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2nd Generation iPod Touch: 2.1 Firmware, Speaker, Thinner

Something that Nike+ tells us:

Apple has push notifications working for third party applications (Nike+)

or

Apple had to release the Nike+ application as an Apple application because Nike+ needs to run in the background.
 
Clayne said:
So who's waiting for 64GB?

I'm debating.
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I am - they'll likely be here by February, so there's not long to wait. Pure speculation on my part, but it fits with the update cycle. That, and it will probably take me until February anyhow to set aside the $400 a 64GB iPod touch will cost.

Not sure I care about turn by turn GPS, I mean, when I'm out biking I carry a map - it's lighter and less prone to shatter into tiny bits if it gets dropped or I get nailed by an SUV. Plus, listening to music while you're biking is hella dangerous, especially in urban areas.

I'm pleased with the update, though. I'm sure the third generation ones released next year at this time will be even more unbelievably awesome somehow, but as an "everything but the cell phone" device, I'm impressed.
 
The new iPod touch looks nice. The speaker is cool and so is the $100 price drops on the 16gb and 32gb models.

My wife has a 16gb touch that I use a lot. I'd like my own and it looks like that may happen here before too long, but I want the 32gb.

Surprised they didn't come out with a 64gb model for $499.
 
FoxyKaye said:
I am - they'll likely be here by February, so there's not long to wait. Pure speculation on my part, but it fits with the update cycle. That, and it will probably take me until February anyhow to set aside the $400 a 64GB iPod touch will cost.

Not sure I care about turn by turn GPS, I mean, when I'm out biking I carry a map - it's lighter and less prone to shatter into tiny bits if it gets dropped or I get nailed by an SUV. Plus, listening to music while you're biking is hella dangerous, especially in urban areas.

I'm pleased with the update, though. I'm sure the third generation ones released next year at this time will be even more unbelievably awesome somehow, but as an "everything but the cell phone" device, I'm impressed.
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Smart Fox! Don't bike with audio in city streets please!

As for the 64GB, stop being surprised. It takes TWO chips to get 32GBs and Apple hasn't found a cost effective way, or enough supply to put two 32GB chips together to make 64.

And Foxy, I do agree about the Touch being an awesome iPhone, without the contract and anal raping part. I think this new one will feel better in the hands as well.
 
Not overly impressed - no GPS, no 64 GB, no camera, no bluetooth file transfer

I want to replace my 60 GB iPod with the iPod touch but want the following:

- GPS (real GPS like in a Garmin)
- 64 GB (32 GB is not cutting it for large libraries)
- Bluetooth with file transfer ability (similar to the Razr phones that can easily transfer files with Mac).
- camera
- ability to view MS word documents.

Ok - come on Apple - listen to what your faithful customers want. I will be buying in January when you implement this. Thanks.
 
Was the one product I was looking forward to upgrades on.

I really wanted gps as an excuse to replace my pda. I've got a bluetooth receiver spare, but I can't see apple letting me use this with it for the foreseeable future.
 
What a bunch of babies

I am simply blown away by the negativity here for today's Music offerings by Apple. Why are you people not satisfied? They updated EVERY iPod. They cut prices. They updated iTunes with some great new features. You NEGATIVE NANCYS knew it was a music event! Those who expected other annoucements obviously haven't been paying attention.

Apple is #1 music seller. And their music player business is 75% in the world!! And yet they STILL are continuing to upgrade their wares on every level to keep us happy -- and yet here's all the b!tching, pissing and moaning. It boggles the mind. Half of you are babies living in dreamland and the other complainers are Windows Zune Trolls.

Those wanting a 64GB model seem to forget that up until recently, 64GB solid state upped your Mac Book Air price by $999. It went down not that long ago, but it's still pricey. Grow up and try to get your fantasies inline at least with reality.

xiaobao68 said:
What cares about nike+ in a iTouch? Strap that brick around your arm and run? Where is the GPS? Mic? Camera?

I am SO SO DISAPPOINTED! Sigh... Saving my money...
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Ridiculous! The iPod Touch is a mere 4 oz. and being solid state memory, it's quite Exercise-friendly. HARDLY a "BRICK'! It's almost half the weight of the original 5GB iPod. Battery life is unreal at up to 36 audio hours (up from around 8 hours from 2001's 1G 'pod. Just because Apple didn't give you GPS, Mic and Camera doesn't mean that they did something wrong. Those were YOUR fantasies. Sounds like you really want an iPhone. AT&T subsidizes the iPhone.... THAT'S why they're able to offer the iPhone for $199. You're really wanting Apple to simply give away the farm, eh? You're living in dreamland.

Lastly, XIAOBAO68 -- As this is your FIRST POST EVER on Macrumors, I'm not sure if you're trolling or what. Considering your only other post was today and negative in another thread, I'm inclined to think so. If not, then try and be a little more constructive with your posts and reasonings.
 
is the back black? ENgadget pics make the back of the iPt look black...
 
FoxyKaye said:
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Not sure I care about turn by turn GPS, I mean, when I'm out biking I carry a map - it's lighter and less prone to shatter into tiny bits if it gets dropped or I get nailed by an SUV. Plus, listening to music while you're biking is hella dangerous, especially in urban areas.
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So, you're concerned about the damage your iPod may sustain after being struck by an SUV? Yeah, I'd have to say that's a good call! :rolleyes:
 
The 32GB likes like the best buy of todays updates. $100 price drop, speaker, 2.1 software, thinner, external volume controls. I prefer my last gen. chubby nano so I may be in for the 32 touch. Don't have an iPhone and don't want one unless they change carriers. Now, when will the touches hit stores....
 
resonator said:
I want to replace my 60 GB iPod with the iPod touch but want the following:

- GPS (real GPS like in a Garmin)
- 64 GB (32 GB is not cutting it for large libraries)
- Bluetooth with file transfer ability (similar to the Razr phones that can easily transfer files with Mac).
- camera
- ability to view MS word documents.

Ok - come on Apple - listen to what your faithful customers want. I will be buying in January when you implement this. Thanks.
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The problem is that you aren't more faithful than the customers that DON'T want these.

And there is NO technical way Apple could get a 64GB iPod Touch just yet. No 32GB chips that small, that cheap yet. GPS can take a hike for the Touch.
 
I'm not so stoked about getting one now.

The main thing I wanted was GPS, it wouldn't have been that hard to add it in, I have to be honest.

Right now I kind of have this empty feeling. Not to be negative, but nothing really blew me away. The most exciting thing was the Nano, but after that not much. :(
 
Also - add an AM/FM radio already - every other media player has it

Yes the iPod Touch is great but have you ever been traveling and need to listen to the news? Throw in a f***n AM/FM radio - how hard is that to do?!! Ever other media player has one built in. Yes I already own the radio remote but I don't want to carry it and it doesn't work with the iPod touch. Come on Apple - people sometimes need to be connected to the outside world when they are traveling - add the radio !!!
 
laprej said:
So, you're concerned about the damage your iPod may sustain after being struck by an SUV? Yeah, I'd have to say that's a good call! :rolleyes:
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Hey now, no reason to get snarky. A friend of mine was tossed over her handlebars last week: her $40 helmet was shattered, she cracked her collerbone, had some cuts and scrapes, but was otherwise OK (bike is still pending a check out by the shop before she takes it on the road again). She did lose a $300 digital camera, however, and unlike her medical expenses, it wasn't covered by insurance.

All I'm saying is that expensive toys and street biking don't generally mix. Getting hit by a vehicle is almost an inevitability if you've been biking long enough, and I'd rather not add insult to injury by losing even more money in the process.
 
resonator said:
Yes the iPod Touch is great but have you ever been traveling and need to listen to the news? Throw in a f***n AM/FM radio - how hard is that to do?!! Ever other media player has one built in. Yes I already own the radio remote but I don't want to carry it and it doesn't work with the iPod touch. Come on Apple - people sometimes need to be connected to the outside world when they are traveling - add the radio !!!
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Might as well through in a floppy drive too.

I get your point, but tech has to keep moving forward. At least give us satellite radio or any other kind of HD radio receiver, leave the archaic $h!t out for good, or put it in an add on like the old @$$ modems that got taken out of laptops.
 
resonator said:
Yes the iPod Touch is great but have you ever been traveling and need to listen to the news? Throw in a f***n AM/FM radio - how hard is that to do?!! Ever other media player has one built in. Yes I already own the radio remote but I don't want to carry it and it doesn't work with the iPod touch. Come on Apple - people sometimes need to be connected to the outside world when they are traveling - add the radio !!!
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" How hard is that to do?"

Not at all. Apple simply doesn't want you to have it. News, sports, weather, talk radio. Forget it. Every other MP3 maker on the planet offers it on a model except the snobs at Cupertino. When my customers ask me why, I tell them to email steve and ask him. :rolleyes:
 
JGowan said:
I am simply blown away by the negativity here for today's Music offerings by Apple. Why are you people not satisfied?
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Those of us who are being negative are simply getting a little fed up with the Mac getting second billing on everything.

* Apple hasn't held a special event for Macs in god-knows-how-long.

* The iMac updates in the last year have left many customers disappointed and many customers unhappy with their lack of display options.

* Updates and spec bumps across the line have slowed considerably from the old days. Apple used to do spec bumps and/or price drops every 4-6 months. It's like they don't really care enough to bother now.

* Displays haven't seen a significant update in ages.

* Mac Mini is long past being a joke. It should have been updated months ago.

* Recent Mac-related events have seen the Mac marginalized in the keynotes. I can handle that from time-to-time, but at WWDC? That's ridiculous.

* And as for the comment that "It was a music event, what did you expect"... you'll need to explain why the iPhone made the billing, but the Mac didn't. They both interact with iTunes and both play music. And how about explaining why the iPhone and iPod/iTunes merit special events, but the Mac never does anymore.

* Significant updates to the Mac line-up, software and OS have been delayed due reportedly to Apple focusing its time and energies on iPhone and iPod.

It's not that some of us are being overly negative. We're just getting a little sick of Apple treating their computer customers like second class citizens. Bravo, we all love the iPhone and the iPod. How about putting the spotlight on the Mac from time-to-time? And no, showing off the expensive, high-end Macbook Air that appeals to a very small segment of Mac users doesn't cut it.
 
Digital Skunk said:
And Foxy, I do agree about the Touch being an awesome iPhone, without the contract and anal raping part.

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And there is NO technical way Apple could get a 64GB iPod Touch just yet. No 32GB chips that small, that cheap yet. GPS can take a hike for the Touch.
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True on all that. Time heals everything, though, so I'm starting my savings now :D

resonator said:
Yes the iPod Touch is great but have you ever been traveling and need to listen to the news? Throw in a f***n AM/FM radio - how hard is that to do?!! Ever other media player has one built in. Yes I already own the radio remote but I don't want to carry it and it doesn't work with the iPod touch. Come on Apple - people sometimes need to be connected to the outside world when they are traveling - add the radio !!!
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I guess I'm old - today's radio has completely lost meaning to me. Can't miss what I don't want. But on the up-side, a lot of cell phones are building in FM tuners these days.
 
Bubba Satori said:
" How hard is that to do?"

Not at all. Apple simply doesn't want you to have it. News, sports, weather, talk radio. Forget it. Every other MP3 maker on the planet offers it on a model except the snobs at Cupertino. When my customers ask me why, I tell them to email steve and ask him. :rolleyes:
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Or buy a product that has the features you want and need.
I wouldn't call bluetooth/gps etc 'archaic $h!t' - I can see loads of instant and potential uses for these.
 
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