Hi peeps! I've been saving up for an iPod Touch 6th Gen and I'm eyeing the 16gb variant (since it's way cheaper than the 32gb). I'll only be putting games, apps and pictures on it, maybe some music too - 410 songs in total. So is it enough? Thanks 
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iPod touch iPod Touch 16gb - Is it enough?
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It depends how you use it and how much stuff you put on it. Games (and some apps) can get quite large and pictures and music can add up. It just depends on if you can fit what you want/need, you could end up with lots of space left or none at all, it's hard to say without actually trying it out.Hi peeps! I've been saving up for an iPod Touch 6th Gen and I'm eyeing the 16gb variant (since it's way cheaper than the 32gb). I'll only be putting games, apps and pictures on it, maybe some music too - 410 songs in total. So is it enough? Thanks
Is the 6th generation the latest generation? Today small sizes for console quality games can literally be a gig or more, and the console quality games can be 5 gigs. Movies are also huge, esp. if you get the hd versions (Around 1.5 gigs or more).
Unless you play nothing but casual games and those music files are low quality, I would say no. You could do a lot of loading and reloading, but that gets old fast.
Personally I'd either buy used or wait and see if they update to a gen 7 this year
Considering Apple was actually generous for once and gave a base of 32gb for iPhone maybe they'll do the same for ipod touch??
Unless you play nothing but casual games and those music files are low quality, I would say no. You could do a lot of loading and reloading, but that gets old fast.
Personally I'd either buy used or wait and see if they update to a gen 7 this year
Considering Apple was actually generous for once and gave a base of 32gb for iPhone maybe they'll do the same for ipod touch??
If you go without the music, the 16 GB will most likely be fine - Around 12.5 GB in usable space. Photos average about 1.3 MB in size each, and your average freemium game is going to be 20 to 170 MB in size. The majority of apps are not going to be any worse than that.
410 songs at 256 kbps and 2 to 4 minutes at length would take up about ~3 GB. So that leaves you with 9.5 GB just from the start. Even if it all fits, having that 3 GB of free space will be better for when there's a large iOS update and for app caches.
410 songs at 256 kbps and 2 to 4 minutes at length would take up about ~3 GB. So that leaves you with 9.5 GB just from the start. Even if it all fits, having that 3 GB of free space will be better for when there's a large iOS update and for app caches.
I would recommend going at least 32gb. 16 can be used up quickly or you have to be diligent in managing free space.
It depends how you use it - if you only have 410 songs you'll still have room for plenty more.
I'm in the position of owning a 32 GB Touch bought 14 months ago (thinking I might need the extra)and a 16GB iPhone SE. On the phone I have 4GB free with all the apps I want (I stream music a lot) and 18GB free on the Touch.
I didn't see any value in paying £80 more for a 64GB SE when I know I would never use that much memory, particularly after I made the mistake of buying a 64GB version of the iPad Mini 4 when 16GB would suffice.
My Xperia XA is just 16GB, also, albeit with the option of using a microSD card (I don't).
I'm in the position of owning a 32 GB Touch bought 14 months ago (thinking I might need the extra)and a 16GB iPhone SE. On the phone I have 4GB free with all the apps I want (I stream music a lot) and 18GB free on the Touch.
I didn't see any value in paying £80 more for a 64GB SE when I know I would never use that much memory, particularly after I made the mistake of buying a 64GB version of the iPad Mini 4 when 16GB would suffice.
My Xperia XA is just 16GB, also, albeit with the option of using a microSD card (I don't).
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It might be, but it will probably be more work to manage. Your music will probably take up 2-3gb. After that managing the space will probably mean backing up and deleting photos often and only keeping a few apps that you use frequently.Hi peeps! I've been saving up for an iPod Touch 6th Gen and I'm eyeing the 16gb variant (since it's way cheaper than the 32gb). I'll only be putting games, apps and pictures on it, maybe some music too - 410 songs in total. So is it enough? Thanks
I also want to buy one for my daughter, but I think I'll risk it and wait a few weeks. Maybe Apple will drop the prices a little as they did with any other iOS device after the last event
Short answer is YES to 16G... but expect some management (i.e. moving photos, videos to a PC). Lots of kids like streaming music anyway which is normally held off the device - unless downloaded for offline payback.
I have a 16G and 850 songs. Lots of apps... but don't shoot video.
I have a 16G and 850 songs. Lots of apps... but don't shoot video.
You've probably noticed that the MacRumors buyer;s guide suggests "dont buy" for the iPod Touch, as an update is past due. On the other hand, many people feel the iPod may be abandoned by Apple, so this may be your last chance.
My view is similar to others that have been stated--As long as you aren't aggressive in using large apps, 16Gb will probably work, but unless you're really low-key, I agree you'll probably have to spend more time and energy managing storage.
My view is similar to others that have been stated--As long as you aren't aggressive in using large apps, 16Gb will probably work, but unless you're really low-key, I agree you'll probably have to spend more time and energy managing storage.
I think the iPod touch is a good buy still for what you need it for. I use it when I work out or on trips as I load movies to watch, music, etc. I put things on there I don't put on my iPhone. I am not big into games but use it for everything else. It allows me to not run down my phones battery and I don't care if I drop it etc. At home I use it on wifi and I can make FaceTime calls and text via iMessage. I also use it at work to listen to podcasts.