Ipod touch is it worth it?

flibbage0 · 30 Jan 2011 at 14:42

Thinking of getting an ipod touch 32gb but I really don't know if it is worth it, cheapest I can find is £230, is it really as good as people say it is?

manbearpig · 30 Jan 2011 at 14:45

They are quite good, go in an apple store and try one out for yourself.

flibbage0 · 30 Jan 2011 at 15:09

Are they any good for use on a crosstrainer/treadmill?

Lakeland · 30 Jan 2011 at 15:13

Depends what you want it for? If it's for music only, I'd go for the 16gb Nano.

Just did a search for the nano to see the cost and realised there is a new one out, sweet!

Tikkabhuna · 30 Jan 2011 at 16:09

I love my iPod Touch. Though I don't have a touch phone so it was also for the apps. My computer is set to turn on every morning and play music so now I can lie in bed and choose what song I want.

I would say they're a bit heavy for running on a treadmill.

flibbage0 · 30 Jan 2011 at 16:23

Tikkabhuna said:
I love my iPod Touch. Though I don't have a touch phone so it was also for the apps. My computer is set to turn on every morning and play music so now I can lie in bed and choose what song I want.

I would say they're a bit heavy for running on a treadmill.

How do you do that?

Tikkabhuna · 30 Jan 2011 at 17:03

Apple released an app simply called "Remote" and it lets you control iTunes on any windows/apple computer that has iTunes open.

Dewotter · 30 Jan 2011 at 17:41

I have the latest iPod Touch as iPhone plans in Canada are a rip off so have stuck with my trusty 3G. The iPod runs all my apps as the 3G is slower than erosion.

The screen is awesome and it's very very nippy despite not having the 512mb ram as in the iPhone 4. This one is definately light enough to take running. My problem with the new Nano is that the touch screen is so small it's a bit awkward to use, I can imagine having to stop running and focus on it more than the touch.

flibbage0 · 30 Jan 2011 at 17:46

RKO said:
I have the latest iPod Touch as iPhone plans in Canada are a rip off so have stuck with my trusty 3G. The iPod runs all my apps as the 3G is slower than erosion.

The screen is awesome and it's very very nippy despite not having the 512mb ram as in the iPhone 4. This one is definately light enough to take running. My problem with the new Nano is that the touch screen is so small it's a bit awkward to use, I can imagine having to stop running and focus on it more than the touch.

This is exactly what I was thinking as well, I mean the clip is useful but a tiny touchscreen is surely not friendly to use whilst running.

flibbage0 · 30 Jan 2011 at 17:47

Tikkabhuna said:
Apple released an app simply called "Remote" and it lets you control iTunes on any windows/apple computer that has iTunes open.

Doesn't that require Apple TV?

hyper_piper45 · 30 Jan 2011 at 17:50

flibbage0 said:
Doesn't that require Apple TV?

No. Remote controls your iTunes library through your wireless.

Lakeland · 30 Jan 2011 at 18:36

There is a 6th gen 16gb Nano in the for sale section for 100 delivered

flibbage0 · 30 Jan 2011 at 19:40

Tempting but I would like something new with a 12 month warranty.

Oh wait its the 6th gen, urgh.

Lakeland · 30 Jan 2011 at 19:53

Have you seen the price of the 5th gen nanos? I nearly had a heart attack, £299? LOL oook Apple.

I paid £125 brand new for 16gb about a year ago.

Emphacy · 30 Jan 2011 at 19:55

Lakeland said:
Depends what you want it for? If it's for music only, I'd go for the 16gb Nano.

Just did a search for the nano to see the cost and realised there is a new one out, sweet!

The new nano can be warn as a watch also, it's awesome.
Also OP, that's the exact question I was asking before I bought one.

Is it worth it? Hell YEA! I bought the 8GB version however, and now wish I didn't, I can do so much with it and put so much on it, i've ran out of room :|
32GB is an excellent choice, go 4th Gen ofcourse, and you'll never look back.
You'll probably want to buy a nice cover for it too, the metal backs on them get scratched so easily.