Maxman Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 (I can pretty much guarantee that one of the mods will change the title and add myself). But anyhow, anyone have one? My brother got one for Christmas and I really like it. I have seen the iphone before but really didn't want an all in one device. I had used the treo for awhile and didn't like the pda being combined with phone so I didn't use it long. But my Dell Axim recently died and I need a new PDA. I don't use it for much other than contacts and didn't want to pay for a wireless data plan. So I think the itouch is perfect. You can use wifi for the web, you get the benefits of the ipod which I was never much into but is cool as an add in. Really thinking about getting one -- thoughts? Anyone here have one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Shouldn't this be in the tech forum? Just asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Don't have a touch...but have an iPhone. Its just like a PDA btw I had an Axim also, (loved it). 3rd party software makes it the best gadget on the market right now IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I thought Apple wasn't allowing third-party software until sometime in 2008? Also, this belongs in the tech forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 (I can pretty much guarantee that one of the mods will change the title and add myself). But anyhow, anyone have one? My brother got one for Christmas and I really like it. I have seen the iphone before but really didn't want an all in one device. I had used the treo for awhile and didn't like the pda being combined with phone so I didn't use it long. But my Dell Axim recently died and I need a new PDA. I don't use it for much other than contacts and didn't want to pay for a wireless data plan. So I think the itouch is perfect. You can use wifi for the web, you get the benefits of the ipod which I was never much into but is cool as an add in. Really thinking about getting one -- thoughts? Anyone here have one? well first i would really think a little harder before nixing the iphone from consideration. In the past i had a seperate blackberry and cell phone for the same reason you mention, but the iphone happens to be a great cell phone too, very tight integration. but if you still decide to go with the touch, it is pretty cool. Apple will be releasing an official third party developers kit in january or february for the iphone so you will see a TON of great software for it. I am betting that it will have the most software developed for it of any cell phone ever as it is already creaming windows mobile and rim in browser internet numbers. Since the itouch is on the same platform i would assume that most of these apps will work well with it. Also, the iphone/itouch browser works extremely well with vbulletin, i am able to freely surf and post on here, something not so easy or comfortable to do on other pda/phones. Even when using my edge connection the forum loads quickly enough. Ya know max, for that reason you may very well want to consider the iphone, access to your site from anywhere and any time. Tabor has an itouch by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I thought Apple wasn't allowing third-party software until sometime in 2008? Also, this belongs in the tech forum. correct, january or february. Some people, well a lot, have hacked it already. I suggest holding out for the official applications to start pouring out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 well first i would really think a little harder before nixing the iphone from consideration. In the past i had a seperate blackberry and cell phone for the same reason you mention, but the iphone happens to be a great cell phone too, very tight integration. but if you still decide to go with the touch, it is pretty cool. Apple will be releasing an official third party developers kit in january or february for the iphone so you will see a TON of great software for it. I am betting that it will have the most software developed for it of any cell phone ever as it is already creaming windows mobile and rim in browser internet numbers. Since the itouch is on the same platform i would assume that most of these apps will work well with it. Also, the iphone/itouch browser works extremely well with vbulletin, i am able to freely surf and post on here, something not so easy or comfortable to do on other pda/phones. Even when using my edge connection the forum loads quickly enough. Ya know max, for that reason you may very well want to consider the iphone, access to your site from anywhere and any time. Tabor has an itouch by the way. You're right....I was thinking about getting a Touch. However the BT put it over the top for me. Only thing the Touch has over the iPhone is storage IMO. 8gb is really more than enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 My only problem with it is the capacity. 16g is nothing compared to some of the other ipods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I thought Apple wasn't allowing third-party software until sometime in 2008? Also, this belongs in the tech forum. I think so....however Apple wants you to pay for it. The iPhone community has really come up with some great apps to cover up the holes that Apple left out. For FREE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 You touch what??? Dirty man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I think so....however Apple wants you to pay for it. The iPhone community has really come up with some great apps to cover up the holes that Apple left out. For FREE! dude, apple has NOT made any announcement or statement of charging anyone for anything, so at this point nobody has any idea what if any costs there will be. Heck, it could end up being like podcasts in itunes, those are 100% free right? The reason apple is opening it up like this is because by nature of this being a cell phone and all the sensitive info and contacts tied to the internet, there is plenty of room for people to do some really crappy things. I actually laugh at all the people right now unknowingly giving out their aol IM account info to strangers, because that is what you are doing if you use the hacked im applications. What they are probably going to do is what nokia does, require applications to have a digital signature, so that there is a level of security in knowing where the application is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 dude, apple has NOT made any announcement or statement of charging anyone for anything, so at this point nobody has any idea what if any costs there will be. Heck, it could end up being like podcasts in itunes, those are 100% free right? The reason apple is opening it up like this is because by nature of this being a cell phone and all the sensitive info and contacts tied to the internet, there is plenty of room for people to do some really crappy things. I actually laugh at all the people right now unknowingly giving out their aol IM account info to strangers, because that is what you are doing if you use the hacked im applications. What they are probably going to do is what nokia does, require applications to have a digital signature, so that there is a level of security in knowing where the application is coming from. I totally agree...he hasn't made an announcement. However, I have a feeling he will charge because of his stance of letting (illegal) 3rd party software to run on it. Lets wait and see...but until then i'm loving my Jailbroken iPhone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I totally agree...he hasn't made an announcement. However, I have a feeling he will charge because of his stance of letting (illegal) 3rd party software to run on it. Lets wait and see...but until then i'm loving my Jailbroken iPhone. i have seen a few phones that jailbreaked, and some people turned their phone into a hideous shell of its former self, lol, but to each his own. I guess you can do as much or as little as you want to change it up. They may very well charge for some stuff, but i don't mind paying like 5-10 bucks for good software for my phone and have the piece of mind that it is safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 well first i would really think a little harder before nixing the iphone from consideration. In the past i had a seperate blackberry and cell phone for the same reason you mention, but the iphone happens to be a great cell phone too, very tight integration. but if you still decide to go with the touch, it is pretty cool. Apple will be releasing an official third party developers kit in january or february for the iphone so you will see a TON of great software for it. I am betting that it will have the most software developed for it of any cell phone ever as it is already creaming windows mobile and rim in browser internet numbers. Since the itouch is on the same platform i would assume that most of these apps will work well with it. Also, the iphone/itouch browser works extremely well with vbulletin, i am able to freely surf and post on here, something not so easy or comfortable to do on other pda/phones. Even when using my edge connection the forum loads quickly enough. Ya know max, for that reason you may very well want to consider the iphone, access to your site from anywhere and any time. Tabor has an itouch by the way. I am so locked into Verizon with the family plan etc that the iphone simply isn't an option. Adding another $60 or so to the montly nut just isn't going to happen. If and when they were part of verizon I would be all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Way to support the tech forum you fat bastard! The iTouch is a neat little gadget. If you have a wireless router, the internet connection speed is faster than the iPhone's. Also IMO 16 gigs is plenty of space. Just looking at my iTouch, I have 1500 songs, 16 videos, and a few photos on it with over 4 gigs to spare. The mini Safari browser took some getting used to, as did the pop-up keyboard. There's nothing like being on the Nation while outside enjoying a cigar! The only real downer is no external speaker. Mrs.Tabor fixed that by getting me the Bose noise-cancelling headphones for Christmas(very cool!) As far as the iPhone goes, I will wait for the second generation to come out. They should address the 3G network, battery life, and storage capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Great Tabor moved my thread. I has hoping to avoid having him see it. He is the tech guru here and yet he can't even help Brenda out with posting pictures. It's been over a year. Good grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.S. Dylan Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 My only problem with it is the capacity. 16g is nothing compared to some of the other ipods. Exactly. They are bound to come out with more memory so you my as well hold out if you are just getting it for the music part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Great Tabor moved my thread. I has hoping to avoid having him see it. He is the tech guru here and yet he can't even help Brenda out with posting pictures. It's been over a year. Good grief. As soon as the JN Store link goes up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobe24jets Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 nah get a ipod nano they are straight up gangsta u can watch movies on it like boyz in the hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 nah get a ipod nano they are straight up gangsta u can watch movies on it like boyz in the hood That's just swell. Except I need a new PDA. So the Nano does nothing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 My only problem with it is the capacity. 16g is nothing compared to some of the other ipods. I thought that too. I bought my fiancee a 60 gb video ipod a few months back. I don't think she even has 10 gigs on it. I have the 8 gig Ipod and I have loaded it up with a ton of music. Surprisingly, I still have 3 gigs open ... I think the 16 gig is more than enough music for the average person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 nah get a ipod nano they are straight up gangsta u can watch movies on it like boyz in the hood Can you watch 'Do the Right Thing' on it as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 My only problem with it is the capacity. 16g is nothing compared to some of the other ipods. 16 gigs is plenty of porn for you old man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Can you watch 'Do the Right Thing' on it as well? How about Brokeback Mountain ?? I have it on Blu Ray and HD DVD. Maybe we can "watch" it one day ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 bearback mountain you mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Thor and I are shooting Brokeback on Bear Mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Thor and I are shooting Brokeback on Bear Mountain. After much deliberation, my agent has convinced me to pass on that script. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 After much deliberation, my agent has convinced me to pass on that script. You pass on ass ?? Your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I am so locked into Verizon with the family plan etc that the iphone simply isn't an option. Adding another $60 or so to the montly nut just isn't going to happen. If and when they were part of verizon I would be all over it. ahhhh, i see what you mean. Well, you can always wait out the contract. They have a family plan at at&t with the iphone, I am on it with others as a business phone. In that case the touch is the move for you, and if you really like it you can move on to the iphone later when your contract is up. I would not hold my breath with the iphone coming to verizon, verizon balked at apple's demands on what they wanted control over, which is why they went with at&t who actually signed on with the iphone without actually even seeing the device. I am sure verizon is regretting that decision big time now as it is the most successful cell phone roll out ever and almost half of the phones sold are new at&t customers. With the sweetheart deal apple has with revenue sharing on the plans and all the control at&t gives them, along with the system upgrades made to allow iphone features, I just can't see them giving up and going to the other carriers. You figure that most people will be free of their contracts within 12 months, and with the success they have already had they should have no problem waiting a year for those people to free up from contracts and switch over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 nah get a ipod nano they are straight up gangsta u can watch movies on it like boyz in the hood Like borat said, the nano is for girls. Which cute color did you get sweetheart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobe24jets Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Can you watch 'Do the Right Thing' on it as well? bro i never heard ofthat movie but i probably can where did ya donwload it at not all movies work fo somereason on it just depends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobe24jets Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Like borat said, the nano is for girls. Which cute color did you get sweetheart? tha nano is pimpin tha touch is gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 tha nano is pimpin tha touch is gay yeah that nano is so cute and little, you can probably fit it along with a few tampons in your little clutch handbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 tha nano is pimpin tha touch is gay That's pimpin???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobe24jets Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 yeah that nano is so cute and little, you can probably fit it along with a few tampons in your little clutch handbag u just mad cuz im stylin on u ya wish u had a ipod nano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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