Because of Apple's laptop promotion, Craigslist is swamped with new 2nd gen iPod Touches going for ~$150. Should I grab one now or wait for this new Touch in September?
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iPod touch Buy new iPod Touch now for cheap or wait?
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Nobody knows what the new 'Touch will bring this August/September. As with every single Apple refresh question: If you need it, buy it. 
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I say wait for many reasons.
There might be new features like a Camera. Even if that doesn't come true, this will be happening- New specs
App developers are going to be using more resources that the iPhone 3G S provides. I bet the iPod Touch will get more Ram and processing speeds.
There might be new features like a Camera. Even if that doesn't come true, this will be happening- New specs
App developers are going to be using more resources that the iPhone 3G S provides. I bet the iPod Touch will get more Ram and processing speeds.
If you can do without for now, just wait. September is not far off now, and we should have a better idea by then if an update is coming out. If not, you can then make your decision (i.e. continue to wait, or just get a 2G cheap). Personally, I'd wait for the new hardware, not for capacity reasons, or a pointless camera, but for the faster processors.
If you don't have a media player right now, then get a cheap 2nd gen. It'll give you 1.5 months of joy, after which you can decide if you want the 3rd gen. Sell your 2nd gen for a downpayment on the 3rd.
I bought now... my iPod clickwheel is broken and I had unexpected cash, so i bought.
However, i just bought the 8gb and will then buy myself the new one in September - regulating the "old" one to the kids to share for educational games and flashcards and the like.
I'm in the process of a nasty divorce - and honestly, the treat of the iPod Touch and a haircut was the best thing i could have done for myself! LOL!
However, i just bought the 8gb and will then buy myself the new one in September - regulating the "old" one to the kids to share for educational games and flashcards and the like.
I'm in the process of a nasty divorce - and honestly, the treat of the iPod Touch and a haircut was the best thing i could have done for myself! LOL!
I would def wait. Loook what happened to the mba, mbp, and iphone 3g. Big price drop or a big jump in hardware. The price of the 2nd gen will drop significantly when the new one comes out. Apple still have a lot of room to make the ipod touch 3rd gen a lot better.