Apple iPod touch 8 GB (1st Generation) OLD MODEL by Apple Computer
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Digital camera reviews of Apple iPod touch 8 GB (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
Digital camera Review: Beyond All Expectations!
Summary: 5 Stars
First off, I ordered this on a Monday and it came on Wednesday....using free shipping. Wow! Thanks amazon.
Now onto the product....simple, sleek, amazing. Set up out of the box could not have been easier. Make sure you have the most updated version of itunes onyour computer, plug in the USB cord and you're up and running. Give it a full 3-4 hour charge first time through. Load up your music, pictures, videos. The software is simplicty defined. If you can use a toaster over, you can use this device. The wi-fi immediatley found my home network (and my neighbor's). Setting up email: simple. Surfing the web: simple. And, oh yeah, using it to listen to music (ostensibly what it is for): a lifting and beautiful experience.
Might as well buy this newer version with the new software loaded. With amazon's discount, it only a few dollars more than the old version without the upgrade after you pay for it and upload it youself. Save yourself the hassle and get the new version.
So you know, this thing will get fingerprinted fast. I got a Griffin leather hard shell case with a protective screen cover for about $20.00. A bit pricey but worth it to protect your investment.
I went with the 8 gig verion for a few reasons and it's more than enough space. I am a music nut...I loaded it with more music that I can digest in two weeks and there's still 3 gigs free. Sure I'll eventually fill it (I guess...) but I really don't mind swapping music out for fresh music thereby making my ipod new and fresh again. I also thought if I somehow lose the thing, I'd be out a lot more money with the 16 or 32 gig version. But honestly, it's more than enough space for me.
The one caveat I discovered the hard way: shut off the wi-fi connection when you're not using it. I charged it up, thought I turned it off, and then went to bed. In the morning, the battery was fully drained. Instead of turning off, I only put the unit to sleep. (To turn off, you need to press and hold the sleep button until the power off slider comes on-screen and you turn it off fully.) And while it was in sleep mode with the wi-fi still on, it kept checking my email, etc, thus draining the battery. Just turn off wi-fi when you're not using it and you're battery will keep running.
Concluding, I love this thing, and don't know how I got by without it.
Digital camera Review: Breaks Easy + charged for service within warranty.
Summary: 1 Stars
Paid $300 9 months ago, and now the "Home" button does not work. Yes I have pressed the button about 3000 times, but for that price it should work longer than 9 months and 3000 presses. I am still within the warranty but now I have to pay a minimum of $32 to have it looked at.
SHAME ON YOU APPLE!!!
Digital camera Review: Brownie-points
Summary: 5 Stars
Apple iPod touch 8 GB
Boy did I get brownie-points with this gift. It is fun to get e-mails from her with the notation at the bottom "sent from my ipod!"
She loves it, says it is too cool.
Digital camera Review: Buy a new ipod touch
Summary: 2 Stars
Okay, just for the record, I love ipod touches, but please, if you're going to get one, get a new one.
The new ones are smaller, so if portability is a big issue for you, get a newer one.
The new ones have better battery life, so if you are going to use your ipod for extended periods of time, get a newer one.
The new ones have an external speaker and motion sensors for games and such, so if games are an important feature for you, get a newer one.
The new ones are faster, so if you use your ipod as a personal computer, get a newer one.
The new ones are stronger, so if you're clumsy, get a newer one.
The new ones (2nd generation on up) support IOS 4 and higher.
The really new ones have 2 cameras (front and rear facing) so if photography (or Facetime) is important to you, get a newer one.
Finally, the newer ones support WiFi, so if you want to surf the interwebs, get a newer one.
Last and definatly not least, the new ones cost THE SAME as the old ones, and have many upgrades, so why would you buy this model?
Trust me, get a new one
Digital camera Review: Buy the current Model instead
Summary: 5 Stars
The current (older) 8GB model Amazon sells is only $254. You can buy the iPod software upgrade from Apple on their website for only $20. Total cost of $274.
The devices are the same, just this one comes preloaded with the software upgrade.
A new 32GB model is also available for those who need more space.
EDIT: As of 02-10-2008, Amazon has increased the price of the current 8GB model to $279. The software upgrade will costs $20. Do the math and see which model is cheaper after final total when you go to purchase as the price seems to flucuate daily.