I have my 6th Gen iPod touch running iOS 11 public beta and it seems to be handling it fine. I think that will be the limit though.
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Apple Adjusts iPod Touch Prices and Storage: 32GB For $199, 128GB For $299
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Feel free to continue arguing semantics, point is and was, you were wrong and spreading false information inadvertently about a prepaid iPhone that was locked to Verizon. You keep diverting and yet still fali to own what you said was incorrect. And yes, others did agree with what I and That other forum stated. Furthermore, Best Buy was just one retailer, which isn't applicable to who don't have access was my point. Time to move on from this discussion.
Exactly what i've been thinking, but it would be a low cost Plus sized device to make more sense in terms of pricing.
or finds it reasonable to pay an extra $500 for a cellular chip
I wonder how much less it costs to build a technologically dated iPod touch vs. an iPhone? How expensive would it be to take the current iPhone, strip out the phone specific technology, and create a truly updated iPod touch that might appeal to parents? That would seem to be the logical market for an iPod touch today, and there are 25 million kids 6-11 years old in the U.S. alone. For parent who aren't buying their children a phone, the only reasonable option is an outdated iPod touch or an Android device. Seems like a lost opportunity to get kids to use Apple products...
Apple today tweaked its iPod touch storage and pricing configurations after discontinuing the iPod nano and iPod shuffle.
Apple's new iPod touch lineup is priced as following in the United States:
o 32GB: $199
o 128GB: $299
o 16GB and 64GB discontinued
Apple's previous iPod touch lineup was priced as following:
o 16GB: $199
o 32GB: $249
o 64GB: $299
o 128GB: $399
The new configurations are currently in stock on Apple's online store in the same colors as previously: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Pink, Blue, and Red.
Apple last updated the iPod touch in July 2015 with an Apple A8 chip and 8-megapixel rear-facing iSight camera.
Article Link: Apple Adjusts iPod Touch Prices and Storage: 32GB For $199, 128GB For $299
Yeah Apple is leading in terms of storage capacity in iOS devices but falling short on Macs. Obviously price (due to higher performance) has something to do with it, but I think it's now time to focus on capacity for a while. All MacBooks should start at 256GB. I would like more at the base price but the problem is that with the large different in flash prices, Apple is hesitant to put more in if the user isn't going to use it. With a hard drive the difference is so low, there was no harm in putting more in.
For kids. 'Cause you don't give an 8 year old an iPhone.
My observations as a dad: Grades 3-6 is all iPod touch or iPads. Parents don't generally start giving out phones to their kids until 7th or 8th grade, at the earliest.
Exactly. But honestly, is an A8 chip going to support IOS much longer? Is it worth shelling out $200? I'm not sold...
I don't entirely disagree. If anything I think an iPad mini approaching the $200 mark would be a better product for kids and others to get into iOS.
Apple of course knows the sales numbers. Maybe the 199 price point as an iPod to get into Music works well? Who knows..
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surely not enough sales to keep the product going tho?
I know.. honestly I can't imagine a lot of these being sold.
Fully agree here.
Except, just make it like an iPad. That way, a customer has the choice to enable it when they want/need it with no penalty.
Frankly 128GB is still too small to make this truly attractive to the one audience that would find this device really useful -- the original iPod die hards who want to carry around their entire music collections off-line. The iPod Classic was 160GB. There should be a 256GB offering which would allow maximum music storage on top of the base iOS system and some essential apps. Heck a 512GB offering and iPod enthusiast would probably grab it up.
Without a bigger screen it doesn't really make sense for much else, not for gaming certainly. There are better devices at a better value. And the SE dropped down in price would likely make a more compelling device for the price, with the latest technology. Hard to imagine this will stick around much longer ...
They should make an iPod with the below specs:
A9
2GB RAM
4”
4G but no voice
Touch 2.0
128GB for USD 249
512GB for USD 349
>30 hrs usage
Would sell like hot cakes.
A9
2GB RAM
4”
4G but no voice
Touch 2.0
128GB for USD 249
512GB for USD 349
>30 hrs usage
Would sell like hot cakes.
Why not return/swap it?
Same thing actually happened to my son 2+ years ago with an iPod touch. He got a 5th gen as a gift, and 2 months later they refreshed it to the 6th gen (significant jump, A5 to A8). I asked Apple about exchanging it (wasn't expecting them to say yes) and they were happy to do so.
Yeah, it's also useful for developers, people who want a low cost iOS device for communication (or even a dedicated homekit/ATV remote), and even Apple use it themselves for certain applications.For kids. 'Cause you don't give an 8 year old an iPhone.
My observations as a dad: Grades 3-6 is all iPod touch or iPads. Parents don't generally start giving out phones to their kids until 7th or 8th grade, at the earliest.
I'd buy a 512GB (or more!) iPT with touchID immediately regardless of cost.
Like I said before, it's my main device at home. I use it overall more than my iP6s+.
It's the FORM FACTOR that matters to me.
I need the big screen of the iPhone because it lives on my dash as my Nav and entertainment system. When I'm not driving I want small and light.
If they are going to stick with the form factor and branding, then the changes I would make would just be the A9 and 2GB RAM, Touch ID (1), and maybe color changes. And keep pricing the same. Obviously I would want more than that but it is a somewhat realistic wishlist.
What about updating the processors on the ipod touch too?
Also these devices (IPT6) have been faulty since the beginning battery calibration is a complete mess on these devices.
Also these devices (IPT6) have been faulty since the beginning battery calibration is a complete mess on these devices.
I think the worst case scenario will be Apple stopping support at iOS 13 in 2 years.
You buy them for kids that don't need a cell phone and therefore don't have to pay a monthly fee. Also, if you are in a place with wifi, you can use it to make FaceTime or other VOIP calls at no charge.
The same could be said for the "i" in all of their devices. Being that it started with the iMac which was to distinguish adding Internet capabilities to the Mac it all seems redundant now. iPhone, iPod, iMac...
That sounds ideal to me.
Apple used to market the iPod Touch as a gaming multimedia device. It seems a low-cost non-cellular 5.5" iOS device would be pretty good for that.
Then again, the iPad Mini already sort of hits that criteria, and the last rumor was that it was being discontinued.
BTW i use my ipod touch 6 every night before going to sleep, sometimes i listen to Apple Music, others youtube videos or just safari browsing. Just LOVE IT.
I use the iphone just for the street.
[doublepost=1501183894][/doublepost]I don't know but with today's news i've the feeling we are getting closer to the end of the ipod touch line up but only Apple knows that for sure, many of us thoght the ipod touch 5 was the end of it and we receive a 6 generation. Hope we get a 7.
I use the iphone just for the street.
[doublepost=1501183894][/doublepost]I don't know but with today's news i've the feeling we are getting closer to the end of the ipod touch line up but only Apple knows that for sure, many of us thoght the ipod touch 5 was the end of it and we receive a 6 generation. Hope we get a 7.
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