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 Crippled Bluetooth, Wi-Fi search eats battery, BUT... March 28, 2010
Karma (Texas)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
As indicated in the title, the Bluetooth is crippled, and I say this because while my cell phone can see the Touch via Bluetooth, my cell phone can't send anything to the Touch. I have pictures and videos of my son that he wants to see on the Touch, but they just won't transfer via Bluetooth. Granted, the pictures can be transferred via iTunes and a computer, but I don't always have my computer with me, and iTunes seems to not want to work properly. Now, having said that, there is a free app, available from the iTunes store that allows the transfer of pictures from one Touch or iPhone to another, but doesn't allow transfer of pictures from anything else to the Touch. I still haven't found any way to get a video that I took onto the Touch.
As for the Wi-Fi, I absolutely love this capability, and I use it as often as I can in places where it has already connected to a network. However, I try not to use it in places where I am unsure of Wi-Fi availability, and that is because the process of searching for Wi-Fi really eats the battery life. Just to give you some idea of how much: the battery can be fully charged (as in, it was just unplugged from a charger) and within one minute (and that is a generous estimate) of searching for a Wi-Fi connection, the battery is down by at least a third to almost half of its capacity, and that is not an exaggeration. I generally leave the Wi-Fi feature off unless I can plug in to charge or I know there is Wi-Fi available.
A bit of advice:
1) First and foremost, read the longer, more in-depth reviews posted here. They are definitely worth your time and attention.
2) Get a car and/or wall charger!
3) Try the free apps available in the iTunes app store.
4) If you don't need the volume control and the built-in mic, get more comfortable earbuds.
All in all, if you want a portable media device that can surf the web, you won't be disappointed.
Tips for Possible iTouch Buyers April 21, 2010
Frank Forrest (Northern California)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Virtually everything that needs to be said about this great gadget has been posted here and other locations on the Internet, so I won't go into why I found the iTouch such a sensational "everything device."
What I will do here is to give some practical advice on how to arrive at which iTouch to purchase...whether you should opt for the 8GB, 32GB, or 64GB in addition to which generation you should consider...the 2nd generation or third generation. Ready? Here we go.
Is the iTouch Right for You?
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I was struggling quite a bit between the 8GB model and the 32GB model. These devices are truly wonderful but the price point is high enough to make you blink a little and wonder if they are worth buying. The answer to this question can be answered by asking yourself these questions. Do you like to play lots of games? Do you like to view YouTube videos? Do you have a reasonable amount of MP3s? Do you like to read online? And lastly, are you a gadget sort of a guy or girl?
If you can answer yes to all of the above, most likely you are a prime candidate for an iTouch. If you are just a music lover and don't really do much of the other things listed, you probably should bypass the iTouch and opt for a bigger capacity MP3 player.
The Models
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Ok, the next question on the mind of potential iTouch buyers is "which model should I buy?" This becomes a little more complicated because there are differences between the 8GB model and the 32 and 64GB model besides capacity. Let's break this down into easy to understand bits:
* The 8GB 3rd Generation Model is the SAME as the 8GB 2rd Generation model iTouch. The exception is that the 3rd Gen model gives you an upgrade in firmware.
* The 32/64GB 3rd gen models are the only ones that have an upgraded processor, graphics, and the speaker-mic headset.
2nd Gen or 3rd Gen?
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Is it worth bumping up to the 3rd Gen model? It all depends. If you are a gaming guy like I am, you may want to go to the newest model because of the extra speed and graphics capacity of the device. Can you really tell the difference between 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen models? Yes, but the difference in speed and future graphics capacity may not be a deal breaker for you if your needs are primarily for watching videos and playing music. If you like games, the upgrade to the 3rd Gen may be the way to go.
8GB, 32GB or 64GB?
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There was a struggle to buy either the 8GB or 32GB model. I don't have a really big collection of music compared to my friends collections but I still have a moderately sizable library. 8GB seemed to be more than enough for this purpose until I did a trial run of all the games, videos, and apps I would be loading onto my device. Suddenly, my 8GB didn't seem sufficient. I decided to just bite the bullet and go for the 32GB. For just a few tens more, I'd get the upgrade in hardware and graphics plus four times the capacity of the 8GB.
The bottom line is this...if you are seriously considering an 8GB model, be very certain that this is enough storage capacity for your future needs. You may only have 4GB of MP3s at the moment, but if you add more music, videos, games and apps later, that 8GB may start to look very crowded for your needs. In short, the 8GB model will save you a few dollars over the 32GB model, but if you are a typical gadget person, you'll fill up your iTouch with lots of stuff and you'll easily surpass 8GB. Also, you don't really get a full 8GB of capacity. 1GB is taken up by the operating system so for all intents and purposes you're only getting 7GB of real storage.
For the moderate or semi-tech person who is looking for a fun device but doesn't see a need to install tons of games and apps, the 8GB should be sufficient...but remember, you won't be getting the faster processor or improved graphics.
64GB are for users who have monster collections of music, photos, games, etc. This is where we get into the rarefied atmosphere of the "biggest and most expensive." This tier is reserved for mega users or those who just want the top of the line because its there.
My iTouch
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I use mine primarily for gaming, music, and videos. However, with a typical playing time of about 3-4 hours with the standard battery, for intense gaming sessions, surfing, playing music or watching videos, this time limit is rather restrictive. I opted to buy an external battery pack for my iTouch and this has been an excellent solution for my needs. I can use my iTouch for a whole week using the battery pack without recharging. Of course I have the brightness turned down and the wifi turned off to extend my battery life, but since I primarily am a night owl, the lower screen brightness is no problem.
Conclusion
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I have purchased many electronics devices and gadgets over the years but the iTouch has topped them all. It is a virtual entertainment system in the palm of my hand. Was it an expensive purchase? Yes, but the payoff in value will take care of that the first week you use it. :D
Apples Digital Swiss Army Knife September 21, 2009
Vanamali Ashram (Heartwood, USA)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
I traded up from my first generation iPod because the G1 pod didn't have the processing power that iPod OS3 demanded. Since the recent operating system upgrade, my G1 ipod seemed sluggish and Apps like Apple Mail, and the NT Times would hang-up or crash. The 3G software was demanding too much of the G1 processor. The G1 lost much of the electronic fairy dust magic of the Apple experience. I am so happy with my 3G ipod... the magic is back... it loads web pages & Apps so much faster. Apple has also improved energy management/battery life in the G3. Sure I too am disappointed that Apples Digital Swiss Army Knife with 75,000 tools, isn't also a camera... but what it is... a powerful mini computer thats smaller than a box of Chiclets is so... so... sweet!
Make Phone Calls With Your iTouch? - Yes You Can December 31, 2009
Book Reader
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Don't make the same mistake I made. I bought the 8GB model and found myself running out of space so quickly, so I splurged and bought the 32GB model!
What's not to love about an iTouch?
Especially interesting is that you can MAKE AND RECEIVE PHONE CALLS WITH AN ITOUCH using the app called SKYPE. All you need is wifi access your earbuds with the built in microphone (included with purchase) an account with SKYPE and you're all set.
What's not to love about an iTouch?
Ipod Touch as a daily organizer January 16, 2010
JTS (Harford, CT)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased the Ipod Classic a couple of years ago and love it and therefore was not in the market for another mp3 player. However, when I read about the Ipod Touch I was very intrigued by its many features and ability to download a wide variety of apps. To justify purchasing another Ipod so soon after getting the Classic I did some research on how the Touch performed as a daily organizer. The idea was to replace my current organizer, a 4 year old Palm Tungsten, with the Touch. It was very important to me that I didnt lose any of the Palm features as it has been my lifeline organizer for both work and personal. I primarily use the Palm calender, contacts, memo, and notes. Based on that context, here are the Pros and Cons of this really cool gadget as I see it so far:
PROS:
a) Excellent design, feel, response. Just a really cool gadget to have. Also, it seems to have very reliable performance so far.
b) The built in calendar on the Touch is extremely limited (i.e. it sucks) but you can purchase Pocket Informant (PI) from the app store which will give you a robust and flexible calendar and To Do program. Pocket Informant is still not 100% on par with the Palm calendar features I'm accustomed to but some of the gaps are minor (i.e. Palm allows for annual calendar view, PI does not, Palm will highlight conflicts in your schedule, PI does not). The good news is PI is constantly being improved and updated and you get these updates for free after purchase.
c) I use my Palm to store alot of notes and info (i.e. birthdays, passwords, addresses, etc). There is no good program on the Touch to do this but once again there is a great app that can handle this feature. Its called Awesome Note. This program actually exceeds anything that I had on my Palm. I love it.
d) The contacts program on the Touch is adequate and does the job so that I don't need to download any special app for it.
e) Based on what I mentioned, the touch makes for a solid daily organizer. I would say its a hair below what a dedicated organizer like the Palm Tungsten is but that difference is overcome by all the extra features the Touch has that the Palm doesnt. Like Wi-Fi internet access(which works flawlessly), really great game player, and the biggest advantage of them all - countless apps to choose from which expands the Touch capabilities by leaps and bounds. I downloaded a free dictionary so now I don't have to reference a large bulky hardcopy dictionary anymore. I downloaded a free unit converter and a free language translater. All of this at the tip of my fingers and in a small sleek package.
d) Oh yeah I almost forgot its also an mp3 player too...
CONS
a) Some of the important apps I mentioned before are not built into the Touch. You have to pay extra to download them.
b) Battery life. The Palm can easily go about a week of normal usage before charging. I've had to charge the Touch much more frequently. I'd say every other day on average.
c) It does not come with an external charger. The cable that comes with it will only charge if its connected to your PC. You can easily buy an external charger but it costs extra (make sure the charger is compatible with 3rd Generation)
d) There is not a direct, straightforward sync process. The Palm came with desktop software allowing you to sync all your contacts, calendar, notes, todo's in one easy shot with your PC. The Touch uses iTunes which is good to sync your media and apps but everything else is a little more complicated. I'm still trying to figure out the easiest way to sync. This is important to me because if I ever lose my Touch or it breaks then I will have lost all my info with no backup.
In conclusion this is a great product and I havent even loaded one song onto it yet because its much more than a media player. By the way, Vaja makes some excellent cases for the iPod. The prices are on the high end but the quality and styles are top notch and will last a lifetime. I have vaja cases for my Palm and Classic and have never had to replace them.
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