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iPod Touch: Does anyone own one yet? (pg. 5)
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| RJT |
| quote: | Originally posted by inconspicuous
hadn't seen one until a few days ago...but why would you buy an iphone instead? The only difference seems to be making phone calls, which the iphone blows at, w/ the contracts & what not. Anyone want to elaborate, though? |
Agreed, and the iPhone is a LOT thicker than the iPod touch - like it would feel awkward to have in your pocket.
As far as the internet interface goes, it's great - typing is easy, and it's plenty easy to zoom in and what-not. First handheld device I've seen that seems to do interwebs well. |
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| stevebutabi |
| Is there a monthly fee for the Touch to be able to connect to the internet? |
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| bas |
| quote: | Originally posted by stevebutabi
Is there a monthly fee for the Touch to be able to connect to the internet? |
Probably just connects to any wifi server. |
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| nchs09 |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
Agreed, and the iPhone is a LOT thicker than the iPod touch - like it would feel awkward to have in your pocket.
As far as the internet interface goes, it's great - typing is easy, and it's plenty easy to zoom in and what-not. First handheld device I've seen that seems to do interwebs well. |
i know a couple of poeple with the iphone... its thinner than my razr |
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| jupiterone |
| I just realized the new iPod has internet. the iPhone then. My bad. |
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| Furor Aquila |
| I got mine a week ago. It's nice but I think the iPhone would have been better if it was for any carrier instead of just AT&T. |
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| LoveHate |
im buying one to.
but how did you get the 16 gigs for $329? the website says its $399:conf: |
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| RJT |
| quote: | Originally posted by LoveHate
im buying one to.
but how did you get the 16 gigs for $329? the website says its $399:conf: |
UW Apple Store student discount.
And the internet is just standard 802.11b or whatever the hell it's called - connects to any wireless network. |
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| stevebutabi |
| quote: | Originally posted by bas
Probably just connects to any wifi server. |
I see, I thought it might connect through a carrier so that you could download tunes from anywhere will phone reception. Guess that's what the iPhone is for!
How is the battery life on this thing? I have a nano and it's pretty pathetic... like 7-8 hours tops. |
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| RJT |
| quote: | Originally posted by stevebutabi
I see, I thought it might connect through a carrier so that you could download tunes from anywhere will phone reception. Guess that's what the iPhone is for!
How is the battery life on this thing? I have a nano and it's pretty pathetic... like 7-8 hours tops. |
Haven't really tested the battery, but I do know that if it ever gets to the point where it lasts less than 5 hours Apple will replace it (the entire iPod) for me for free.
And you can download songs (via WiFi) from other machines or the iTunes store, and with WiFi pretty much everywhere these days, I don't really see the need for cellular internets. |
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| stevebutabi |
When you say "other machines" do you mean other iPod Touch devices?
Can anyone recommend a mobile power pack that you can recharge the battery with on the go? I found this one for the plane: http://www.inflightpower.com/products.asp don't know if it's legit. |
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