Comments on: Apple iPod touch 8 GB 1st Generation OLD

By: Book Fan

Book Fan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:24:29 +0000

What's missing (& how to get email in a strange city)
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The iPod Touch is a great line. I was so happy to get mine when it first came out and still use it constantly. It has been made very useful by a number of great apps. The advantage of getting an iPod Touch is that you only pay for it once, there are no high monthly iphone service fees.

But if you are contemplating purchasing a 1G iPod Touch, you will be missing what the more recent generations have: a speaker and a microphone. Unless you have some very restricted uses anticiapted, i strongly recommend getting a later generation.

Additionally, there are a few things the iPhone has that the Touch line currently does not have (as of this writing):
- camera
- web connectivity even if wifi is not present (by using the cell system)
- gps
- magnetic compass

The last two items are generally needed if you want to play with the new "augmented reality" apps. And lots of mapping and location aware apps (e.g. where is a nearby pizza restaurant?) are disabled on the touches (though there are a few exceptions, e.g. Gaia GPS). However, the touch does triangulate locations based on wifi signals, so if you are in an area with decent wifi coverage, it can figure out where you are anyway (e.g. Paris or Santa Monica California).

Here is a trick for getting and receiving email when you are in a place where you don't have a wifi account. Using the app WifiTrak, set the "Connect and Check" setting to ON. Then as you walk around the area, if it detects an open wifi connection, it will connect and check your email (even if in sleep mode). Then when you sit down for coffee or lunch somewhere, open up your touch, and you will see mail received and sent automatically while you were walking around.

As soon as they release iPod Touches with decent cameras (e.g. better than the nano cameras), I plan to upgrade. If that doesn't happen, I will instead get an unlocked iphone, so that I don't have to pay monthly service fees for it. But in the meantime, the touch is great and has been very useful to me.

By: Rod

Rod — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:43:44 +0000

This iPhone Paid for Itself More Than 10 Times Over in Just 6 Months!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I ran my Amazon business and traded stocks in real-time anywhere I was which was made possible by the iPhone 1st Generation since I got it in 2008. Since then I also paid all my bills electronically, performed banking transactions, e-mail, online shopping, research, school homework, social networking, downloaded music, videos, apps, games, photos, texts, files, and even attachments! The iPhone transformed my life by enabling me to stay connected and respond quickly before I even get out of bed or leave the restroom or while waiting in lines, giving me instant productivity in all the gaps of time wherever I was. It is a very powerful tool when you’re running an online business, trading stocks, or just keeping track of everything online. Never before was I able to extract so much productivity in my break time than with the iPhone. The First Generation has a more durable design with its thick solid glass and metal back casing. Since being among the first few to use it, it has paid for itself more than 10 times over, improving my monthly income by over $2900! Most of the income comes from trading stocks in real-time. The iPhone’s stocks app gave me 24/7 situational awareness of the market’s information technology with stock charts, details, and last-minute news all in the palm of my hand with the touch of a finger, I was able to execute real-time trades even at odd times when most people are still in bed, in a toilet or eating breakfast or brushing their teeth or still taking a shower. Anytime is action time when you have the iPhone! It does not just give you information technology, it lets you take action with that information technology–anytime, anywhere! No wonder Apple was able to acquire licenses to ship the iPhone in over 70 countries for export. Soon, the whole world will run business on this revolutionary device. It is a true all-in-one device, replacing my cell phone, portable GPS navigation system, portable media player, digital camera, portable hard drive, cellular modem, portable gaming system, personal digital organizer, personal digital assistant (PDA), phone landline, texting device, and my handheld computer all in one compact device! The touch screen is a very durable thick glass which never breaks nor scratch even after dropping it many times, the super bright screen is powerful enough to light a dark room at night which is also adjustable for lower lighting needs, the resolution is so sharp that you could zoom in on photos with awesome clarity and detail! You can flip photos vertically or horizontally without pressing anything because it does it automatically when you turn the device horizontally or vertically as if it could detect gravity. You can look at google maps with all the details and even see satellite imagery while you’re in the middle of nowhere letting you know where you are or where you’re trying to go without having to buy or subscribe to anything else other than your original plan. You can use it as a backup drive for all your important files or play all your favorite music and videos from your computer and the from the internet. It can integrate all your internet e-mail into one account so you only have to login once. It even lets you download PDF files and Microsoft Word attachments from your inboxes! I highly recommend this device to all my friends, co-workers, and family just because of its revolutionary life-changing productivity applications and its awesome all-in-one value that I’m buying some of them one for Christmas! The power of the internet will soon become an easy part of your daily routine with the iPhone that it will change your life and help you change the life of those around you for the better as it did for me! I hope this helps. Thanks!

By: Edwina A. G. Duenas

Edwina A. G. Duenas — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:58:03 +0000

The best multimedia player I've owned.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I've had my iPod Touch for over a year now and have enjoyed every minute of it. Music is easy to sync and iTunes easy to use. Coverflow is beautiful on the iPod Touch. Videos are crisp and there is tons of content to choose from in the iTunes store. Photos look great as well.

I also enjoy the internet capabilities through Safari. It's an excellent browsing experience that's truly unparalleled. There are a few other widgets too, like notes, calendar, and weather, that I find handy.

The App Store great as well (of course). There are thousands of apps available are available in free and paid version. Some of my favorites: Doodle Jump, Tap Tap Revenge, Tweetie, iCanSketchit, and more. The App Store adds a lot of value to the iPod Touch.

Jailbreaking your iPod will be nice too. Lots of great themes and customization options. Also, you can "hide" icons with Boss Prefs or Poof! to clear up your screens.

I received this as a gift, but I would have felt definite sticker shot if I bought it at its original price of $299.99. The iPod Touch is a great device, but the upfront price should probably be lowered nowadays, considering the iPhone 3G handset is now just $99.99.

If you do buy an iPod Touch, you will have tons of fun with it.

Enjoy

By: Christopher W. Gufler

Christopher W. Gufler — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:26:36 +0000

Apple iPod touch 8GB
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Ordered the Apple iPod touch 8GB (1st Generation)”NEW” from Amazon. As a first time buyer with Amazon I was extremly dissatisfied! The item came in as Referbished. I order the condition of the iPod as “NEW”. Spoke to customer service sent me a shipping label and returned the first iPod. Another iPod was sent again “NEW” and received it as Referbished, go figure. I have been back and forth on the phone with Amazon since the end of July of 2009. Today I hung up with yet another customer service representative offering me free shippping if I chose to order another product. All I wanted answered is if a consumer orders a product from Amazon as “NEW” should’nt that product be received as “NEW”? That is what I requested and wanted to pay for. This has been a nightmare and yet as of today my question is still not answered and I am still without an iPod. I am unsure of whether I will do business with this organization or not.

CHG

By: Joan Fornwald

Joan Fornwald — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:43:25 +0000

Read Description Before Opening
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The IPOD is purchased was described as NEW, but when it was received it stated on the packaged that it was REFRESHED. Luckily, my husband noticed this before I opened it and we were able to return it and get out full purchase price back.

By: Jolene F. Blaha

Jolene F. Blaha — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:59:17 +0000

So Far, So Good
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Bought this item refurbished. Shipped quickly and with care. Plugged it in, correlated it with Itunes and seems to be running perfectly.

By: Kevin McElroy

Kevin McElroy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:36:21 +0000

Best purchase ever. Period.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am in unhealthily love with this thing. I bought it to replace my old iPod Touch that was stolen which I received used. Unlike many other products, the difference between a used and new iPod Touch is incredible. I’m a huge fan of Apple products and I definitely recommend the iPod Touch to anyone who doesn’t already have one. The only thing I remotely dislike is that the battery life could be slightly better. Apple should make options when you purchase for extra length batteries for people who use their iPod a little heavier than most (or maybe they do and I am just unaware of such an offer). Overall a great buy though. Get it. And enjoy it. =)

By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:01:41 +0000

Ipod touch 8 GB
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Ipod Touch is a device with an attractive set of features for a mini portable video player. The Ipod Touch is clearly an IPhone’s clone without the option to call someone. Most users will also need to buy a protective case to protect it’s the front screen and the back is covered with a glossy, scratch-prone feeling. The Touch supports standard AAC, MP3, Audible, WAV, and AIFF. Video format support is the same from the Iphone H.264/MP4 files playability. It includes some cool applications but The Safari Web browser allows you to check anything in a hurry. The Ipod Touch lasted an average of 23 hours for audio playback and 6 hours for video which is more than enough. It features two buttons first one on the face of the player used for calling up the main menu and a screen deactivation button found on the top-left edge of the case. Both the Ipod Touch and Iphone allow users to browse, preview, purchase, and download music from the new iTunes Wi-Fi music store. If you want to play a game it shows you how to play right away. It is an undeniably cool product that continues Apple’s design of the latest gadget that is simple to use anywhere you go. Overall this device makes everything simple to use with just a flick of your finger.

By: Sean M. Pryor

Sean M. Pryor — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:11:42 +0000

1st Gen IPOD review
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Once IPOD was charged up there was no problem in it’s performance. Downloaded songs and apps with ease.

By: M RMZ

M RMZ — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:27:14 +0000

Must have IF you can put up with AT&T
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I absolutely love this phone. I’ve had an iPod for a while now, and had to get the iPhone as soon as I could. I wish I could actually upgrade this phone to a newer model but it is so expensive with AT&T. The countless number of apps is mind boggling. My only beef with the iPhone is the lousy battery life. However, I do have a complaint with Apple’s exclusive contract with AT&T. AT&T is terrible, and I can’t wait until their exclusivity contract is done so I can get an iPhone without being prisoner of AT&T’s crappy service and expensive rates.