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iPod touch What the hell?!? iPod Touch REQUIRES registration!?!
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I'm 100% with the OP. Given how woefully unwilling/unable companies have been to keep customers' information safe, the less information one has to give them, the better.
(Not to mention I'm getting a bit sick and tired of Apple's various spamming techniques, from the "buy quicktime pro" splash screen that used to appear when you launched QuickTime, to the "buy the latest iLife" reminders, to the random prompts to log into iTunes if you're browsing it without logging in; or the ".Mac is now MobileMe" update alert, with no cancel/opt out/get bent option....etc.. etc..)
(Not to mention I'm getting a bit sick and tired of Apple's various spamming techniques, from the "buy quicktime pro" splash screen that used to appear when you launched QuickTime, to the "buy the latest iLife" reminders, to the random prompts to log into iTunes if you're browsing it without logging in; or the ".Mac is now MobileMe" update alert, with no cancel/opt out/get bent option....etc.. etc..)
Ya, just sign up for an account and under credit card of choice, select "none."
I do it all the time...
No one thinks they are. You don't get it. I've always registered my Apple stuff. THAT'S NOT WHAT THIS IS ABOUT.
I'll ask again-any way to get rid of this thing?
This really is very simple.
You need to "register" the device to your iTunes account so your iTunes username/password can be activated on the Touch so the WiFi Music/App Store works.
Whether or not you have issue with that, to each their own.
I suppose Apple could/should make it optional and just not activate the store -- but then we'd see post after post of "OMFG WIFI store doesn't work - Apple sux!".
They're heavily promoting the on-device music/app store features, so it's probably in their best interest to make it as hard as possible to not properly setup/activate the Touch and end up not being able to use those features.
You need to "register" the device to your iTunes account so your iTunes username/password can be activated on the Touch so the WiFi Music/App Store works.
Whether or not you have issue with that, to each their own.
I suppose Apple could/should make it optional and just not activate the store -- but then we'd see post after post of "OMFG WIFI store doesn't work - Apple sux!".
They're heavily promoting the on-device music/app store features, so it's probably in their best interest to make it as hard as possible to not properly setup/activate the Touch and end up not being able to use those features.
agreed PLZ EXPLAIN so we can get to the bottom of this thread and move on.
go take a shot (bourbon works wonders,) relax and come explain
Oh so because of this, this stops you from buying Apple products? You have a low tolerance level. Deal with it, and enjoy your Touch, if that's still possible with your attitude. This alone is a waste of time. I may be new to Apple products, but I think its definitely fine whether I need to register or not. I think registering also registers your iPod in the sense that they know they will have to start the warranty at that date.
If you are going to complain and whine about how registering is terrible, then provide valid reasons. I think its only bad if too much info is given away. In a sense, it is, but its a product they want to know what and where it'll be used for surveying purposes, and to enhance customer experience (quick warranty identification if you send it in, you don't have to fill out too many forms later). Give us more reasons. You said you have reasons, not just a reason.
If you are going to complain and whine about how registering is terrible, then provide valid reasons. I think its only bad if too much info is given away. In a sense, it is, but its a product they want to know what and where it'll be used for surveying purposes, and to enhance customer experience (quick warranty identification if you send it in, you don't have to fill out too many forms later). Give us more reasons. You said you have reasons, not just a reason.
Well, it's partly his own fault. Without a valid explanation for his concerns, he's giving off the appearance of making mountains out of molehills. There's certainly more pressing matters and concerns out in the world that carry far more weight than having to register an iPod(My God, you could have been killed.)
Pic or it isn't true!
This was trying to register a nano and I've always registered my products but don't remember seeing this before.Attachments
Yikes, so other than a handful of people agreeing, not one useful comment? No idea how to return this thing? I'm rather disturbed by this bizarre-o land response.
And yes, I boycott companies with business practices I despise. Apple's just managed to out Microsoft Microsoft on the DRM/sleeze front, so I see no reason to support them. And again, if you don't understand the issues involved, I'm very, very sorry for you, but I don't feel like educating you-I honestly have no idea how you can be interested enough in things to visit a tech site, but not understand these issues. Regardless, that's not what this post is about.
And yes, I boycott companies with business practices I despise. Apple's just managed to out Microsoft Microsoft on the DRM/sleeze front, so I see no reason to support them. And again, if you don't understand the issues involved, I'm very, very sorry for you, but I don't feel like educating you-I honestly have no idea how you can be interested enough in things to visit a tech site, but not understand these issues. Regardless, that's not what this post is about.
For the record, beyond this which is an absolute deal killer, I *HATE* the interface. I thought having hardware volume buttons would be enough, but so far I'm finding it a pain to operate, and frequently having it do the wrong thing, or nothing at all (it seems to be completely unresponsive for several seconds after changing screens quite frequently). Even for video I'm finding I vastly prefer my 5th gen. For audio it's not even close.
The internal speaker, as others have mentioned, is so quite it's of limited use, though still cool-still probably my favorite feature, and one I wish was standard on media players.
Not quite sure what to do (especially as I can't return it apparently). I assume a 4th gen Nano would work well for me, but I don't want to support Apple's business practices. Not sure that anything else has the feature mix I need (apparently just remembering playback position is rare!)
Sorry your experience with the iPod Touch hasn't been what you hoped for. Personally, my first generation Touch works flawlessly and is an amazing piece of technology. I don't have any of the issues you describe and the sound is just fine. IMHO, it is comparable to the last two generations of the iPod Classic (I have both). Regarding the registration issue, I don't like to have to provide any more information than necessary either, but I understand why Apple would ask for it. Like any business, they want to track purchases and use information to improve their marketing. And, sure, they want you to use iTunes. I don't feel that they have any hidden agendas. Personally, I think part of the reason they do what they do is to help provide that famous "Apple" experience to their customers...in other words, their products just work. I have been using Mac products since 1994, and my overall experience with their products has been excellent. Would I abandon a brand I trust because they want me to register their products or provide a little more information? Hardly.
The sound is just fine on mine too...I never mentioned that as an issue
Regardless, it isn't even legal, to say nothing of ethical. It's surpassed what Microsoft has been doing for the past 8 years or so.
That's your choice, but I spent over $400 and wasn't given the choice.
The sound is just fine on mine too...I never mentioned that as an issue
Regardless, it isn't even legal, to say nothing of ethical. It's surpassed what Microsoft has been doing for the past 8 years or so.
That's your choice, but I spent over $400 and wasn't given the choice.
I agree you should of been given a choice. While I personally didn't see it as a problem for me, I can see why some might have a problem with it.
None of my business, but if you bought it new, why can't you return it?
All I have to say, Wolfpup, is that you're off your nut.
And I think I speak for most of the posters on this forum.
And I think I speak for most of the posters on this forum.
It's engraved.
1) You're uneducated on these issues, and only showing yourself as ignorant to anyone who knows better.
2) You should have the sense not to say things like that even if you thought they were true.
Wow indeed. WAY over the top. I simply don't understand your objections, and comparing registration to DRM doesn't even make sense.
Anyway, you're making a lot of noise, but I suspect it's all smoke and no light. "Never buy another Apple product" ? Once you get over your rant, I doubt that's true.
Requiring "activation" of any kind is the issue. I typically would register something like this.
As near as I can tell, this is more invasive even than most other "activation" DRMs, and it's certainly the same type of thing. What they're requiring here is worse than what Microsoft does-and I first switched to Apple products BECAUSE of what Microsoft does, as did many others.
[quote\Anyway, you're making a lot of noise, but I suspect it's all smoke and no light. "Never buy another Apple product" ? Once you get over your rant, I doubt that's true.[/QUOTE]
As I've said, I attempt to avoid companies with questionable business practices. Apple makes nothing I can't get elsewhere, so no, of course I won't be supporting them again.
Macrumors has officially gone nuts.One poster says he doesn't want to register his product, and now he has 20 posters demanding an explanation!
"WHY? WHY DON'T YOU WANT TO REGISTER? WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU? WHY ARE YOU SO OBSESSED ABOUT THIS? YOU MUST TELL ME WHY THIS IS AN OBSESSION WITH YOU!! TELL US! TEEELLLLLLLLLLL USSSSSS!"
The OP is the only sane person in this thread*.
(* I went nuts ages ago)
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