Is the iPod Touch really worth it ?

I currently have the 30 Gb iPod and I am happy with it - no complaints.
I was thinking for Christmas to treat myself to the 8 or 16 Gig iPod Touch.
I wanted opinions / views of whether people thought that purchasing the NEW iPod Touch was worth it? Perhaps those of you who have it find alot of bugs or issues with it.
Comments / opinions / suggestions are much appreciated!
Thanks!
Ty

I would say if you can afford it and are willing to spend the money then without a doubt yes!
I recently went back to my 30GB iPod Video after a couple of weeks on my iTouch and I couldn't believe at just how slow and cumbersome the old one was. Don't be too put off by the 16GB size of the Touch, sure we would all like more, but for me 16GB is plenty at the moment. I have 15 albums with over 350 songs and that only takes up 1.8GB.
Because the memory is Flash, there is no waiting for the HDD to boot up (because there isnt one) which results in instant playing.
The iTouch isnt without its faults, but its miles better than the classic.

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What the iPod touch really needs.

So I may have missed a thread on this... But does it not seem logical that what the the iPod touch really needs bluetooth. I could care less about using bluetooth for audio, synking or anything else but 1 thing...
Given that the iPhone is locked into AT&T wouldn't a bluetooth enabled pone allow you to use bluetooth's networking abilities to share you cell phones data plan? Granted some wireless providers (cough*verizon*cough) cripple there phones and disable this feature. but it would be at least an option to some people.

The ipod touch does not support bluetooth nor does it have bluetooth built into the device. THere are bluetooth adapters that you might use for like headphones but nothing like data transfer and what you mention. If this is a feature you would like on a future ipod then leave your feedback at the link below.
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipod.html
THese forums are for technical questions regarding the ipod touch and not for speculation or rumors. You should go elsewhere for such a thing. If your interested in how bluetooth works on the iphone then it is best to post your question about that product in the right forum linked below.
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1139
GFF

Is the Ipod touch 4g worth it?

Is the Ipod touch 4g worth it?

No offense, but again, you ask questions we cannot possible answer. You're getting upset because people can't give you an answer, but we just can't answer that sort of question. How do we know what color you'd prefer? Or whether an iPod touch would be worth it to you? Would you be happy if we just blindly told you "yes, it's worth it and get the white one" with no sort of justification as to why we tell you that?
Again, we'll be happy to help you with questions about features, what works well and what doesn't, and that sort of thing so you can decide whether or not an iPod touch is for you. But no one here can possible tell you what you would like, any more than we can tell you what color shirt you'll prefer or what you want for lunch.

Is the iPod Touch 5 worth buying now?

I wanted to buy the iPod touch 5th gen to experience all the cool features from the ios 7 .. I'm an android user but I have an iPad 3 at home which is my mother's and my sister has an iPhone 4s and a 5s. I just thought that i should get myself an ios device too. My price range is somewhere around the iPod touch 5 price so is it worth it to buy it now? Should I hold up for a while and wait for the next ipod? or is it ok if buy it now . of course the ipod isn't using the latest processor from apple but it's the same processor as the iphone 4s. it also packs up a 512 mb ram just like the iphone 4s. let's say if i couldnt wait any longer for the next ipod to come, should i buy it now? and if i bought the 5th there is no chance i'll have enough money to buy the 6th when it came out. the big question is, should i buy it now or wait for the next? I appreciate your answers.

Should I hold up for a while and wait for the next ipod?
The only way to avoid having to answer that for yourself is to wait until Apple is about to go out of business or stop making iPods altogether. That way, you can be sure there will never be a next iPod.

How much can the iPod Touch really hold?

Suddenly my 16GB iPod touch could hold 3000 of my photos, 40 videos and 4500 of my songs. But the album artwork was all wrong so I made the stupid decision of restoring my iPod.
Now I can only fit 2500 photos, home videos which are pretty weak on the MB and I had to compromise the 4500 songs to 4055.
What happened?

yeah it seems that the first restore left some fragmented files or somthing on your touch takin up some space. Another restore couldnt hurt and if it leaves more unuseable space you should look into a replacement cause it looks like a bug.

How good is the iPod Touch Upgrade?

How good is the iPod touch upgrade? is it really worth it? should i upgrade? or should i wait for the sdk to come out and then upgrade?
And are there any safety/security features for safari? to protect your ipod touch from hacks and viruses?

There were some Mac viruses in the past (like 10 years ago), but none for OS X.
Sophos provides a list of Mac viruses here. Almost all are from the late 1980's and early 1990's. The most recent one being June 1998 - and all of them affecting Mac OS 7, 8 or 9 - none for Mac OS X
Virus software on the Mac mainly detects and protects against passing on Windows viruses, which do nothing on a Mac.
In fact, Virus protection software on the Mac is a bit of a scam, as there's none to protect against.
A couple of 'proof-of-concept' viruses were demonstrated for OS X but never released, and as I said, there's not a single virus in the wild that affects current shipping versions of OS X.
Not a single one.

Is The iPhone 5 Really Worth It?

Hopefully I do not get bombarded by hardcore Apple fans but is the iPhone 5 really worth it. I used to have the iPhone 4S, but upgraded it to a Samsung Galaxy S3 and here is what I think of the iPhone 5. With phones like the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3, and the Nokia Lumia 920, I find it hard for the iPhone to win but some people are just brainwashed in Apple's company. The phone is like a iPod Touch 5G but the difference is that you can talk and text but with apps like Free SMS, in theory the only difference is the talk. iMean it is the same thing every year of realease, new hardware and design and new look, but the same interface. Personally I think that the 2 Samsungs and the Nokia are better phones but because of the people who don't realise Apple's products are the same every year one will sell more but it is not about how much it sells, it is about the overall phone. They even rip us off by changing the slot smaller so we have to pay EXTRA to get a converter or get a new dock. Anyway, any thoughts on this?

That's why there is choice in the marketplace - you buy whatever suits your needs/preferences best.
If you want to waste time learning where everything is in constantly changing interfaces every year, then that's your choice.
Many people like familiarity, and don't have time or inclination to re-learn how to use a phone every few months.
it is the same thing every year of realease, new hardware and design and new look
Huh? Either it is the same, or it is new - it can't be both.

Apps/Games and the iPod Touch/iPhone

Hello everyone! I will get it out of the way first, I am completely new to the iPod Touch! With that out of the way, I have a question that I'm hoping you guys can answer for me! Please bare with me!
My question is something that I haven't been able to find an answer to anywhere, and I'm really embarrassed to ask as I'm sure it's completely obvious. Do games and apps from the Apps Store (Like Rolando, Tap Tap, etc.) that run on the iPhone also work on the iPod Touch? I understand that certain apps may not run on different versions of the hardware, or work with different versions of firmware, etc., but that's one thing I've been extremely curious about, and what's caused me to put off buying an iPod Touch so far.
I'm sure someone knows and give me a quick and easy answer! Also, if it makes any difference, I'd be interested in getting the newest 8GB version that's in stores, and I live in Canada if that would make any difference at all! Thanks in advance everyone!

D'Fish'N'Seas wrote:
The description of the individual app will state whether it works on the Touch and what version of software/firmware is required.
Well that's always good to know! I've never had iTunes on my computer before, so I'd never really got a chance to look at any apps before to see what it's like, but thanks for the heads up!
D'Fish'N'Seas wrote:
One of the topics of many discussions on this forum is the fact that the iPod Touch does not at this time come pre-installed with the 3.0 software/firmware. It is at this point an optional upgrade, not necessary in getting you started with your Touch experience.
Good to know as well! I don't like the idea of having to pay for an update, but I guess it would most likely be worth it in the end, so I'd make sure to look into that!
D'Fish'N'Seas wrote:
Also, please be aware that you cannot purchase apps in Canada with an iTunes card, but will need a credit card on your iTunes account. Canadian law. You can search this forum for more information.
Really? That's quite inconvenient then huh? So what would the iTunes cards I have seen in my local Walmart be for then? Just music I guess? And I might be putting off the purchase of a Touch for a bit then, and will have to look into getting a credit card. Would something like a debit card or PayPal be an option?
D'Fish'N'Seas wrote:
My suggestion would be, when you make your purchase, get the Touch completely up and running with iTunes and your computer before adding anything to it.
Don't worry, I would make sure to have it in tip top shape before messing about with it and adding a bunch of things! Thanks for the all the info though!

A few questions about the iPod Touch

Okay so I'm thinking about getting one of these because friends have recommended them and I have the money. First off I bought a 2nd gen ipod nano off ebay a couple of months ago but lost everything on my pc so I'll have to replace all of the songs before I can sync it. Does this happen with the ipod touch? Or are they actually stored on it? Also, what are the best features of the ipod touch over the nano? And is it really worth it? Another friend has an iphone and said I should touches are crap and I should get an iphone because they're so much better, but they cost like 3x more than touches. Why are iphones so much better? Help is appreciated.

vedderfan94 wrote:
First off I bought a 2nd gen ipod nano off ebay a couple of months ago but lost everything on my pc so I'll have to replace all of the songs before I can sync it. Does this happen with the ipod touch?
Does what happen?
Are you blaming the loss of files on your PC on the iPod? You should always backup your PC's files whether or not you have an iPod.
vedderfan94 wrote:
Or are they actually stored on it?
Of course the songs are actually stored on the iPod, how else would you be able to carry them around with you and play music?
vedderfan94 wrote:
Also, what are the best features of the ipod touch over the nano?
Touch screen and apps.
vedderfan94 wrote:
And is it really worth it?
Your call.
vedderfan94 wrote:
Another friend has an iphone and said I should touches are crap and I should get an iphone because they're so much better, but they cost like 3x more than touches. Why are iphones so much better?
The Touch does not contain a cell phone, camera, GPS, or compass but otherwise essentially the same as an iPhone and running the same O/S.

I have an iPod touch and an iPad4. iTunes lets me work with the iPod Touch but won't show me what's on the iPad. Any ideas?

I have an iPod Touch and an iPad4. iTunes recognises both items and lets me work with the iPod Touch but won't work with the iPad. In fact iTunes does not respond to clicking on anything in the iPad window even though it knows that it's connected. Any ideas?

Look her and it may give insite on what is missing. Otherwise:
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for $99. Likely not worth it for a your iPod. They do not fix yours.
Apple - iPod Repair price
A third-party place like the following maybe less. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Repair it yourself if you are up to it
iPod Touch Repair – iFixit

My iPod is Causing my PC to crash when I plug the iPod Touch in.

I've plugged my iPod Touch into my laptop (USB) port and it immediately caused my laptop to crash.
I allowed the PC to reboot and tried again in a different port with the same results.
Any suggestions as what may be the problem.
Never had a hint before that this might happen.
The iPod is only 2 months old.
Thanks.

Thanks again for your interest in my problem AndrewT.
Ok you mentioned three things:
1. Uninstalling the ACER camera.
2. latest version of iTunes and
3. Printer.
Regarding the uninstalling the camera - I haven't done that but worth a try. When I initially plug the iPod in it comes up as a camera (not as an iPod as it should do). I don't use the camera a lot so maybe thats the way to try and see what happens.
Regarding the latest version of iTunes - yes I've got that no problem and regarding the printer - seldom used and hasn't been used since well before this problem came about.
I'm getting more convinced that its a Microsoft Update that's causing it. I read somewhere about this but can't remember where now.
I had to again reload all the software because of other problems i.e. back to original recovery, so while loading the new software I tried the iPod touch and yes it worked. However, with all reloading of sofware there was the usual updating and after loading a number of these updates together I tried again and as expected the blue screen again.
Needless to say I'm rather frustrated at this outcome but won't give up as yet.
Thanks for your continued interest. Maybe between us we'll get it solved. It doesn't appear that others have this problem and Apple Support have never heard of it.

When I look at my Ipod on Itunes on my laptop it is showing that I have a large amount of storage space taken up with Apps. (more than my music). In fact I only have the Apps which came with the ipod touch! How do I get my storage back?

I have an ipod touch 64GB. I have 3,146 songs, 3 videos, 106 photos and 1 app. The capacity of my ipod is 58 GB (I guess the remainder is the OS), It says I have 7.6GB remaining. When I look at my ipod on Itunes on my laptop the bar at the bottom shows a huge amount of storage space is taken up by Apps. I don't have any apps apart from the ones which came with the ipod touch which I cannot erase and wouldnt really want to. I am baffled why it says so much storage has been taken up by Apps! Please help me!!!

Connect the iPod to your computer and look at the storage used by the various categories as shown in the colored bargarph in iTunes.
Come back with the results.
An "other" larger than about 1 1/2 GB usually indicates that the "other" includes corrupted files. Usually restoring from backup eliminated the corrupted files. However, sometimes restoring to factory settings/new iPod is required.
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
To restore to factory settings/new iPod see:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software

Can you give me some reasons about why I need to buy an iPod touch 5.Although I have the iPhone ,iPod nano, iPad ,MacBook pro,I think the iPod touch 5 is so attractive that I can't help buying it at once.If I have it,what I can do with it,can you tell me?

can you give me some reasons about why I need to buy an iPod touch 5.Although I have the iPhone ,iPod nano, iPad ,MacBook pro,I think the iPod touch 5 is so attractive that I can't help buying it at once.If I have it,what I can do with it,can you tell me?

All I can say is that I REALLY like my Touch 4th gen because I have all sorts of capabilities in a small form: e-mail, web browsing, news, weather, books, magazines, etc. etc. Plus lots and lots of apps out there, including so many free ones. I use the Cloud a lot so it's great to have everything sync'd to my MacBookPro (e-mail, Evernote, Pocket, etc.)
It would be easier, though, to do some of this, especially magazines, on the iPad mini, but, again, I love the small size of the Touch.
As for the 5th gen instead of the 4th, the fifth has Siri and the 3D feature in maps, which are great. And I'm sure it's a lot faster in iOS 6 than the 4th gen. And cool colors!
Don't know if this helps . . .

Will the iPod Touch be able to connect to a 64 bit Windows Vista?

Hey Guys,
I am looking at buying a new laptop and am contemplating whether I should get the 64 bit version of Vista. I really want to since it will let me take advantage of more memory.
However, I have been reading that the iPod touch is not compatible with the 64bit version of Windows Vista? Is this still true?

Hello,
You should really go for a Mac; a far superior OS, but can also install Windows if you need it:
http://www.apple.com/getamac/faq/
Only fairly recently has Apple released iTunes for Vista 64bit so if you're reading articles more than a few months old they may be reporting that. You will probably need to update to SP1 though:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1942
regards
mrtotes

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