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iPod touch ok so just got itouch for xmas but...

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Cinicraft

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Dec 25, 2008
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sigh.... idk why i got the bare minimum 8GB when 16 GB is like 50$ more...

is it possible to trade an itouch at an applestore and get a higher capacity one?
and how much extra cash would it probably be? (im goin for a 16 GB)

and damn this ipod is sexy :apple::D:apple:
 
If purchased within the last 14 days, you can return it to the Apple Store for a full refund, and then you can take the refund money and buy a higher capacity one. But if you opened it, then there is a 10% restocking fee upon return.
 
JML42691 said:
If purchased within the last 14 days, you can return it to the Apple Store for a full refund, and then you can take the refund money and buy a higher capacity one. But if you opened it, then there is a 10% restocking fee upon return.
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do i need a receipt or just bring the ipod?

Hawkeye411 said:
"Only $50"?? Geez that's 25% more!! What's wrong with getting a $200 iPod?
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well the 8gb ipod only has 6.8 gb of storage, (i think the integrated apps and the firmware suck up the other gb), i have 10 gb of songs, and im gunna load this thing up with apps.

8gb aint gunna cut it, im a nerd here i need lots of space.
 
Cinicraft said:
do i need a receipt or just bring the ipod?
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I'm not positive, but you will probably need a receipt. If purchased from the Apple store, then Apple usually emails you a copy of the receipt, so you could check that.
 
I'm pretty sure they have it on file/on the computers. I brought my Macbook in a few times and if i remember correctly they looked up the receipt/ transaction before I mentioned I had it with me. I may be wrong though.
 
Beric said:
I believe he got it as a gift. ;)
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From the wording of his post, it sounds like he bought it himself, figuring he said that he could have gotten the 16 GB figuring it is only $50 more (in his words).
 
^^ I read it that way too. But I also think it was yet another post about what was received and how it wasn't enough. Now, on that note, if he wishes to return using the Apple holiday extended return period, then he can. He can do that, turn around and basically trade up for a larger size. And it is an iPod Touch. Not iTouch!
 
The 16GB is $70 more than than the 8GB.
So if it isn't open you can probably go in within 14 days and get the money back and then get a 16GB.
Just make sure you bring like $80 with you.
Actually, bring $100 in case they charge you a restocking fee, they may or may not.
Although, I went and got mine replaced within the 14 days but it was open.
 
Cinicraft said:
do i need a receipt or just bring the ipod?



well the 8gb ipod only has 6.8 gb of storage, (i think the integrated apps and the firmware suck up the other gb), i have 10 gb of songs, and im gunna load this thing up with apps.

8gb aint gunna cut it, im a nerd here i need lots of space.
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It has 7.08 space on mine. And no, the integrated apps and firmware does not "suck up" an entire gigabyte of space. It is because they use bits and computers use bytes. It says 8 gigabits on the box, but computers and iTunes use gigabytes. And the conversion is roughly 8:1, some self proclaimed nerd you are.
 
SnowLeopard2008 said:
It has 7.08 space on mine. And no, the integrated apps and firmware does not "suck up" an entire gigabyte of space. It is because they use bits and computers use bytes. It says 8 gigabits on the box, but computers and iTunes use gigabytes. And the conversion is roughly 8:1, some self proclaimed nerd you are.
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I thought the conversion rate was exactly 8:1, but thatis besides the point. If the box used gigabits, and iTunes used gigabytes the way you explain it..

Then the "8 gigabit" iPod would only hold 1 gigabyte of music. The extra space is partitioned off for the operating system.
 
If i were you i would just get the 32 i mean if your gonna get such a top of the line product you might as well get the best and never worry about space, that is if youre willing to pay the price. but either way be happy you got a touch at all, your lucky believe it or not
 
yeah just get the receipt and go and talk to them, you are looking to spend more money so they ll probably just give you it and take the extra cash...
 
cjm3113 said:
I thought the conversion rate was exactly 8:1, but thatis besides the point. If the box used gigabits, and iTunes used gigabytes the way you explain it..

Then the "8 gigabit" iPod would only hold 1 gigabyte of music. The extra space is partitioned off for the operating system.
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This is off google (keyword: bits to bytes).
 

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