, its more like $70 or so cheaper, than the $147 cheaper it initially seems.

And then only if you spend US dollars, which last I checked, was not the currency used in Great Britain.

[xanatos]

Why? It's not like they cut the price of the other models.

cause they are becoming like money hungry or something not for the consumer anymore. ya know.

[Nuks]

Man, I was really hoping for the 32 to replace the 16 at and the 16 to replace the 8. I'm still holding out with a 3rd gen 15 gig model that gets an hour of charge max. I can't afford the 32, but 16 is too small!

Any idea when prices will go down?

[Jack Flash]

cause they are becoming like money hungry or something not for the consumer anymore. ya know.

No, I don't really follow. They're adding an additional iPod Touch to the lineup allowing those who want more space to get it.

[ydb1914]

would it be more economical for me (yeah:rolleyes:right) to get an IPhone with bigger memory for my music or an IPodTouch & a regular cell phone??? I never had an Ipod before :( but since i bought a new car which is Ipod compatible, i feel like i was compelled to get one, but at the same time, i'm shopping for a new cell phone- my contract with sprint is due next month-yippeee!:)

appreciate all your comments:apple:

[FleurDuMal]

cause they are becoming like money hungry or something not for the consumer anymore. ya know.

A money hungry business?

Whatever next...

[Pippen Man]

Someone said this a few posts up, but...

What are the dimensions of the iPhone & iPod touch with the upgraded memory?
Is it on the holy Apple website?;)

EDIT: Never mind. There the same.

[gbross]

It was obvious that Apple was going to do this.

The SDK is coming out this month.

Entry level through experienced programmers are going to be writing apps for the touch. Not every programmer writes efficient code. These apps are going to be memory hogs in terms of executable size and data storage requirements.

Apple had to do this.

[Nermal]

I just checked the New Zealand Apple store and it's available for 749.00 dollars.

I'm going to wait a couple of days for some of the other sellers to update their sites, I expect that TotallyMac will have them for a few dollars cheaper. I've been waiting for a 32 GB Touch so now I'm about to dive in and get one :D

[ScottFitz]

Whenever I buy something like the 16gb touch, I weigh out the pros and cons of technology and the speed of improvements. You just have to bite the bullet now and then. Had I known....? :) I'd have waited for the 32gb. I just figured it'd be summer by the time that happened.

I've got about 4 gigs of my favorite music on mine, with the rest filled up with DVDs I ripped with handbrake (primarily concert music DVDs). I've already changed the DVD lineup a couple of times since x-mas.

Had they announced in January, I'd have been able to return my touch to Amazon. But, they might not have accepted it as it took about 1 hour to accidently scratch the back up with my wedding ring.

When 64 gb gets here, I'll think about selling my 16 on fleabay. This stuff happens with technology.

[witness]

would it be more economical for me (yeah:rolleyes:right) to get an IPhone with bigger memory for my music or an IPodTouch & a regular cell phone??? I never had an Ipod before :( but since i bought a new car which is Ipod compatible, i feel like i was compelled to get one, but at the same time, i'm shopping for a new cell phone- my contract with sprint is due next month-yippeee!:)

appreciate all your comments:apple:

I'm planning on getting a standard mobile with wifi and then using a 32gb touch's wifi to connect to the internet using the phone's internet (hspda) connection.

That gives you a much faster internet connection than the iphone, with the flexibility to choose your own carrier and use your ipod touch for internet anywhere.

[Fimo]

Why was there no word of this at Macworld? This actually pisses me off pretty bad. I bought the 16G on Jan. 15th right after the show and now this comes out...

I agree that it would make sense to announce a product upgrade like this at Macworld, however seeing that pricing hasn't changed all that much its not really a bummer, I got my 8GB for $260 plus tax, had they dropped the price of the 16GB to that of the 8 GB then I'd probably be :mad:


There will always something around the corner you can't win thats how it goes in the world of technology I guess!

[thesdx]

cause they are becoming like money hungry or something not for the consumer anymore. ya know.

Flash memory is pretty pricey, especially for a large capacity like 32GB. Apple is NOT money hungry. :confused:

[techlover828]

do they have 32GB chips available (because with two you would have 64)? if so how much are they?

[ydb1914]

I'm planning on getting a standard mobile with wifi and then using a 32gb touch's wifi to connect to the internet using the phone's internet (hspda) connection.

That gives you a much faster internet connection than the iphone, with the flexibility to choose your own carrier and use your ipod touch for internet anywhere.

that's a logical idea...and i was with cingular before liked their coverage except the customer service; & if i change carrier again, i will be stucked with an IPhone that will only function as an Ipod...is it easy to make a connection between your wifi compatible phone & an I-pod touch?

appreciate your help...

[ksolano]

that's a logical idea...and i was with cingular before liked their coverage except the customer service; & if i change carrier again, i will be stucked with an IPhone that will only function as an Ipod...is it easy to make a connection between your wifi compatible phone & an I-pod touch?

appreciate your help...

Could i connect the touch to my n95 and use its 3G highspeed over wifi?
interesting idea

[queshy]

I have a 16 gig Touch. I still have 2 gigs left over, because I put everything I could find on it. I don't need a 32 gig version. Come out with something compelling, like a slightly larger viewing screen, without making the form factor larger (there's space around the LCD I could do without), add a camera, bluetooth headset, etc. and I'll consider upgrading.

I definitely have 30 gigs worth of content but I just don't like all of it that much and don't need to have it with me. I charge my iPod every day in the dock so syncing is not a problem at all.

But I don't think anyone can complain about this new addition to the lineup. 32 gigs at that price point is nice. 100$ extra to double the storage is a good deal. But I know if I bought it the 32 gigs would never be filled...ever.

[xanatos]

Flash memory is pretty pricey, especially for a large capacity like 32GB. Apple is NOT money hungry. :confused:

But I mean, apple has made some pretty bad choices in the last few months that has kind of gotten me "whatever" with them and dont want to buy anything, because they keep updating too quickly

The big huff with the iphone rebate.
Then the 20 dollar apps for iPod touch
then another update in less than 4 months, especially right after christmas when everyone most likely got a touch.
Im just waiting for the SDK to really upset people when we have to pay 5 bucks for apps

Not like they are money hungry, cause every company is. but they seemed to want customer satisfaction and lately i've been less than amused :/

[Melrose]

I was awaiting the 30GB+ Touch to arrive before pondering an upgrade from my 30GB iPod...

The only thing is now, I wait for Apple to drop the price a wee bit. They always do that: Premium item, new on the market and high price - then six months later they shave a whopping amount off. I'll wait six months ;)

[Mr. Eko]

In 6 months they will have a lot bigger touch though ;p

[TheBonk]

cause they are becoming like money hungry or something not for the consumer anymore. ya know.

Money hungry? You really don't understand what a business is about do you? Every single business out there wants to make money. They all want a profit. Did you really think Apple was going to sell you a 32GB Touch for $100 while they lose hundreds on that sale? Plus, iPods cost money to make. It's not like Apple magically makes them out of dirt. They have to pay to have the parts made, they have to pay get flash memory inside the Touch. Last I heard, 32GB of flash is more expensive than 16GB.

Seriously, companies aren't 100% consumer based. They care about themselves too. They need to stay in business. They do their best to balance consumer and business.

[xanatos]

Money hungry? You really don't understand what a business is about do you? Every single business out there wants to make money. They all want a profit. Did you really think Apple was going to sell you a 32GB Touch for $100 while they lose hundreds on that sale? Plus, iPods cost money to make. It's not like Apple magically makes them out of dirt. They have to pay to have the parts made, they have to pay get flash memory inside the Touch. Last I heard, 32GB of flash is more expensive than 16GB.

Seriously, companies aren't 100% consumer based. They care about themselves too. They need to stay in business. They do their best to balance consumer and business.

Ok, but there are things that seem to be changing. When Jobs introduced the macbook air with no opitical drive he says who needs that when you can download movies from itunes. It was almost a joke
Like having to buy more and more stuff, then something else comes out that's better. When they should just hold off on one thing until they perfect it.

[butterfly0fdoom]

Any idea when prices will go down?

Early September when they have another iPod-centric event like they've been doing for the past 2 years, possibly.

[Zwhaler]

Does anyone know if it is bigger looking? The iPhone slightly fatter?

Since we're talking about flash memory my guess would be no.

[bmat]

I wonder if there are any other differences, other than the extra 16 mb or 24 mb, between the 8 and 16s versus the 32. At the price point, I'd probably still buy the 16, but then would be pissed (perhaps unjustifiably) if some app comes out at the end of Feb or Mar that only runs o the 32 because of some unstated hardware innovation.

[aft]

I'm really hating Apple at the moment. I was thinking of getting a macbook as well, but may just use the money on something else. They'll find some sort of way to put me off, or take more of my money.

yeah updating technology really posses me off too. That's why I'm still rocking my 286 NEC with 4mb HD. Stupid businesses that want to make money.

[bodhammer]

But I mean, apple has made some pretty bad choices in the last few months that has kind of gotten me "whatever" with them and dont want to buy anything, because they keep updating too quickly

The big huff with the iphone rebate.
Then the 20 dollar apps for iPod touch
then another update in less than 4 months, especially right after christmas when everyone most likely got a touch.
Im just waiting for the SDK to really upset people when we have to pay 5 bucks for apps

Not like they are money hungry, cause every company is. but they seemed to want customer satisfaction and lately i've been less than amused :/

I agree with the above. I want Apple to make money, in fact I'm a shareholder. I just find some of the recent practices annoying as a consumer. If you want to see where not taking care of the customer will get you, look at Dell and the terrific overseas call centers and the obnoxious coupon and configuration scams they run on trying to get a sale price on the custom configuration options. Fu%! them...

I'm specifically annoyed because I waited until MW to see what would be announced. I then decided to buy a 16Gb with the "Apple 14-day" or whatever policy to find I would not get the apps without paying $20 because I didn't buy it from the Apple store, I only bought it from an authorized apple retailer... Then, two weeks later, they annouce what I really wanted but was no longer willing to wait months for. In another few weeks, who knows what they will announce.

I have returned my 16GB to Amazon and I will wait for the SDK announcements. Apple has no sale right now - is that really what they are trying to achive - teaching people to wait instead of buying?

[BrownManUPS]

Im just waiting for the SDK to really upset people when we have to pay 5 bucks for apps

Eh, only through iTunes. People will develop free Apps (like AOL maybe for an AIM client). I think what may cost money if anything is games. I expect these App's to be a little more like widgets that are free and then occasional premium apps.

[ydb1914]

that's a logical idea...and i was with cingular before liked their coverage except the customer service; & if i change carrier again, i will be stucked with an IPhone that will only function as an Ipod...is it easy to make a connection between your wifi compatible phone & an I-pod touch?

appreciate your help...

:cool:went to apple store, clicked on i-pods:confused:, looked for the 32 :eek: reached out for my card :( typed in the numbers;) & clicked on place order ;)
now that i am $565.98 poorer (including incase protective cover)...i can't afford to expedite my shipping - so i chose the free shipping one...:rolleyes:

:apple:1 down, 1 more to go - a purchase of an updated MBP!!!:p

[Dale Sorel]

So tell me, with the Touch only getting five hours of battery live when watching video (http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/specs.html), why spend all that money on storage space when based on the specs from Apple you have to get your Touch back to a computer after only five hours of video watching. If you have to get your Touch back to a computer to get the battery recharged, why not take the opportunity to update whatever videos you have on it.

In the long run, as usual, it's the battery life that limits you. Not how much you can stuff you can put on it. That's why I think my 8GB Touch is just about perfect :)

[sushi]

So tell me, with the Touch only getting five hours of battery live when watching video (http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/specs.html), why spend all that money on storage space when based on the specs from Apple you have to get your Touch back to a computer after only five hours of video watching.
SDK options when they are released.

Carrying a larger collection of music and videos to choose from.

Taking a trip. Say I go on a weekend trip and I want to take some movies with me. Put them on the Touch, and all I need to carry in addition to the Touch is a power adapter and cables. Sweet.

[sam10685]

man . . . what a decision

I'd do it. 32 gigs is WAY a lot of movies/tv shows/songs/applications.

[Dale Sorel]

...power adapter and cables.

So I guess you must have some kind of power supply other than the Touch's battery, or a computer. If that's the case then I guess I can see why you'd be pumped over a Touch with a larger storage capacity. But for me, the only power supply is my iMac, so the extra storage doesn't do me any good.

[dagored]

I'd do it. 32 gigs is WAY a lot of movies/tv shows/songs/applications.

I have a 16 gig Touch. I have over 1200 tunes 4 movies. 240 picts, etc. Now I look at the Apple page on the 32 gig Touch. I could put on an additional 10 movies and 400 for tunes. Probably more.

Lets see according to Apple I get 5 hours of video time. What real good is the extra space. I have to recharge. I take a 4 hour flight. I still have to recharge. I can only watch 2 movies on the flight. I know, the stuff is still on the Touch.

Unless you are going somehwere for a week. You can watch only so many movies, and listen to so much music. So at home, I recharge and re-sync. No big deal. Now if I did not have a Touch, I would pop for the 32, stupid not to.

For those eyeing up the 32 gig, you better look into this--

http://www.batterygeek.net/Batterygeek_100_Hr_iPhone_and_iPod_Battery_Pack_p/geekpod_100_black.htm

http://www.batterygeek.net/v/vspfiles/images/iPod_battery/ipodbatteryblacklg.jpg

[sushi]

So I guess you must have some kind of power supply other than the Touch's battery, or a computer. If that's the case then I guess I can see why you'd be pumped over a Touch with a larger storage capacity. But for me, the only power supply is my iMac, so the extra storage doesn't do me any good.
I am thinking in terms of an Apple Composite AV Cable for $49. It's easy to carry and you can play your videos on a hotel/friend's TV.

Or the simple USB power supply and adapter for my Nano, to just recharge the Touch when on a trip.

For those eyeing up the 32 gig, you better look into this--

http://www.batterygeek.net/Batterygeek_100_Hr_iPhone_and_iPod_Battery_Pack_p/geekpod_100_black.htm

http://www.batterygeek.net/v/vspfiles/images/iPod_battery/ipodbatteryblacklg.jpg
Looks good.

[aft]

So tell me, with the Touch only getting five hours of battery live when watching video (http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/specs.html), why spend all that money on storage space when based on the specs from Apple you have to get your Touch back to a computer after only five hours of video watching. If you have to get your Touch back to a computer to get the battery recharged, why not take the opportunity to update whatever videos you have on it.

In the long run, as usual, it's the battery life that limits you. Not how much you can stuff you can put on it. That's why I think my 8GB Touch is just about perfect :)

I agree with 8 and 16GB being perfect for people like you and me that sync a lot, but there are people that don't have the ability to sync everyday. My friend travels weekly and doesn't usually carry his computer so he loads up movies and podcasts in the beginning of the week and watches them for the 4 or 5 days he is travelling. Quality video takes a lot of space and he wants the high quality so when he is in a hotel he can hook it up to the TV and watch on a bigger screen. So for him the 32B version is a big deal, just depends on the person and their needs.

EDIT: Sorry didn't read any further to see you had this discussion already :(

[xanatos]

I agree with the above. I want Apple to make money, in fact I'm a shareholder. I just find some of the recent practices annoying as a consumer. If you want to see where not taking care of the customer will get you, look at Dell and the terrific overseas call centers and the obnoxious coupon and configuration scams they run on trying to get a sale price on the custom configuration options. Fu%! them...

I'm specifically annoyed because I waited until MW to see what would be announced. I then decided to buy a 16Gb with the "Apple 14-day" or whatever policy to find I would not get the apps without paying $20 because I didn't buy it from the Apple store, I only bought it from an authorized apple retailer... Then, two weeks later, they annouce what I really wanted but was no longer willing to wait months for. In another few weeks, who knows what they will announce.

I have returned my 16GB to Amazon and I will wait for the SDK announcements. Apple has no sale right now - is that really what they are trying to achive - teaching people to wait instead of buying?

I'm all for big business trying to get money, but I hate having to put off a purchase because I think something better will come along. Lately Apple is doing that. It just sucks a lot when lately they are stearing away from consumer based. Too many choices for too much money. I understand that technology advances. but apples choices of when to release products is not good timing.
A painter is done with his work and hangs it up when he knows he's perfected it and wants everyone to see his work, as of late apple seems to be rushing there products out.

And the start of this mess was with the 4gb and 8gb iPhone

[dwl017]

I'm all for big business trying to get money, but I hate having to put off a purchase because I think something better will come along. Lately Apple is doing that. It just sucks a lot when lately they are stearing away from consumer based. Too many choices for too much money. I understand that technology advances. but apples choices of when to release products is not good timing.
A painter is done with his work and hangs it up when he knows he's perfected it and wants everyone to see his work, as of late apple seems to be rushing there products out.

And the start of this mess was with the 4gb and 8gb iPhone

The Apple executives are rolling on the floor laughing until it hurts! wake up people!

[Nermal]

I'm going to wait a couple of days for some of the other sellers to update their sites

Well, I'm a liar. I just ordered one from Apple.

[sushi]

Too many choices for too much money.
Your post brought me a big smile.

Apple is all about giving the consumer as much choice as they can. It's wonderful that they offer the Touch in three different sizes to fit the needs of different users.

The pricing of the Touch seems very reasonable to me.

[Nermal]

The pricing of the Touch seems very reasonable to me.

I'm very impressed with the NZ pricing, about US$502. We're finally not being ripped off! :D

[sushi]

I'm very impressed with the NZ pricing, about US$502. We're finally not being ripped off! :D
Cool.

In Japan, the yen exchange rate is a bit high right now. Hopefully it will adjust soon to a more reasonable level.

[-Dark Angel-]

So tell me, with the Touch only getting five hours of battery live when watching video (http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/specs.html), why spend all that money on storage space when based on the specs from Apple you have to get your Touch back to a computer after only five hours of video watching. If you have to get your Touch back to a computer to get the battery recharged, why not take the opportunity to update whatever videos you have on it.

In the long run, as usual, it's the battery life that limits you. Not how much you can stuff you can put on it. That's why I think my 8GB Touch is just about perfect :)

You might want to ask the iPod Classic users that question. I believe its just good to have your collection on your ipod and not having to sync over your new content. Also I believe some people don't go back to the computer to charge. There are plenty of docks that do charge and thats where I keep my lil touch. Bigger space be nice so I wouldn't be force to sync movies back and forth on iTunes.

[spaceballl]

Man... 32 gigs of flash - so awesome!

[spaceballl]

I'm all for big business trying to get money, but I hate having to put off a purchase because I think something better will come along. Lately Apple is doing that.
I mean they've pretty much been consistent in delivering one major ipod (not counting storage upgrades) per year - lately? the iPod has been out since 2001. If you just put yourself in the mode of buying the new one when it comes out, and selling it after the next one comes along, all is well

[manhattanboy]

Those prices make me wanna gag though.

well they did not want to release it at any lower prices because then they would have to refund the money of everybody that bought the 8 and 16 gb ones after macworld.

Its all about the $$$$$$$$$$$
:mad:

[manhattanboy]

Could i connect the touch to my n95 and use its 3G highspeed over wifi?
interesting idea

I have no idea what someone is thinking in that they can use their phone to let the touch use wifi. Unless the phone has server functionality built in then there is no way this can happen. Period.:(
Believe it or not this one thing prevented me from buying the iphone and still will. I need to be able to travel AND EDIT docs, etc. which requires a full OS and internet connection. It seems this is getting closer but is likely 2-3 years away before the size shrinks to that of the iphone.

[Macnator]

Wow... I bought my 8GB iPod Touch... after January 15th...... then they come out with this.... and the price on the 16GB is given a decent price drop...... I wish I could get the 16GB now that the price is lower... but I just bought the new apps for it.........

[sushi]

Wow... I bought my 8GB iPod Touch... after January 15th...... then they come out with this.... and the price on the 16GB is given a decent price drop...... I wish I could get the 16GB now that the price is lower... but I just bought the new apps for it.........
I don't believe that the price of the 16GB Touch has been reduced.

The 8GB and 16GB models cost the same ($299 and $399 respectively), with the 32GB model coming in at $499.

The prices look good.

[Nermal]

Well, I'm a liar. I just ordered one from Apple.

And it's here! I'm giving it a go right now :)

I don't believe that the price of the 16GB Touch has been reduced.

It has in some countries.

[stockcerts]

I think the portable Ipod charger is cool, but I just bring along my wall charger when I travel. It's just an inexpensive plug in device and connects to my Ipod. I have a one hour flight this Thursday, and I'll be gone for four days. Before leaving I'll make sure I have a good charge.

I've been buying some TV shows from Itunes, the Fuel First Hand series. A few of those will be perfect for my upcoming flights!

[mistafreeze]

Hey, I was thinking of picking up the new 32gb.

Has the screen been fixed? I remember when the touch first came out, there were numerous complaints about inverted blacks, and the screen quality not being so good.


also can you read PDF's on it (not from email) yet, or no. (and I mean w/o jail breaking the ipod)