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iPod touch Touch as main iPod?
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Yeah...that's what I was thinking.
Is it worth it to spend money on the new 32gb? I know I don't care about the volume clicker or the speaker. Is the refurb a good deal or is it a sweet deal to add an extra 100 fora better designed touch with more battery life?
Why wouldn't someone use a Touch as a main iPod, especially since they go up to 32GB now?
if you want that full 20 GB of music on there, get the 32 gb version. That alone makes it worth it ( to me any way)
I may be the only one out there with a dozen MP3 players to play with, and the ones I pick up for music are the ones with Bluetooth. Why? I can always use them with wired headphones, but when that wire irks me I can leave the player in my room and be up to 30 feet away while listening to and controlling my music using Bluetooth headphones. So I'll pick up (in this order) my Samsung P2, Insignia Pilot, or Philips GoGear SA5243BT for music. When I want to play a game or check my email I'll pick up my Touch. An 8gb Samsung P2+ with a 3" touchscreen can be found at BestBuy now for $179.
Valid points. One question tho, what in the world is the purpose of having mp3 players? Just seems wasteful to me....
since I f'd up and posted in here by mistake I might as well say something meaningful...
I would say go with the 32gb as well. If you feel that is not enough hopefully by that time they will have the 64gb.
I would say go with the 32gb as well. If you feel that is not enough hopefully by that time they will have the 64gb.
Where was it confirmed?
(I assume you are talking about the bluetooth chip that was found in the 2g?)
Read the front page articles about when the new iPod touch came out. They decided that it uses a proprietary frequency that only works with the Nike+ kit and doesn't work with other bluetooth devices.
is that an artificial (software) limitiation or is the chip built to only use that frequency?
I started with one, and it didn't satisfy me. I reviewed it on my blog, then gave it to a relative. I am looking for the "perfect" pocket media player, and haven't found it yet. As such I'll buy ones that have a unique feature to see what it's all about, and then review them on my blog. I keep the few bluetooth ones I mentioned charged up. I keep the Touch charged up. I occasionally revive the others if firmware is updated or someone asks me a question about one. I have the money and the time, so it's a hobby I splurge one. Yes, it's a waste. So is a collection of anything.
i have used mine for 1 year as my main player. sometimes whilst hiking or outdoors, i prefer a smaller one and i use my nano for that but the touch is great: sounds good, looks okay, has great battery life and functionality.
only wish it had a phone!
only wish it had a phone!
ok well your a tech blogger so you have a valid reason. What i dont understand is when people buy multiples of products that do the same thing just because they have the money.
It's the basis for the whole US economy. Some people look at MP3 players as fashion accessories. Some have to have the latest to stay trendy. My wife has a small nano for taking on walks and a big Touch for business apps, email, and such. You don't really need to understand, except that if you already own more than one good pair of shoes you already do understand it.
8gb is enough for me as I let iTunes playlists feed my iPod touch. I have 10 music videos, 600 songs and 7 apps running right now and I still have roughly 4gb left. Anytime I want to watch a movie, like when I'm traveling on business, I put a movie on the iPod as well.
I don't have an iPod Touch, but I can say that I have held both of them and the new one is far slicker.... I love the feel of it. The only thing I would suggest is getting a BSE for the back (because that polished aluminum gets scratched easily).