iPod touch unveiled.

czechplastik · 5th September 2007, 19:38

New iPod unveiled today. Either 8gb or 16gb. I've been waiting for this although I feel a little disappointed as it is basically an iPhone with extra memory where the phone bits used to be. 16gb would only take 1/3 of my music collection. Wheres the huge hard drive?!

Looks good though!

paul_b · 5th September 2007, 22:29

Very tempted by one of these (great screen and UI, but shame about the storage), or even the 160GB classic (great storage, but shame about the screen) to keep me going until the Touch gets a decent capacity.

I wonder if the new models remain compatible with the Honda Link?

Pottsy · 6th September 2007, 07:41

As a cool object, that looks very cool!

But it's a million miles away from what I want in an mp3 player. I need:

No DRM.
FLAC capable.
Huge capacity.
Small size.
Robust, inside pocket capable.
Folder browsing.
Very high quality audio circuitry.

I think I'll be sticking with what I have.

l-noel · 6th September 2007, 07:58

And what do you have Pottsy ?

I'm looking for a Mp3 player of your standard, I don't need pictures or video, I'm mainly listening classical music and main use will be in travel (train) listening...

Pottsy · 6th September 2007, 10:04

Iaudio X5 60Gb. Although I haven't compared it myself, it's well known that it has extremely high quality audio circuitry. Coupled with my Westone UM2's, it's the best sounding hifi gear I have ever heard. Just about to be replaced though...

TTDegs · 6th September 2007, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

I think I'll be sticking with what I have.

Quote:

Originally Posted by l-noel

And what do you have Pottsy ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Iaudio X5 60Gb... Just about to be replaced though...

fickle!

Pottsy · 6th September 2007, 10:53

by Iaudio, not me!!

m4rky · 6th September 2007, 10:59

I guess the main selling point of the new ipod is that you can download music without a PC. I'm not so sure as to why you would need too though?

reidme · 6th September 2007, 12:17

Stick with the iPod classic if you want more storage, like the new colours!

TTDegs · 6th September 2007, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

by Iaudio, not me!!

many apologies Pottsy!

Fedorov · 6th September 2007, 13:27

I ordered the new iPod Nano last night for when I'm in the gym.

I may yet sell my brand-new Archos 605 wifi touchscreen for a good price if anyone is interested - 30gb model..... I could be tempted by the iPod Touch purely for the fact that the whole family use iTunes and various shuffles/nanos etc....

l-noel · 6th September 2007, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Iaudio X5 60Gb. Although I haven't compared it myself, it's well known that it has extremely high quality audio circuitry. Coupled with my Westone UM2's, it's the best sounding hifi gear I have ever heard. Just about to be replaced though...

Thanks Sir ! I will check where I can find it in my remote country

Mark996 · 7th September 2007, 08:13

Can I suggest that those of you that want a mass storage device for all your tunes, and intend, as I do, on putting it straight in the glove box anyway, go for the new iPod Classic available in 80 or 160 GB forms.....

£159 for an 80GB iPod Classic IS a bargain in my book.

The Touch is a strange one by Apple (and believe me, I'm VERY pro apple!), as has been previously said, it's capacity is wo-ful, and I'm not sure why anyone would buy one rather than just wait for an iPhone......I really don't know who they were aiming that one at to be honest - maybe it was just a case of 'look what we can do' exercise.

paul_b · 7th September 2007, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark996

The Touch is a strange one by Apple (and believe me, I'm VERY pro apple!), as has been previously said, it's capacity is wo-ful, and I'm not sure why anyone would buy one rather than just wait for an iPhone......I really don't know who they were aiming that one at to be honest - maybe it was just a case of 'look what we can do' exercise.

Agreed the capacity is woeful, but 32GB of Flash memory right now would probably be too expensive for the mass market (although it would probably be enough to tempt me).

I expect the iPhone will come locked with a phone contract to only one of the networks (O2?), and at a premium price too. Many (not all, of course) people out there are perfectly happy with their current handset and network, and for these, the Touch will appeal. Much as I like Apple gear, if the iPhone UK model didn't have 3G and was not offered by my current network, I wouldn't consider it.

Mark996 · 8th September 2007, 09:58

iPhone will ONLY be available on O2 Paul, and will NOT be subsidised in any way by the network (i.e. You can't get one free on contract) - it'll be £399 and thats it. Take it or leave it.

3G is still up in the air - Apple are working hard to try and convert the US 'EDGE' system to make the iPhone 3G compatible before its release in Europe, but dont hold your breath. To me, 3G is looking very much like a 2nd Gen feature...........one day..........

paul_b · 10th September 2007, 00:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_b

I wonder if the new models remain compatible with the Honda Link?

I'll answer my own question, having bought a Classic earlier - it works the same as my 4G Photo model did.

The only difference I've yet noticed is the appearance of the 'H' screen, and no message about "it is OK to disconnect" is displayed.

Other than that, the controls and playlist behaviour seemed identical.

Pottsy · 12th September 2007, 11:05

From Private Eye:

ipodtouch.jpg

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paul_b Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 6th April 2007 Location: London/Herts Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Very tempted by one of these (great screen and UI, but shame about the storage), or even the 160GB classic (great storage, but shame about the screen) to keep me going until the Touch gets a decent capacity. I wonder if the new models remain compatible with the Honda Link?

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,098 Thanks: 18 Thanked 112 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	As a cool object, that looks very cool! But it's a million miles away from what I want in an mp3 player. I need: No DRM. FLAC capable. Huge capacity. Small size. Robust, inside pocket capable. Folder browsing. Very high quality audio circuitry. I think I'll be sticking with what I have.

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	And what do you have Pottsy ? I'm looking for a Mp3 player of your standard, I don't need pictures or video, I'm mainly listening classical music and main use will be in travel (train) listening...

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,098 Thanks: 18 Thanked 112 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	Iaudio X5 60Gb. Although I haven't compared it myself, it's well known that it has extremely high quality audio circuitry. Coupled with my Westone UM2's, it's the best sounding hifi gear I have ever heard. Just about to be replaced though...

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,098 Thanks: 18 Thanked 112 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	by Iaudio, not me!!

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m4rky Civic Mad! Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th August 2007 Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I guess the main selling point of the new ipod is that you can download music without a PC. I'm not so sure as to why you would need too though?

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reidme Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd August 2007 Location: Chorlton, Manchester Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Stick with the iPod classic if you want more storage, like the new colours!

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Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I ordered the new iPod Nano last night for when I'm in the gym. I may yet sell my brand-new Archos 605 wifi touchscreen for a good price if anyone is interested - 30gb model..... I could be tempted by the iPod Touch purely for the fact that the whole family use iTunes and various shuffles/nanos etc....

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Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 452 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Can I suggest that those of you that want a mass storage device for all your tunes, and intend, as I do, on putting it straight in the glove box anyway, go for the new iPod Classic available in 80 or 160 GB forms..... £159 for an 80GB iPod Classic IS a bargain in my book. The Touch is a strange one by Apple (and believe me, I'm VERY pro apple!), as has been previously said, it's capacity is wo-ful, and I'm not sure why anyone would buy one rather than just wait for an iPhone......I really don't know who they were aiming that one at to be honest - maybe it was just a case of 'look what we can do' exercise.

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Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 452 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	iPhone will ONLY be available on O2 Paul, and will NOT be subsidised in any way by the network (i.e. You can't get one free on contract) - it'll be £399 and thats it. Take it or leave it. 3G is still up in the air - Apple are working hard to try and convert the US 'EDGE' system to make the iPhone 3G compatible before its release in Europe, but dont hold your breath. To me, 3G is looking very much like a 2nd Gen feature...........one day..........

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,098 Thanks: 18 Thanked 112 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	From Private Eye: ipodtouch.jpg