The iPod touch Thread * Got the 8GB Today!

[bembol]

Thought I'd start one for Reviews, Tips and General Help.


I decided to go only with the 8GB because I find the 16GB way too much. I returned the new 8GB Nano and went with touch instead. It's charging right now.

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6922/hpim1198nu4.jpg

[Dave98]

That's the first time I've seen someone say the 16GB version was too much.

Now jailbreak it!

[ali123]

for music 16gb is to much but how about movies?

[Dave98]

for music 16gb is to much but how about movies?

depending on the quality, they usually end up to be about 400-500MB after encoding

[Kaitlyn]

Ugh, an iPod... :p

shoulda gone for something better lol

[legendofxix]

Hack the firmware if you can.
Always good to run homebrew.

[al3x89]

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=493381

Theres already an iPod touch thread...

[bembol]

It's an Availability thread...



This is flippin' amazing.

8GB is more than enough, I have 2GB left after 200 Tracks, 3 Movies, 15 Music Videos.

[M-e-X-x]

quite nice.. my brother picked it up in the states this past weekend.. great deal considering the exchange rate :)

very nice piece of hardware...

[Kaitlyn]

It's an Availability thread...



This is flippin' amazing.

8GB is more than enough, I have 2GB left after 200 Tracks, 3 Movies, 15 Music Videos.

You only have 200 tracks? Bah!

[The Destroyer]

It's an Availability thread...



This is flippin' amazing.

8GB is more than enough, I have 2GB left after 200 Tracks, 3 Movies, 15 Music Videos.
It's all personal preference really. I have about 6-7GB of music, 500MB of photos, and I wanted additional space for some videos and have 3 on my 16GB at the moment. So in my case 8GB was insufficient and for the extra $120, double the storage is actually quite the value. If I had to of only needed the 8GB I'd of just gotten the iPhone but since a 16GB was available I just went for that because I recently bought a new cell. But to each their own...

[jdmkidd]

Would it make sense to purchase it at apple.com for $299 instead of 329 + tax here in Canada. Thanks.

[Kaitlyn]

It's all personal preference really. I have about 6-7GB of music, 500MB of photos, and I wanted additional space for some videos and have 3 on my 16GB at the moment. So in my case 8GB was insufficient and for the extra $120, double the storage is actually quite the value. If I had to of only needed the 8GB I'd of just gotten the iPhone but since a 16GB was available I just went for that because I recently bought a new cell. But to each their own...

Only 500mb of photos? I think I'm at 14GB right now :)

[The Destroyer]

Only 500mb of photos? I think I'm at 14GB right now :)
I just started taking a lot of pics when I bought my camera last fall. Give me a break. :razz:

[Phr3sh]

nice, how is the interface?

[al3x89]

It's charging right now.

It didn't come charged? Mine came fully charged.

It's an Availability thread...



This is flippin' amazing.

8GB is more than enough, I have 2GB left after 200 Tracks, 3 Movies, 15 Music Videos.

Ahh whatever..

Thats cool, I would've got the 8GB, but they didn't have any in the states in stock, so I had to get the 16GB (I wasn't pay almost $400 for 8GB after taxes).

[jdmkidd]

so you got yours in the states?

[Bell Rep]

That's the first time I've seen someone say the 16GB version was too much.

Now jailbreak it!

To be honest who actually listen or watch 80/160GB of music or movies or pictures ? it would take about 2 years to listen to all those songs back to back

[al3x89]

so you got yours in the states?

If your talking to me? Then yeah.

This is the way I thought of it...

I come back to Canada and spend $329.99 + taxes = $376.18 for the 8GB, or I buy the 16GB in the States for $399.99 + their taxes (8.75%) = 433.91 US (which = Canadian). So basically for an extra $50, I got double the space.

[Dave98]

Would it make sense to purchase it at apple.com for $299 instead of 329 + tax here in Canada. Thanks.

apple.com is the US site

You need to purchase it at apple.ca where it's also $329

[Dave98]

To be honest who actually listen or watch 80/160GB of music or movies or pictures ? it would take about 2 years to listen to all those songs back to back

It's not about listening to the music back to back. It's about being able to hold as much as you want without having the need to take stuff out when you want to put new stuff in.

Not to mention that with the classics and nano, you can also use the space like an external hard drive. It's very handy. The Touch, however, isn't capable of this.

[CSAgent]

Got mine over the weekend.

Using it just for movies and Safari.

Gonna use my 2nd gen Nano 8GB for music still.

Pros:

- Love the touch interface
- great screen for video and photos
- Thin physical size
- Safari web browser
- easy to use user interface
- one push button to rule them all
- slideshow is cool
- built in YouTube application
- built in iTunes application lets you buy music directly from the Ipod with wi-fi connection.

Cons:

- crappy video support (some divx movies work, some don't when converting, could just be the software I'm using. Videora.)
- shiny chrome back side, they should have went matte. My finger prints are everywhere!
- no Flash support for Safari
- no built in instant messenging software (tried using Meebo for MSN, can send messages but cannot receive!!)
- gets really hot after using it for an hour or two for movies
- despite thin size, still feels like a paperweight in my pants pocket and while holding it
- Lastly, cannot view full 3mp photos on my own website!! Was planning to use it to supplement my notebook for potential client meetings with my photography business...

I have 2 weeks so I'm still evaluating it, I don't know if I want to keep it just yet.

Lastly, you would think YouTube would make it easier for you to download videos to copy to the Ipod Touch if its integrated into the Ipod Touch as is. Some links allows you to via Videora, while some others it does not. What the gay?

So far after 2 days, I'm 51% satisfied and 49% unsatisfied. Great gadget but could use some smoothing out.

6.5/10 for now.

[td0t0]

I'm 16 and have about 10,000 songs on my iPod

[Deals Deals Deals]

It's an Availability thread...



This is flippin' amazing.

8GB is more than enough, I have 2GB left after 200 Tracks, 3 Movies, 15 Music Videos.

What type of music file are you using for your iPod?

[Labi]

Has anyone seen cases/skins available in any stores for the ipod touch? I really like how the back is shiny, but the finger prints drive me nuts. On belkin's site and griffen's site they have some hard cases that I would love to get my hands on, just haven't seen them anywhere. Anyone have any luck besides ebay?

[Kaitlyn]

Has anyone seen cases/skins available in any stores for the ipod touch? I really like how the back is shiny, but the finger prints drive me nuts. On belkin's site and griffen's site they have some hard cases that I would love to get my hands on, just haven't seen them anywhere. Anyone have any luck besides ebay?

I've used iSkin for my devices and its that silicone material so it helps against drops and stuff. A hard case won't protect shock. And I think iSkin has come to Best Buy and FutureShop, maybe elsewhere too. Or... just order online :) www.iskin.com

I have since moved to those invisible shields. They don't protect against drops or anything, but its basically like a sticky film you put on and it is GREAT against scratches. I really can't scratch mine, even when I try with my keys! You can get it from www.shieldzone.com or www.bestskinsever.com

[The Destroyer]

I've used iSkin for my devices and its that silicone material so it helps against drops and stuff. A hard case won't protect shock. And I think iSkin has come to Best Buy and FutureShop, maybe elsewhere too. Or... just order online :) www.iskin.com

I have since moved to those invisible shields. They don't protect against drops or anything, but its basically like a sticky film you put on and it is GREAT against scratches. I really can't scratch mine, even when I try with my keys! You can get it from www.shieldzone.com or www.bestskinsever.com
Unfortunately iskin has yet to release a case for the touch at this point. I'm going to purchase one once it comes available, but for now I just received my skin from bestskinsever and I must say after letting it sit for a day it looks awesome! Not 100% perfect but now at least I can use my touch the way it was meant! :cheesygri

[Kaitlyn]

Unfortunately iskin has yet to release a case for the touch at this point. I'm going to purchase one once it comes available, but for now I just received my skin from bestskinsever and I must say after letting it sit for a day it looks awesome! Not 100% perfect but now at least I can use my touch the way it was meant! :cheesygri

Ya those things are quite simply awesome :). I also think they work great on touch screens. A bit more "grippy"

[Labi]

I've used iSkin for my devices and its that silicone material so it helps against drops and stuff. A hard case won't protect shock. And I think iSkin has come to Best Buy and FutureShop, maybe elsewhere too. Or... just order online :) www.iskin.com

I have since moved to those invisible shields. They don't protect against drops or anything, but its basically like a sticky film you put on and it is GREAT against scratches. I really can't scratch mine, even when I try with my keys! You can get it from www.shieldzone.com or www.bestskinsever.com


I just ordered a total body skin from bestskinsever.. hopefully I can apply it without too many bubbles :P

How long did it take for you receive your skin from them?

[Kaitlyn]

I just ordered a total body skin from bestskinsever.. hopefully I can apply it without too many bubbles :P

How long did it take for you receive your skin from them?

Not too long I don't think. I also didn't have any issues with bubbles. I found it rather easy to squeeze them to the edges. Just make sure you do follow the instructions and do get it wet because it does help

[The Destroyer]

Not too long I don't think. I also didn't have any issues with bubbles. I found it rather easy to squeeze them to the edges. Just make sure you do follow the instructions and do get it wet because it does help
Good advice! Only took them 5 business days to ship it to me. And they sent me 2 by mistake! :D

Just don't be sacred to soak each side as it will give you more time to squeeze out the bubbles and set the skin in proper place.

[Labi]

Good advice! Only took them 5 business days to ship it to me. And they sent me 2 by mistake! :D

Just don't be sacred to soak each side as it will give you more time to squeeze out the bubbles and set the skin in proper place.

I ordered 2 just incase I mess up the first one.. hopefully they arrive soon.. probably early next week and I just read the instructions about getting the skins wet before applying.. different, but if it works, I'll follow them.

[Bell Rep]

I ordered 2 just incase I mess up the first one.. hopefully they arrive soon.. probably early next week and I just read the instructions about getting the skins wet before applying.. different, but if it works, I'll follow them.

I also ordered 2 just incase I mess up the first time, I ordered on the 15th and it got shipped late last night

This video tutorial helps alittle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSijwZC9tcI

[al3x89]

Has anyone hacked their iPods yet?

I've installed Summerboard on mine, it looked like this yesterday:

(I changed it again, but I don't feel like taking another screenshot.)

http://i21.tinypic.com/352r9yh.png

Here is NES on it, as you can see, you have the controller at the bottom. Pretty neat.

http://i23.tinypic.com/2usbiut.png

If you guys are interested in doing this stuff, its pretty cool, as you can do anything.

[CSAgent]

Has anyone hacked their iPods yet?

I've installed Summerboard on mine, it looked like this yesterday:

(I changed it again, but I don't feel like taking another screenshot.)

http://i21.tinypic.com/352r9yh.png

Here is NES on it, as you can see, you have the controller at the bottom. Pretty neat.

http://i23.tinypic.com/2usbiut.png

If you guys are interested in doing this stuff, its pretty cool, as you can do anything.


NICE!!

Links to these apps/steps?

[al3x89]

NICE!!

Links to these apps/steps?

Whoops. Forgot to include the link. :o

Just go to www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/

Make an account and everything is there that you need to know.

Look for the ultimate guide, it's pretty simple.

[al3x89]

K heres my new Summerboard. :cheesygri

http://i22.tinypic.com/v8lyko.png

I will be updating it soon though, I wanna get rid of an application and make room for Mail (I do have room, but I just don't want to have more than 1 page, cause you can have multiple pages).

If I could figure out how to get rid of that stupid iTunes button at the bottom I would, cause thats completely pointless for me.

[al3x89]

Just ordered the iPod touch skin from bestskinsever, can't wait till it comes :cheesygri

[tempta]

Thought I'd start one for Reviews, Tips and General Help.


I decided to go only with the 8GB because I find the 16GB way too much. I returned the new 8GB Nano and went with touch instead. It's charging right now.

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6922/hpim1198nu4.jpg

omg we are soo alike, thats like exactly wut i did -.- except i bought all mine in us cuz i dun feel like paying extra 10% and tax

[divetotheblue]

just picked up my spankin new ipod touch and from the screenshots, the apps look really cool

was just wondering if it voids any sort of warranty that the ipod comes with like the iphone or can i mod away?

just holding this thing got me giggling like a kid at a toy store!!!!!!

[Dave98]

just picked up my spankin new ipod touch and from the screenshots, the apps look really cool

was just wondering if it voids any sort of warranty that the ipod comes with like the iphone or can i mod away?

just holding this thing got me giggling like a kid at a toy store!!!!!!

yes, it will void the warranty. However, it's easy to revert to original state using restore in iTunes so, it shouldn't be a big deal.

[Deals Deals Deals]

It's on sale at Visions right now for $319 8GB.

[CouchPotato]

The NES emulator looks neat. How playable is it?

[Bell Rep]

The NES emulator looks neat. How playable is it?

Not good

[The Destroyer]

Not good
Definitely hard using the touch interface. For most videogames I'll need physical buttons to be able to play a game, but its works well if you can get used to it.

[Bell Rep]

Definitely hard using the touch interface. For most videogames I'll need physical buttons to be able to play a game, but its works well if you can get used to it.

Exactly

[CSAgent]

After 2 weeks, I decided to return mine. Great thing is, the guy did not even charge me the 10% restocking fee like they said they would on the receipt. Yay Apple Store Yorkdale.

Returned it because I was disatisfied with the lack of Flash and Javascript support in Safari and mediocre video support. Wifi is never free at most places I go to so downloading videos is a no go. You can't even save videos you download from YouTube, at least not 100% foolproof using 3rd party software.

[BaconMunch]

Whoops. Forgot to include the link. :o

Just go to www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/

Make an account and everything is there that you need to know.

Look for the ultimate guide, it's pretty simple.

Just wanted to say thanks for the link. I thought I was SOL with a touch that went through jailbreakme.com but then would not show up in itunes. Everything was laggy and iTunes would not find the iPod so I could not restore like normal.

Thought my unit was a $300 8mm brick, but it turns out the force restore was gold. Time to go exchange my unit because there is something wrong with the battery calibration, weird that I seem to be the only one with this issue, week 39 unit.

[Deals Deals Deals]

Are there any translation programs(English to Chinese) on the break iPod Touch?

[Megan29]

Looks hot.. I am falling behind.. I didnt even know about this one.. oops

[McLaren__F1]

What Video converters are you guys using besides Videora? Also sometimes when im watching videos it would just automatically restart back to the videos folder. does anyone else have the problem/bug?

[Gee]

Has anyone seen cases/skins available in any stores for the ipod touch? I really like how the back is shiny, but the finger prints drive me nuts. On belkin's site and griffen's site they have some hard cases that I would love to get my hands on, just haven't seen them anywhere. Anyone have any luck besides ebay?

Are these cases for the 5 Generation iPod or are the specifically for the Touch?

[Tereno]

What Video converters are you guys using besides Videora? Also sometimes when im watching videos it would just automatically restart back to the videos folder. does anyone else have the problem/bug?


I use FFMPEgx for Mac. I tried using Super for Windows but no luck with it as yet. You might want to check out Xilisoft's Mp4 Converter or something.

[Emancipated]

After 2 weeks, I decided to return mine. Great thing is, the guy did not even charge me the 10% restocking fee like they said they would on the receipt. Yay Apple Store Yorkdale.

Returned it because I was disatisfied with the lack of Flash and Javascript support in Safari and mediocre video support. Wifi is never free at most places I go to so downloading videos is a no go. You can't even save videos you download from YouTube, at least not 100% foolproof using 3rd party software.

That's discouraging. Perhaps you should look at the N800. Java/Flash and 3rd party software up the wazoo. Got mine for $200 to boot but I still want a nice Touch to keep up with the Jones.

[boxingday]

Thescore mobile is now avaible on the touch.

[Deals Deals Deals]

When's that Apple media event where they announce new products? I don't know the name.

[Carpe Diem]

Do you mean the MacWorld keynote?

It's in 3 days, 11 hours, 35 min, 55 sec


Coverage (http://www.applegazette.com/macworld/where-to-find-live-coverage-of-the-macworld-2008-keynote/)

[Deals Deals Deals]

Do you mean the MacWorld keynote?

It's in 3 days, 11 hours, 35 min, 55 sec


Coverage (http://www.applegazette.com/macworld/where-to-find-live-coverage-of-the-macworld-2008-keynote/)

Thanks. Sooner than I thought.:) :lol: