Using iPhone as only a ipod

OK dont ask why but I prefer having my iphone and a separate ipod. With that being said, I lost my ipod (so sad) With the anticipated ipod due next month I was wondering if I could use my existing iphone as a ipod w/wifi (aka ipod touch)
my concerns are:
1. When I activate the new iphone, will my mac render my current iphone unusable (locked up) when I resync it on the same computer as the new iphone?
2. Will the wi-fi still work?
3. Will it still produce the same buzzing near audio speakers? I'd be interested hearing from those who have done something similar to this already.
Thanks!
Message was edited by: Shane Cutler
Message was edited by: Shane Cutler

Shane Cutler wrote:
1. When I activate the new iphone, will my mac render my current iphone unusable (locked up) when I resync it on the same computer as the new iphone?
Take the SIM out of the old iPhone and place it in the new iPhone. Connect to iTunes and activate the new phone. When you're done, take the SIM out and replace it in the old phone and resync that one.
2. Will the wi-fi still work?
Wifi will work without the SIM card after the phone is activated.

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