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iPod touch No 16gig?
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A choice from three capacities is more than generous.
Keep the 8GB as the basic model for those on a tight budget.
32GB for the mass market,
64GB for top-end, money to burn, large music / video / photo collections.
16GB is a model that won't be missed. Like already said, you get the 32GB for the same money. No-one else can understand your issue.
Keep the 8GB as the basic model for those on a tight budget.
32GB for the mass market,
64GB for top-end, money to burn, large music / video / photo collections.
16GB is a model that won't be missed. Like already said, you get the 32GB for the same money. No-one else can understand your issue.
Could be more power-efficient, I don't know.
I'm waiting on everything until I see some benchmarks and hands-on tests.
I'm very curious to see the actual CPU speed of the new models. The previous model was the fastest iPhone OS-based device before the 3GS was released and now they're saying that the new iPod Touches are twice as fast as those were! Anyone think they could be faster than what's currently in the 3GS? 
Someone mentioned this in another thread, the 8GB model will be the $199 probably until January/Feb. at which point Apple will bump it to 16GB model.
As the 8GB to 32GB jump isn't Apple's style, but once the 8GB run out (Apple plans this to be early next year), then 16GB will be $199.
As the 8GB to 32GB jump isn't Apple's style, but once the 8GB run out (Apple plans this to be early next year), then 16GB will be $199.
I am interested in a speed bump, only because I see this as a portable computing device, more than a gaming machine. I currently have a 2G 8 GB, and moving to a 32gb with faster performance is highly interesting to me.
I would have liked to see more additional features added this round, but the speed graphics capabilities should be good too.
I would have liked to see more additional features added this round, but the speed graphics capabilities should be good too.
sighh i want the 16 gig too =.= where has all the models gone to. I don't believe that have sold all the 2g 16 gig. I remember the shuffle when the new generation came out, they are still selling the old one on apple online store.
SIgh.. 16 gig is just right =.= 8 gb too small, 32 gb too big. BAH!
SIgh.. 16 gig is just right =.= 8 gb too small, 32 gb too big. BAH!
no amazon in aussie =.= and other places (online shops) are selling it at the old price. maybe they haven't renew the prices. But i prefer to get them from more legitimate sources just for the warranty dates etc etc.
as for refurb... don't have confidence in those... plus I kindda want to engrave my ipod (seeing that i lost my previous one =.=)
Actually, I'm in agreement, dropping the 16Gb seems odd because it leaves an £80 gap between the low end and mid-range models. 16Gb seems to be the sweet spot for many users and a 16Gb third gen model would have made a very nice entry level model for the new range. Let me put it this way:
£150 - 8Gb 2nd Gen
£190 - 16Gb 3rd Gen
£230 - 32Gb 3rd Gen
£300 - 64Gb 3rd Gen
Would have been a very nice range and given those who are looking to upgrade a less painful choice. That psychological barrier of going through the £200 barrier as an upgrade to an existing Touch is a biggie and seems to be making a lot of people stop and reconsider the purchase. I know I'm really struggling to justify £230 when I don't need the extra space (although it would be nice it's not a requirement) and really it's mostly for the extra processing power.
Not saying that's right or wrong but I believe it's a valid way of looking at the current range. Of course the same can be said of BertyBoy's post too so who knows