That's true but there is still a significant difference, and perhaps they could be categorised together as similar devices, perhaps with only one model each (128GB) to keep costs down, with no option for cellular on either.
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Apple Adjusts iPod Touch Prices and Storage: 32GB For $199, 128GB For $299
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My 2010 iPod Touch can't go beyond iOS 6! Yeah, a handy latest generation iPod Touch would be nice... but at $199, I may as well save for an iPad (I just can't put it in my pocket).
I have a (Nov. 2015) Moto X Play that I use for almost all my online activity as well as the rare phone call (!!). I don't like having to use up all my data [Canada's carriers are cellular mafias!] out of the house & use public Wi-Fi when sitting at Tim Hortons/McDonald's makes me feel vulnerable. So my iPod Touch to go to Twitter/Instagram & streaming YouTube; all via Safari. Being on iOS 6, I can't even use the Twitter/Instagram/YouTube apps!
I have a (Nov. 2015) Moto X Play that I use for almost all my online activity as well as the rare phone call (!!). I don't like having to use up all my data [Canada's carriers are cellular mafias!] out of the house & use public Wi-Fi when sitting at Tim Hortons/McDonald's makes me feel vulnerable. So my iPod Touch to go to Twitter/Instagram & streaming YouTube; all via Safari. Being on iOS 6, I can't even use the Twitter/Instagram/YouTube apps!
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You can't sync your apple music from itunes to a nano or shuffle? Can't see why Apple couldn't implement this if it isn't already.
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Yup or pay for an Apple watch for the same convenience.
Gimme
- A9 iPod Touch
- A9 iPad Mini
by the way is it me or forwarding calls and sms (real "green" sms) from your main iphone to a second iphone (simless) is a bit of a messy hit-or-miss process? calls kinda works (maybe, sorta), but both imessages and sms need a sim and even then they're activated to THAT sim (not your main number).
By this I mean: an actual A9 ipod touch would be a more capable secondary device than a simless iPhone SE. Because all the forwarding stuff from your main iPhone would just work.
Or I hope for an "iPod Touch mode" for iPhones in iOS12.
- A9 iPod Touch
- A9 iPad Mini
by the way is it me or forwarding calls and sms (real "green" sms) from your main iphone to a second iphone (simless) is a bit of a messy hit-or-miss process? calls kinda works (maybe, sorta), but both imessages and sms need a sim and even then they're activated to THAT sim (not your main number).
By this I mean: an actual A9 ipod touch would be a more capable secondary device than a simless iPhone SE. Because all the forwarding stuff from your main iPhone would just work.
Or I hope for an "iPod Touch mode" for iPhones in iOS12.
No apple care (which is unfortunate as 1 month after getting the 6th gen he cracked the screen LOL).
But it was at the apple store - and they were quite easy about it. I imagine they don't worry much for a product in which they move relatively little stock.
I purchased an iPT in 2014, and I still use it often for photography. They are good devices. I understand why they ditched the nano (high price, poor sales, separate so format, etc), but the iPT is an easy device to limp along for 3-4 more years.
They should relabel as iPad nano/micro.
They should relabel as iPad nano/micro.
We bought one for one of our older nephews a couple of years ago and will be getting another for his brother this Christmas. They live in a very rural setting where there's not really a cellphone signal, and are homeschooled so they stay at home a lot but really the reason we got it is twofold:
1. He told us he wanted a "cellphone," but what he really wanted was an iOS device for games and IP-based calls.
2. No monthly bill for cellphone data service. We paid $199 and we were done.
I agree.
We just used old phones for the young kids to use as 'iPods' when they didn't have phones.
iPhones not connected to a carrier = iPod touch.
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Isn't that just and iPad mini?
Children are the primary target market for iPods at this point. You can find them in stores like Toys 'R Us.
Currently, I don’t need an iPad. But I wish I have an iOS device that is low cost but can run many modern apps.
iPod Touch with 512GB is pretty much the way to go. 128GB is still small to me. Can only put 60GB music into device. I am sure I won’t be able to listen to all of them in a single day but still great to have everything I want at hand.
iPod Touch with 512GB is pretty much the way to go. 128GB is still small to me. Can only put 60GB music into device. I am sure I won’t be able to listen to all of them in a single day but still great to have everything I want at hand.
There seems to be alot of nastyness towards the IPT on these forums... I actually have an IPT (latest gen) and its a perfect alarm clock/itunes music player and general device for everything from a quick search online or calculator and I dont have to use my iphone battery up
Ive always had a touch lying around my room and always will as long as they keep making them.
Ive always had a touch lying around my room and always will as long as they keep making them.
It's pretty obvious by what can be gleaned from sales of the iPod Touch that there are not THAT many parents buying iPod Touches for their kids. Maybe it's a regional thing, but here in rural Arizona, 3-6 graders have iPhones or android smartphones. It's rare for a kid in that age range to NOT have one.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.
LOL. iPad doesn't fit in my pocket. I guess math isn't yout strong suit 5.5" < 7.9".
Poor value even by Apple standards, would have made more sense to make a 32 or 64GB model for 130 or something.
Sorry to see the nano go. I have a 16GB in my car and it's perfect for that. Never bought a touch b/c it was overkill for what I needed. But my use is truly niche. I just don't like to hook my iPhone up because then I inevitably forget it when I leave the car. I don't like to use BT because it slams the battery and also sounds pretty bad. Nano was the perfect solution.
I wonder if this means my next car won't recognize my nano anymore. Hmm.
I wonder if this means my next car won't recognize my nano anymore. Hmm.
Yep. Many people seem to have a snobbish outlook when they talk about the Touch (i.e. saying I can't believe people still use them).
We use one all day long at work. Well 2, one charging and one in use. I was hoping for an update since one's battery is starting to fail. I'll wait to replace it I guess.
An iPod touch doesn't need cellular service. You can get a brand new SE for $159 on straight talk. Sure, it's tied to a carrier, but you needn't have it active. It would still work over wifi, just as the iPod Touch would, except it has a newer chipset and more features.