I'm a PC user that never owned a Mac, and considering to buy an iPod touch 8gb (black)
for business and academic purposes. I'm not a gamer. I have a load of questions
but no one to ask and I can't get to an Apple store. I need your help.
1. Can I develop Apple apps on my PC?
2. How much average space do apps and other files take? (if I don't use the iCloud)
Lectures from college
Voice memos
Youtube videos
Saved emails
Saved articles
Pdf files
One movie
One episode of a tv series
Calender
10 to 20 apps
3. How many years can I get out of the device? Will the irreplaceable battery die in 3 years?
4. It offers independence for all iOS devices. Can I get software updates and activate and
set up the device with my PC? (I don't want to use wireless.)
5. Does it use a docking station for wired use? Can I get the same usage/functionality
with wired use with a docking station as with wireless use?
6. Can iOS5 play flash?
7. How compatible is it with HTML5?
8. What are repairs like - warranty, etc., what if the camera malfunctions 2 years from
now? Is it cheaper to replace it?
9. Does the voice recognition (Siri) work on the iPod touch too or do I need an Iphone for that?
10. Does the iPod touch have airplay mirroring? (Or is it only the Ipad 2?)
11. Am I expected to jailbreak it? Why? Under what circumstances? What does it give me?
for business and academic purposes. I'm not a gamer. I have a load of questions
but no one to ask and I can't get to an Apple store. I need your help.
1. Can I develop Apple apps on my PC?
2. How much average space do apps and other files take? (if I don't use the iCloud)
Lectures from college
Voice memos
Youtube videos
Saved emails
Saved articles
Pdf files
One movie
One episode of a tv series
Calender
10 to 20 apps
3. How many years can I get out of the device? Will the irreplaceable battery die in 3 years?
4. It offers independence for all iOS devices. Can I get software updates and activate and
set up the device with my PC? (I don't want to use wireless.)
5. Does it use a docking station for wired use? Can I get the same usage/functionality
with wired use with a docking station as with wireless use?
6. Can iOS5 play flash?
7. How compatible is it with HTML5?
8. What are repairs like - warranty, etc., what if the camera malfunctions 2 years from
now? Is it cheaper to replace it?
9. Does the voice recognition (Siri) work on the iPod touch too or do I need an Iphone for that?
10. Does the iPod touch have airplay mirroring? (Or is it only the Ipad 2?)
11. Am I expected to jailbreak it? Why? Under what circumstances? What does it give me?
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