Apple iPod touch 16 GB (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: Excellent gadget, needs some improvements
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had the ipod touch since 1 week. I have been waiting for it since 2 years because I knew one day Apple would release a widescreen player.
Likes:
- design, very cool, have to use it to believe it. Leaves others far far behind
- mac os based, potential for great enhancements by firmware upgrades
- Has Wi-Fi, www.apple.com/webapps can be used for using some web applications like sudoku. Although I think in future, apple will release native games for it for 9.99 each
Not Likes:
- value for money is not there. At 399 bucks, they give you crappy headphones, cheap quality shameful attempt of plastic dock, cheap plastic stand, no electric charger, supplied usb cable is short, no case. You have to be prepared to shell out 50 to 150 bucks on good headphones if you want better quality music from same device, have to buy a good dock or electric charger, a case etc. Can be very expensive in total cost.
- cannot search for songs by typing in name of song, artist etc... But I think this they will add in future update or maybe I have missed this feature so far
- space is less. But can't blame apple. I am sure at this time next year for 399 they will have a 32gb player with force sensitive touch etc.. that is nature of technology. If you keep waiting you will never buy anything
- does not come with any games, useful applications like even simple notepad
Watchouts:
- 16gb is not available completely as some space is taken away by OS and installed apps, you will have like 14.8gb or 15gb available
- the wallpapers it comes with, those even though you set, you wont see them because that wallpaper is applicable only when device is locked and you double click the home button
Customer Review: Very Satisfied
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, I got this as an early Christmas present. Long story short, I love it.
Here's the long story. I had a 4gb iPod mini, which this replaced and is so much better! So many improvements, and so many things I love about it. Safari is great, but I do wish we could add widgets to the screen instead of going to the internet to play games.
Youtube, great feature, even though I don't like youtube much, it is a great feature. I have been watching Hairspray clips and old TV shows I love on it, and the quality is great! (After the 1.12 update)
The calendar, at first I saw that you couldn't edit it, which sucked... then a day later, I got the upgrade, and now I will never go back to using anything else for my planner.
Text entries are great... and now instead of wasting money text-messaging, I could simple send a text-message over the internet from my email account, which I can check easily.
Now lets get to the music. Wow, while listening to music, I just flip it to it's side and play with the coverflow. Seriously, it's amazing, and I can't wait to see what they can do with the 2nd generation of it.
The only thing I think could have happened is a way to have a wired connection if you aren't a wifi zone. Like at my school, they don't have a wireless point, but they have internet everywhere. If they could make a cord that goes from the power slot to a ethernet or phone cord, that would be awesome.
I also sort've wish that they kept the camera on the touch, like on the iPhone, but that's okay... I can live without it.
All in all, an amazing product, and cannot wait to see what they will do in the future with it.
Customer Review: a (almost) perfect pod
Summary: 5 Stars
this is an *almost* perfect multi-media device, and i would have given 4.5 stars, but since i can't i figure its better to round up than down. :D
The iPod touch serves it's purpose impecably as an iPod, it browses the internet beautifully, and entertains me with YouTube every day.
Why this is better than my iPod mini:
I think this is a little obvious, but the screen is amazing. Multi- touch works perfectly, and cover-flow makes it so much easier to "re-discover" my music!
Internet + iPod= ipod w/ internet. I love math! LOL! This is a great idea and i use it everyday. For school? Psh, Of course! ;)
I know this is old news for video and nano owners, but photos look GREAT on this screen. it is so easy to set up a slide show- you just press the play button!
So why is it not perfect?
The lack of an analog volume button, like on the iPhone, really bothers me, becuase everytime you want to adjust volume, "slide to unlock".
Also, at times when surfing the internet, it seemingly "freezes" and goes to home screen without the transition, almost like it force-quit.
The back scratches up and looks crappy pretty darn fast! even the "polishing cloth" they provide puts small scratches in it!
Lastly, i never get to use it at school, because people take it so they can play with it!!!!
What i wish it had was the ability to add events/to-do's to the calender on the go. I'm not counting this against the product, since it is just a "multi-media device" and not a PDA or iPhone! it would be a nice bonus though.
Customer Review: iPod Touch is Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased a 16GB iPod Touch after resigning myself to the fact I could not justify getting an iPhone. My blackberry 8830 is supplied and paid for through my job. Why sign on for a two year cell contract?
The interface and hardware are a revolutionary realization of modern micro electronics and design. This product is truly next generation and makes all other music players look clumsy and dated (I mean you, Zune!).
The interface is simple, clean, quick, and has fantastic attention to detail. With WiFi, the unit has internet and iTunes ability at home or around WiFi hotspots. The web browser is remarkably functional, and music and video look and sound terrific.
The form factor is light and elegant. 16GB is just enough to satisfy a fairly serious music fan, and reserve room for some video content. When flash memory allows a practical 64GB version of this device, look out. It could become a fully capable computer when docked with a keyboard and display. Like most new models of anything, price is premium at the moment. I believe it's well worth it.
The iPod Touch comes without a carrying case. I bought an invisible shield ([...]) for this, and I would highly recommend it. It's a thin, clear plastic film that protects the front and back of the device from scratches.
Undoubtedly the iPhone will continue to be at the forefront for Apple, but the iPod touch will be a worthy consolation for enthusiasts who can't justify a 2 year commitment to AT&T. There are few chances to use the future of personal electronics today. This is one. No gadget geek should go without one.
Customer Review: I wonderful product
Summary: 4 Stars
First Off...
I love this product! It has been a wonderful addition to my iPod G5.
All in Size, form factor, responsiveness, and design!
The interface is both elegant and extremely user friendly. It almost seems at times that the iPod actually knows what I want to do before I actually "make the gesture."
I love it.
However (Of course, like many, I purchase my iPod Touch a week before the new 32GB model became available) It seems to have a few flaws:
After 2 or three days of not attaching it to my laptop (PowerBook) it seems to slow down a bit (I think this may be due to the additional applications i purchased through the iTunes Store, i.e. Mail, Weather, etc...) After attaching it to my laptop it seems to speed up slightly.
When I say slowing down, my iPod would slow down when switching playlists, apps, etc.
Second gripe is it seems to make my laptop run a lot hotter than without it attached (although, I have not used my iPod G5 since i bought the Touch!!) This could be due to the fact I am running it through a USB hub with 5 other devices, but further testing is needed.
Overall, I love my iPod Touch. I can't rave about it enough. Interface, ease of use, simplicity, and just the looks of it.
If you have a large music library (mine is close to 40GB now) it will get hard to select what you really want to listen to! But, the iPod touch will present an elegant solution to the problem with Cover Flow (and who says you can't choose a different library every week?)
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