Ipod Touch

rack04 · 01-19-2009, 03:55 PM

Is there anything similar to an Ipod Touch that is less expensive? My wife wants an Ipod Touch but I just don't see her using it all too often. Thanks.

01-19-2009, 04:02 PM

Samsung P2 is an alternative. http://pages.samsung.com/us/p2/

01-19-2009, 04:04 PM

http://www.amazon.com/tag/ipod%20touch%20alternative

tchariya · 01-19-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rack04

Is there anything similar to an Ipod Touch that is less expensive? My wife wants an Ipod Touch but I just don't see her using it all too often. Thanks.

What are you looking for for her? multi-media player? bigger screen? internet accessibility?

How do you envision her using it?
What does she want out of it?

Do you want the GUI interface to be super friendly?
How about loading the music to it?

Blueface · 01-19-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tchariya

What are you looking for for her? multi-media player? bigger screen? internet accessibility?

How do you envision her using it?
What does she want out of it?

Do you want the GUI interface to be super friendly?
How about loading the music to it?

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The Professor · 01-19-2009, 04:36 PM

You could also do a used iPod Touch from ebay or CraigsList. Personally, I've never seen anything that's quite as user-friendly as the iPod ... and the Touch is in a league of its own (especially when you consider all the apps and stuff you can get for it).

rack04 · 01-19-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tchariya

What are you looking for for her? multi-media player? bigger screen? internet accessibility?

How do you envision her using it?
What does she want out of it?

Do you want the GUI interface to be super friendly?
How about loading the music to it?

Honestly, I think she wants it because it's cool and since we don't currently have AT&T she can't get an IPHONE. She'll use it for listening to music while jogging. She want's video capability so she can watch movies while traveling. Super friendly would be real nice but not a requirement.

AD720 · 01-19-2009, 04:52 PM

Does she currently use iTunes to organize/play her music on the computer?

doctorcue · 01-19-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rack04

Honestly, I think she wants it because it's cool and since we don't currently have AT&T she can't get an IPHONE. She'll use it for listening to music while jogging. She want's video capability so she can watch movies while traveling. Super friendly would be real nice but not a requirement.

If it is going to be used during exercise; how about the Nano? It can play video too; just a smaller screen (about 1/2).

The Touch is sweet. TONS of apps available either for free or less than $10. The GUI is sweet. iTunes just went DRM-free and better quality.

Tough to beat Apple in this segment. Man up and get the Touch! Got to take care of the lady!

tchariya · 01-19-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rack04

Honestly, I think she wants it because it's cool and since we don't currently have AT&T she can't get an IPHONE. She'll use it for listening to music while jogging. She want's video capability so she can watch movies while traveling. Super friendly would be real nice but not a requirement.

Hard to work out with that nice piece of hardware in your hand..or not secured to the machine or even on your arm.

Its hard to reason with S.O. sometimes. I say look out for a good deal for the previous gen with 4/8gb and see how she likes it and how she might handle it.

King James · 01-19-2009, 05:21 PM

If she doesn't want it for internet/apps then no need really...that is the big selling point I think. You can just get a regular ipod to watch videos on.... but if she will use the internet and that then the touch is definitely worth it.

rack04 · 01-19-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Does she currently use iTunes to organize/play her music on the computer?

No.

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Originally Posted by tchariya

Hard to work out with that nice piece of hardware in your hand..or not secured to the machine or even on your arm.

Its hard to reason with S.O. sometimes. I say look out for a good deal for the previous gen with 4/8gb and see how she likes it and how she might handle it.

She'll be jogging behind a stroller. So having a place for the device shouldn't be an issue.

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Originally Posted by doctorcue

Man up and get the Touch! Got to take care of the lady!

Very likely.

AD720 · 01-19-2009, 06:50 PM

The reason I ask about her currently using iTunes is if she was it would be a PITA to get a non-apple device. You have more options if she is not.

Seems like she wants what she wants though. I figure if you get her the ipod you are good for at least 2 boxes of cigars.

Apple has a refurb 8gb for $179.99, refurb 16gb for $219.99 and refurn 32gb for $319.99 (all first generation) -

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FA...mco=MjE0NTU0MQ

That will save you a couple bucks.

gettysburgfreak · 01-19-2009, 07:24 PM

I love my Ipod touch, great little gizmo.

Cigargal · 01-19-2009, 07:28 PM

nothing can touch the iTouch. I have used mine to surf the web in airports and watch movies, play videos

rack04 · 01-19-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

The reason I ask about her currently using iTunes is if she was it would be a PITA to get a non-apple device. You have more options if she is not.

Seems like she wants what she wants though. I figure if you get her the ipod you are good for at least 2 boxes of cigars.

Apple has a refurb 8gb for $179.99, refurb 16gb for $219.99 and refurn 32gb for $319.99 (all first generation) -

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FA...mco=MjE0NTU0MQ

That will save you a couple bucks.

Now you're talking. Do these carry any kind of warranty?

AD720 · 01-19-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rack04

Now you're talking. Do these carry any kind of warranty?

The same warranty as a non-refurb -

Overview

Apple Certified Refurbished Products

- Quality products/great prices
- Stringent refurbishment process prior to sale
- Covered by Apple's One-Year Limited Warranty
- AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased
- Supplies are limited

To learn more about Apple Certified Refurbished Products
CLICK HERE.

Plus you can still get the apple care for an extra $60.

rack04 · 01-19-2009, 08:02 PM

Thanks for all the help. I see Amazon has the 2nd gen for not much more. When you all talk about "cool" applications, what are you referring too? Games?

Swampper · 01-19-2009, 08:18 PM

If SHE wants the Touch, you got to get the Touch. You have no choice bro.

King James · 01-19-2009, 08:25 PM

if you want one... I would suggest paying a few more bucks for the 2nd gen ones versus the 1st gen. increase in battery life, external speaker, and smaller size

01-19-2009, 03:55 PM	#1
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Ipod Touch Is there anything similar to an Ipod Touch that is less expensive? My wife wants an Ipod Touch but I just don't see her using it all too often. Thanks. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

01-19-2009, 04:02 PM	#2
JKim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ipod Touch Samsung P2 is an alternative. http://pages.samsung.com/us/p2/

01-19-2009, 04:04 PM	#3
JKim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ipod Touch http://www.amazon.com/tag/ipod%20touch%20alternative

01-19-2009, 04:36 PM	#6
The Professor i wish i was geRRy... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,703 Trading: (7)	Re: Ipod Touch You could also do a used iPod Touch from ebay or CraigsList. Personally, I've never seen anything that's quite as user-friendly as the iPod ... and the Touch is in a league of its own (especially when you consider all the apps and stuff you can get for it).

01-19-2009, 04:52 PM	#8
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Ipod Touch Does she currently use iTunes to organize/play her music on the computer? __________________

01-19-2009, 05:21 PM	#11
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Ipod Touch If she doesn't want it for internet/apps then no need really...that is the big selling point I think. You can just get a regular ipod to watch videos on.... but if she will use the internet and that then the touch is definitely worth it. __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

01-19-2009, 06:50 PM	#13
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Ipod Touch The reason I ask about her currently using iTunes is if she was it would be a PITA to get a non-apple device. You have more options if she is not. Seems like she wants what she wants though. I figure if you get her the ipod you are good for at least 2 boxes of cigars. Apple has a refurb 8gb for $179.99, refurb 16gb for $219.99 and refurn 32gb for $319.99 (all first generation) - http://store.apple.com/us/product/FA...mco=MjE0NTU0MQ That will save you a couple bucks. __________________

01-19-2009, 07:24 PM	#14
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Ipod Touch I love my Ipod touch, great little gizmo. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-19-2009, 07:28 PM	#15
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: Ipod Touch nothing can touch the iTouch. I have used mine to surf the web in airports and watch movies, play videos

01-19-2009, 08:02 PM	#18
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Ipod Touch Thanks for all the help. I see Amazon has the 2nd gen for not much more. When you all talk about "cool" applications, what are you referring too? Games? __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

01-19-2009, 08:18 PM	#19
Swampper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Ipod Touch If SHE wants the Touch, you got to get the Touch. You have no choice bro.

01-19-2009, 08:25 PM	#20
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Ipod Touch if you want one... I would suggest paying a few more bucks for the 2nd gen ones versus the 1st gen. increase in battery life, external speaker, and smaller size __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006