iPod now or later?

[jwade32]

ok so i got my tax rebate check and i've been wanting to get an ipod with it. but i've been seeing rumors of an "update" coming this fall. should i go ahead and get one now or wait? i will be flying cross-country this summer and also a 5 hr drive later on in the summer. i teach/coach so the only other time i would use it is on bus rides to games or working out. right now i have a 1 gb creative and a psp w/ a 2 gb memory card. any advice? also should i get an classic or a touch? i really want a touch but is it worth the extra money/coolness?

 

[72930]

Updates to the range are likely coming in September

Why not get a used 5G?

 

[akm3]

ok so i got my tax rebate check and i've been wanting to get an ipod with it. but i've been seeing rumors of an "update" coming this fall. should i go ahead and get one now or wait? i will be flying cross-country this summer and also a 5 hr drive later on in the summer. i teach/coach so the only other time i would use it is on bus rides to games or working out. right now i have a 1 gb creative and a psp w/ a 2 gb memory card. any advice? also should i get an classic or a touch? i really want a touch but is it worth the extra money/coolness?

Yes the Touch is worth the extra money. However, ti will make you want an iPhone so you can have the internet goodness everywhere instead of just around wifi.

 

[jwade32]

thanks for the replies. i'm leaning towards getting a used one for the summer and then possibly getting a new one when the updates come out. and i wish i could get an iphone but i have us cellular and its one of the few providers that work in my area.

 

[blk88memorz]

i have an iPod classic 80GB and i didnt buy a touch beacause of the capacity.
but maybe you should buy a used one right now and wait till the september updates.
Also i would prefer an (unlocked) iPhone than the iPod touch.

 

[henchosbandito]

i have an Ipod touch and love it. Echoing what was said about, having the ipod touch really makes me want the iPhone but then i think i have a good enough phone, i would literally just be paying for the convenience of internet everywhere. I would be tempted to wait for the gps version but again moneys issues. I would fully recommend an ipod touch though, they are a good solid machine, and would recommend waiting for the updates, as i would assume the 2.0 software will cost many dollar, but buying a brand spanking new one, the software will come preinstalled. Save some money and wait. If you're that desperate, i really do like the ipod shuffles as well.

 

[jwade32]

i've heard of "unlocked" phones before especially the iphone. this is probably a stupid question but what does that mean and how can it be done?