ipod Touch - Can anyone give me a reason not to buy this?

ABV · 10-29-2007

http://reviews.cnet.com/portable-vid...-32595956.html

I kind of want to buy one, but I'm just not sure. The big thing I want is the Wi-fi. With Minneapolis going wireless soon, I'll be able to get on the internet and check my email, search google, and post on style, from almost anywhere in the city, or any wi-fi hotspot.

Then there's the cool factor with the touch screen and all. I can watch movies, look at pictures and all kinds of stuff, and of course listen to music. Basically I want to buy one, but I'm on the fence because of the price. But unless I can find a good reason to steer clear of them, I'm going to just buy it. That's why I'm here to see what ya'll think.

twack · 10-29-2007

Its basicly an iphone without the phone, and youl fill the memory rather guick if you put movies on it

**scheides** · 10-29-2007

I have an iphone and I love it. The browser is a little slow, even on wifi, but it works and it is super fun to play with. Go for it!

Pushit2.0 · 10-29-2007

What is the cost/memory differences of the Iphone and Ipod touch? I am sure there is a web forum for Iphone/Ipod touch by now, or check out consumer reports and play with the ones at a store for a while. 1 reason not to buy one, more money to spend on the car.

~John

vr-4lif3 · 10-29-2007

my roomate has one and I always steal it and bring it to class. its a great toy

Thor06 · 10-29-2007

I dont think the video ability on those is something I would buy it for, anyone ever tried to watch movies on one? Might as well get a WalMart brand portable DVD player IMO. If you really want one though, go for it. My friend has one and she really likes it.

blageo23 · 10-29-2007

8GB-$299
16GB-$399
I was at the apple store and I think those are right.
I also have an Iphone and love the thing! Some things I dislike but overall love it.

92EvilTalon · 10-31-2007

here is my .2 cents. The Ipod touch is crap. 16Gb's wow thats not big at all. The freaking Ipod Classic has a 120Gb hard drive. And is maybe cheaper then the touch. At first Apple was going to call it the Widescreen. But they went with touch. But thats not the point. The point is the size that the HDD is. To me its not worth the price. But thats up to you.

TsiEagleTalon92 · 11-10-2007

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Originally Posted by 92EvilTalon

here is my .2 cents. The Ipod touch is crap. 16Gb's wow thats not big at all. The freaking Ipod Classic has a 120Gb hard drive. And is maybe cheaper then the touch. At first Apple was going to call it the Widescreen. But they went with touch. But thats not the point. The point is the size that the HDD is. To me its not worth the price. But thats up to you.

He says it perfectly. I think unless they come out with a big HDD for it, I'm sticking with my 60g 5th gen.

X Factor · 10-31-2007

I'm getting one eventually. Prolly christmas.

2.SlowES · 10-31-2007

I heard the 'Touch' is about $100 more then the Iphone... If thats true, why not just get the phone?

X Factor · 11-01-2007

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Originally Posted by 2.SlowES

I heard the 'Touch' is about $100 more then the Iphone... If thats true, why not just get the phone?

I'm confused how anyone could even believe a rumor like that?

**Kracka** · 11-01-2007

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Originally Posted by X Factor

I'm confused how anyone could even believe a rumor like that?

Not to mention it takes about 7 seconds to disprove using the internet.

2.SlowES · 11-01-2007

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Originally Posted by S2kracka

Not to mention it takes about 7 seconds to disprove using the internet.

I guess I don't see the purpose in researching something I could care less about, and in no way shape or form need in life.

My friend has one, and I don't know if it is because it was hacked, or this is just how they are, but the Ipone doesn't seem all that great to me. First off, it's way to fragile, especially with that big screen. Second, the internet was pretty damn slow I thought, and the mp3 player was very laggy. My friend actually gave up on using the mp3 part of the phone and went back to using his Ipod because it worked better. But I guess if you want to look cool because you spent a lot of money on a phone, be my guest.

clean2g · 11-01-2007

You might as well get an iPhone. It has everything but the phone, hell, I bet you could open it up and hack it to make it a phone for like a couple bucks.

**scheides** · 11-01-2007

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Originally Posted by clean2g

You might as well get an iPhone. It has everything but the phone, hell, I bet you could open it up and hack it to make it a phone for like a couple bucks.

Nope, different hardware inside. No camera or mic on the touch.

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Originally Posted by 2.SlowES

I heard the 'Touch' is about $100 more then the Iphone... If thats true, why not just get the phone?

Not true.

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Originally Posted by 92EvilTalon

here is my .2 cents. The Ipod touch is crap. 16Gb's wow thats not big at all. The freaking Ipod Classic has a 120Gb hard drive. And is maybe cheaper then the touch. At first Apple was going to call it the Widescreen. But they went with touch. But thats not the point. The point is the size that the HDD is. To me its not worth the price. But thats up to you.

It has a lot of features that a standard ipod does not have; web browser, email, etc. It is really a different caliber of device than a standard ipod.

X Factor · 11-01-2007

It really is a whole new standard for portable media. It sure as hell is not in the "mp3 player" category anymore, it just does so many other things that you just can't call it that.

Was a smart move on Apple's part by taking a piece of hardware they already had, toning it down a bit and releasing it with a smaller price tag. The iPhone isn't ALL that revolutionary in the phone market, but take away the phone and put it into the portable media market and it blows away the competition.

ABV · 11-01-2007

I already have an mp3 player, so that's not the only thing I'm looking for. I want the music of course, but the big thing I want is the wifi. As well as the big screen and the cool factor. About the HDD comment, the touch doesn't have a hard drive, it uses flash memory, which has smaller capacity, but it has a ton of other advantages too.

Regardless it's too late to turn back now, I already ordered one.

**Kracka** · 11-01-2007

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mdost03 · 11-01-2007

If they bumped up the storage space on them, I would recommend getting one.