IPod Touch or Classic

Have an opportunity to get an iPod Touch (rebate offer when purchase a MacBook via edu store) – Any pitfalls as compared with the Classic?
I haven't frequented the iPod forums as I've an older, non-movie ipod and it's been working fine.
Advice/Comments appreciated
Geoff

In addition to what the other poster said, the storage capacity of the Touch is a big thing to consider. They currently only come in 8 gb and 16 gb. If this will be your primary iPod, and you have a TON of music that you MUST always have with you at all times, the Touch is probably not going to be the way to go. I had a Classic that I still use as my music library, and on my Touch I really only keep new stuff and whatever I am currently into, plus movies/tv shows/games.
If storage space is not a huge issue for you, then I recommend the Touch. It's just plain cool, and is much more than just a music player.

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I need to synch my iphone, ipod touch and classic to a Mac that I have and 2 I am about to buy. I have legally paid for all my music. If I use migration on my new Macs and clone the original, can I use my iAppliances on all 3 Macs?

I need to synch my iphone, ipod touch and classic to a Mac that I have and 2 I am about to buy. I have legally paid for all my music. If I use migration on my new Macs and clone the original, can I use my iAppliances on all 3 Macs?

Yes.
You can authorize up to 5 computers to play itunes music ( pre-itunes plus). There is no limit on itunes plus ( all itunes music for the past several years) and imported music.
You can sync as many ipods/ipads/iphones as you like to each of your computers.

IPod Touch, Nano & Classics Not Recongized in iTunes or Windows !!

I have 1 iPod Touch, 2 iPod Classic & 1 iPod Nano (brand new one)
Since the iTunes V9 update none of them will show up in Windows or iTunes.
I have tryed the 5 R's, wiping everything off the computer and reinstalling it, reinstalling iTunes and more!
Still nothing
Have any of you had the same problem and managed to solve it ??
Thanks in advance

What version of iTunes is on your computer?

Looking to Buy iPod touch or Classic

I am thinking of buying an iPod, either a Touch or Classic. But the specs call for a USB 2.0 port. I have an eMac (see specs below). Would I be able to buy a current generation iPod with the type of USB I have? When I called the Apple Store they told me it was not compatible with my computer and I would need to buy a new computer with a 2.0 USB. Is this true? Any suggestions?

Some of the key advantages and disadvantages of the iPod touch are as follows:
Advantages.
Larger screen for video playback
Safari Web Browser and WiFi for web access at any WiFi hotspot/home.
Flash memory is faster
Beautiful interface
Add, edit and remove Calendar and Contacts
Add, Edit and Email Notes buy they don't sync to Mac/PC
Add 3rd party apps (from Feb 08 - cost???)
Flash Memory is much less prone to damage.
Email access in WiFi hotspots, offline composing and read of email
Google Maps and Directions (one prepared set of directions isavailable offline)
Weather and Stocks widgets
Disadvantages
No disk mode
Reduced battery life
No offline Games (until Feb anyhow)
No To Do function
Unable to view Podcast notes.
Much smaller storage
In the end it depends on your needs. Go to the shop and try the touch. If you don't get the "wow" then perhaps go for the classic this time.
cheers
mrtotes
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Wanting to Buy IPOD TOUCH or CLASSIC

Hi all,
Just wondering which one I should go for either the Classic or Touch. Just wondering about peoples opinion prior to purchasing one. I intend to buy one by the morning of the 26th Australia Day
cheers Mick

Some of the key advantages and disadvantages of the iPod touch are as follows:
Advantages.
Larger screen for video playback
Safari Web Browser and WiFi for web access at any WiFi hotspot/home.
Flash memory is faster
Beautiful interface
Add, edit and remove Calendar and Contacts
Add, Edit and Email Notes buy they don't sync to Mac/PC
Add 3rd party apps (from Feb 08 - cost???)
Flash Memory is much less prone to damage.
Email access in WiFi hotspots, offline composing and read of email
Google Maps and Directions (one prepared set of directions isavailable offline)
Weather and Stocks widgets
Disadvantages
No disk mode
Reduced battery life
No offline Games (until Feb anyhow)
No To Do function
Unable to view Podcast notes.
Much smaller storage
In the end it depends on your needs. Go to the shop and try the touch. If you don't get the "wow" then perhaps go for the classic this time.
cheers
mrtotes
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IPod Touch 4th gen trouble connecting to my Win-Vista 64bit computer via USB.

Hi,
I seem to have an issue with my iPod Touch 4G. Ever since upgrading to iOS5.
The iPod Touch has had issues connecting, via direct USB, to my Windows Vista 64 bit computer. When I connect it, via USB, the computer will report the iPod Touch 4G as an "Unrecognized Device." This prevents me from using the USB to sync the iPod or charge it via the computer's USB connection.
My work around is to turn off the iPod (via red slide bar method) then connect it to the USB. At this point, it in it will automatically re-start the iPod and then it will recognize and sync or charge. I can also connect it have it report as an "Unrecognized Device" leave it connected, turn it off(red slide bar) and turn it back on and it will also connect charge and sync.
The problem is that I must turn it off every time I want to connect it. I can sync via wi-fi (but this causes issues with music that others have shared with me-keeps asking for their i-Tunes account) (happened after I "re-set" the I-Pod). I needed to hard sync with the computer to make all the rights work out.
This same USB cable and computer works just fine with my other iPods (Touch 3G, Classic) and my iPhone 4S. Only problem device is the Touch 4G. The problematic iPod and same USB cable works without issue on other computers (i.e.: don't have to turn it off and then plug it in).
I've followed the apple instructions and sequence to remove I-Tunes and a bunch of other related software and then reinstall it. I've reset my iPod. Nothing corrects this issue with this particular iPod. I've changed USB ports, tried other USB cables nothing changes the fact that I have to turn off and back on the iPod Touch 4G each time before I can get it to be properly recognized by the computer and thus charge or be recognized by iTunes.
This only started to happen to the iPod Touch 4G after I upgraded it from iOS4 to iOS5. I also have iOS5 on my iPhone 4S - with no issues. My other iPod Touch 3G is using iOS4. It connects and syncs fine.
I've figured out a work around but, does anyone know how to fix this issue? Thanks

Hi,
Yes, I have restored from Backup via i-Cloud. I've restored the iPod to factory settings. It seem like there is a driver issue. I installed iOS 5.01 and updated iTunes to 10.5.3.3 at about the same time. Win-Vista64, iTunes and iPod are all up to date. Apple Genius, at local Apple store was also perplexed. He suggested I ask the community. So, here I am.
It is strange that I can connect to other computers. But, the other computers have Win 7. Could this be a Vista64 driver issue?

How do I get my artists to sort by last name on my new ipod touch?

How do I get my artists to sort on my ipod touch 5th gen? I have tried all the sort fields in my iTunes, and that appears to have worked there, but even after I sync the ipod touch to it, the artists still appear on the ipod by first name. I am new to the ipod touch, my classic just died recently, very unhappy that I couldn't replace it.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4221

I bought two songs off itunes and they wont sync onto my ipod touch but they did sync onto my ipod classic. I have tried all troubleshooting ideas to get the songs to sync on my ipod toch but nothing works. :(

I bought some songs off of itunes and the songs synced onto my ipod CLASSIC but they didnt sync into my ipod TOUCH. I have tried authorizing and deauthorizing my laptop, updating softwares but nothing works. Anyone know why this is happening?!?!?!

Hi,
The songs need to be in the playlist(s) that go onto the ipod touch.
Plug the ipod touch into the computer and go to the music section of it from the devices menu. From here make sure that the playlist(s) that go on to this ipod are the ones that have the new songs.
Once this is done, click sync/apply.
I hope this helps.

Should I avoid iPod Touch and go for the classic?

I currently am using an old 256mb player, and I need a new ipod, its getting ordered next week or so... (xmas present, so I gotta wait until christmas.)
I have 27gb of media, but only 6.7 gb of songs in iTunes. Most people say, well you got so much, get the classic. What is really stopping me from getting the classic is that the ipod touch has wifi. I have a wifi network in my house, and now that I sold my PSP and my laptop is gone, I cant sit in my living room and browse the internet. I really miss that. I am worried about a few things with the ipod touch:
1. Not enough storage for me - I will have to have a mixed bag of media
2. Reports of touchscreen becoming unresponsive after a few weeks +
3. Battery life and reliability - short battery life and it is expensive to replace when it really dies
4. No games that can be played when wifi isnt around - yet
The things I like about the touch is:
1. WIFI - I love safari and I am a youtube addict
2. Widescreen - so much nicer to watch vids on a widescreen
3. Thin - my ipod will always be in my pocket, so the thinner the better
4. Glass multitouch screen - makes you feel like your part of the device
5. OSX - since it is more of a portable computer, there are endless possibilities with it - remember, apple comes out with a SDK in feb...
6. Amazing cover flow
Disadvantages of classic:
1. Hard drive is less reliable than flash
2. No wifi
3. Smaller screen
4. No option to fit videos and pics to screen while watching them on ipod
5. Cover flow feels like crap after using a touch/iphone
Advantages:
1. Hard drive - more storage
2. Longer lasting and cheaper battery
3. Cheaper
4. In its 6th gen so you dont have to worry as much about its technology failing like you do with the touch
5. GAMES - I am always on the go and would love to be able to play texas hold em, I am a major texas hold em freak.
I went to the apple store 4 times since the new ipods were release, and EVERY SINGLE TIME I walk out saying "Ok, iPod touch it is." Then I get home and open iTunes and sit down and realize that it just isn't enough storage. I have had a 4gb ipod mini 2nd gen and a 2gb ipod nano second gen in the past and with both devices I have had to choose what I wanted on my iPod, I am really sick of that. Let me know what you guys think. BTW my mini eventually died and I sold the nano because I was in need of money.
Lastly, my budget limit is $300, so its 80gb iPod Classic vs 8gb ipod touch.
On a side note my name isn't rebecca and I am not a girl... I am Garrett, and am a male college student. Thanks...

i got my 16GB touch about a week ago and I LOVE IT. There is only one problem that I can see with it and that is the SHEAR FEAR of damaging it. I mean the thing is pretty much all screen. I know its hardy and hard to scratch but unfortunately it is possible and you will absolutely HATE YOURSELF if you scratch your baby hehe. But with a case and a screenprotector you can diminish that fear.
I also agree with A A P L that the touch is currently the only iPod on the market that can progressively get better. I mean with the classic sure software updates will improve functionality but your pretty much stuck with what you get the day you bring it home. But with the touch, with all the apps that were gonna get on it, we will always have new features commin out.
Sure there are a few software bugs but what do you expect with a brand new piece of technology. There are really no hardware problems that afflict all ipod touchs except what you mentioned about battery life. But there are even ways to get around that. All in all I am very happy with my purchase and I feel with the touch you will be too.

I have my iTunes on my PC and have an iPod Classic, I have just purchased an iPod touch and want to load all of my Itunes music onto it, how do I do this and not loose my library, I'm not very computer savvy.

I have my iTunes on my PC and have an iPod Classic, I have just purchased an iPod touch and want to load all of my Itunes music onto it, how do I do this and not loose my library, I'm not very computer savvy.

You sync music the same way as on the Classic. What you sync to an iPod does not effect the iTunes library on your computer.
iTunes 11 for Windows: Syncing overview
or
iTunes 11 for Mac: Syncing overview

Itunes sees my ipod touch but not my ipod classic; windows 8 sees each of them

I had an ipod classic 80Gb (older device - 4th gen?) as my daily device, a 16gb touch (newer one - 4th I think) as a backup when my ancient PC crashed and died, had to get a new one. This happened 1st of Sept. New PC has windows 8, and I downloaded latest itunes onto it. This latest itunes recognizes my ipod touch, even synced my new library with it (yes, I had to completely redo my playlists etc after the crash as itunes would not recognize the old library I had had on the ipod). But plugging my (older ?) ipod classic into the same usb port, itunes does NOT even recognize that there is an ipod. Here is what happens :
An olive green windowlet comes up (from itunes ?), beeps at me, tells me "there is a problem with this drive please scan the drive now and fix it". I assume it means the drive with the ipod in it because the beep happens right after I plug in the usb cable. I can see this usb port on windows file system, it says "ipod", and can, after some waiting, see the directories... iPod_Control > Music > Fxx etc., under which there appear to be songs ... mp3 and m4a and wav files, but their names are abbreviated with 4 caps, eg. IXOK.mpe, IPDT.mp3 ... but the little earphone symbol shows beside so possibly I could even play one were I to double click it (default player might come up etc.)... have not tried this yet. The default player mentioned would be itunes, but here is a problem : the whole time that my unrecognized-by-itunes ipod is plugged into the usb, itunes is completely hung up... can't even move the window across the screen. Once I pull the thing out of the usb, itunes is fine again.
This ipod that is not recognized has also been behaving as if it needs a new battery ... does not hold a charge more than a couple of hours... this has been the case since shortly before the new computer, however during the time that there is a charge it does play songs, ff, etc just like always. So I am not sure if this has anything to do with somebody's (itunes' ?) perception that "there is a problem with this drive..."...
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I ended up Erase and Syncing again just like I was moving to a new iTunes library. The relationship between my iPod Touch and iTunes got messed up. Everything else was fine. Once I did that everything backed up and re-synced fine.
So glad I didn't have to restore. The weird thing that happened was I canceled out from the Erase and Sync both times and iTunes still attempted to do it anyway. Once I let it, it worked fine.

I have an ipod classic my daughter has an ipod touch, how do I put both on the same computer for different libraries

I have an ipod classic my daughter has an ipod touch, can I put both libraries on same computer and how is this done???

I would think you can. If you don't want them to be synced the same, create a playlist with your daughters music, and one with yours, and configure iTunes to only sych the selected playlists.

I have an iPad, iPod touch, iPod classic. I tried using one account for allow only not being able to sign on with my touch. Do I need separate accounts for each?

Do I need separate accounts for each?
I have an iPad, iPod classic and an iPod touch.
Can not sign on to App Store with the touch.
So how can I set up a new account?

Error message -can not sign into App Store
Same message for iTunes
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Hi, is there a way to sync my iPod classic with my iPod touch without using a pc? I have also have an iPad2 if that can help??

HI, I have an iPod touch with all my songs on it and also have a 5th gen classic which is connected to my car. My laptop died on me a while back and I replaced it with an iPad 2. I now am unsure how I can keep updating my classic seeing as I no longer have a pc with iTunes on it?
IS there a way I can continue purchasing music via my iPod touch/iPad and then sync them with my iPod classic for he car? I don't really want to have to buy a new laptop just for iTunes!
I have seen iTunes match being talked about and am wondering if this could be a solution, but again not sure how I will get new purchases on I the classic as its not wireless etc?!
THanks in advance for any help.

No. You can sync content directly from an iPod to another iPod or iPad. The content you wish to transfer needs to be in your iTunes library first.
B-rock

TS1363 my ipod classic is visible in windows but not in itunes, this happens on 2 different computers where my iphone and ipod touch work fine which leads me to think something is up with the ipod itself and i cant find any threads to help

my ipod classic is visible in windows but not in itunes, this happens on 2 different computers where my iphone and ipod touch work fine which leads me to think something is up with the ipod itself and i cant find any threads to help.
any thoughts anyone??

Perhaps the reason you haven't had any replies is because there is no such thing as an 8GB iPod Classic.
I suggest that you begin by correctly identifying which iPod you have.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353

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