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iPod touch $9.95 for the upgrade then.
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pay attention. only ipod touch. which is why this is in the iPod touch category.
For a 1st Gen model it depends on what is left out (blue tooth) and whether or not what is actually in is worth it to you. Some may find it a worthwhile upgrade, others may not see the point.
For 2nd Gen, given all updates will be working then unless you really don't need the updates or just can't stop complaining about paying $10 then upgrading is almost a given.
Nice to see they have finally gotten some of the big complaint issues out of the way, full BT, copy & paste, mms etc. Means the majority of complainers will have to focus on some of the truely minor issues
(and yes I think Apple dropped the ball leaving out some of these features for so long when they are available on basic cell phones)
For 2nd Gen, given all updates will be working then unless you really don't need the updates or just can't stop complaining about paying $10 then upgrading is almost a given.
Nice to see they have finally gotten some of the big complaint issues out of the way, full BT, copy & paste, mms etc. Means the majority of complainers will have to focus on some of the truely minor issues
(and yes I think Apple dropped the ball leaving out some of these features for so long when they are available on basic cell phones)
so... if bluetooth will be activated for the touch, then i could use a headset for VOIP right?
and will voice memos be on the ipod touch too? i hope so
You can already do both of those using the Apple in-ear headphones w. mic.
if you don't complain, you're a "fanboy" (according to most of the complainers).
geez. you have to pay to upgrade maps in GPS devices and they cost a hell of a lot more than $10. no new functionality. just more accurate streets. do people complain when a new car model is released "i should get a free upgrade"?
at least there's less whining this time around.
if you don't complain, you're a "fanboy" (according to most of the complainers).
geez. you have to pay to upgrade maps in GPS devices and they cost a hell of a lot more than $10. no new functionality. just more accurate streets. do people complain when a new car model is released "i should get a free upgrade"?
at least there's less whining this time around.
I don't mind actually paying for a substantial upgrade since I do buy apps on occasion. My issue is paying for things like cut and paste which should have absolutely been included and enabling Bluetooth that's already there. Granted they weren't technically on the device when I bought it but it's still a tacky move by Apple. Just like my new shuffle cable that won't charge my last gen. shuffle and external ipod speaker sets that won't charge newest ipods and the 7 video adapters I need to have for different computers and the non-existent firewire in MB's and the list goes on. Face it, Apple is out to make a buck any way they can and this is certainly a way.
I'll pony up the $10 but won't be entirely pleased by Apple generously offering to sell me what the over priced (yes, I could have bought a netbook for the $399 I spent on the touch) Apple toy should have had included from day one.
Just get used to it guys, it's not gonna change. They charged $10 for 2.0, they are going to charge $10 for 3.0 and they will charge $10 for 4.0 (if it's even called that)
I don't know yet. I really could care less about copy and paste, horizontal keyboard, etc. The ONLY reason I would upgrade is in the hopes it will fix the Wi-Fi problems I've had since upgrading to 2.1. Everything else is just luxury.
Prolly won't do it. My iPT is a 1st gen, so I don't see the point in paying the full price for it if I can't use all the features.
Apple could just as easy charge $1. It is pure greed on their part to ding Touch owners each time they update the firmware. I'll point out that I've got 18 other players. I've never paid for a firmware update on any of them. The Zunes, Samsung P2, my Cowon S9, iRiver SPINN, all got far more than bug fixes with updates. New apps/games, new functionality, and so on, were all free to anyone who had previously purchased the device. From their presentation it looked like they must have sold 13 million iPod Touches. That $9.95 is more than 129 Million Dollars net for them. There is no way in heII they have invested that much to develop the 3.0 firmware. IGreed, pure and simple.
^^^^ with the lackluster computer updates they've had as of late, they've got to nick us for everything they can. Extra earphones, software updates, video adapters, Apple remotes... It is getting a bit out of control.
I remember the keynote still, the charge was a mere $19.95.
I remember specifically not paying for it.
Not to take away from your lovely post, but how in the HELL could you know that? There have been thousands of man hours, hundreds of coders, testers, engineers etc etc.
Of course they are making a profit but i find it ridiculous you think you know what it costs for something like this.
I've got a few other players as well... and I'd prefer Samsung to offer a PAID upgrade if only they would put some effort into upgrading the device. The P2 could be so much better with proper video support and drag-n-drop (on the Mac). They upgrade the Korean software but rarely bother with the other regions. At least Apple are continuing to develop the device rather than suggest you buy another "firmware upgradable" device (which probably won't get that many upgrades...
Sony tend not to upgrade their devices much. I'm waiting to hear what the final verdict on their new 3" touch X-series is... so far the rumours are the screen is great but the video compatibility sucks. It's like they set out to cause themselves problems (PSP had limited screen res for videos until they gave up selling UMD movies).
The new 3.0 features will be welcomed by many existing users. Yes Apple could have charged $1 for them but $10 isn't that bad. Better a profitable Apple than a bankrupt one...