ipod 8GB vs 16GB: However, if I am buying for a 14 yr old boy, will a 8GB be good enough or will he be sorry that he doesn't have more GB?
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he will prolly want every app you could think of...as well as all his songs...to save your self a headache i would get 16 or 32 gig. a bit more money...but its something he can use in the years to come.
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Hello Lindsay, Don't feel bad about not knowing anything about these electronic devices, if you don't you use them you would have no reason to know anything about them. Let me start by addressing the question at hand of playing games. The version that you have selected, the nano, does not have any games available for it. This version of an ipod would not work for what you need. That being said, the version that you would need will need to have these things in its description or even title, "TOUCH." This means it'd be for a version of ipod that you operate by touching the screen the same as you would with a smart phone. Also, you would need one that is any of the following Generations. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 7th. The best way to look at these is like cars. Each year the newest model will come out and it just improves on the previous years model. For an Ipod, what that generally means is more storage space on the device and they tend to get smaller and sleeker. These devices do not come with the games. To actually get games on the device, you will need to download from the itunes store online. Remember you do not want a Nano, and it has to be a "touch" version of the generations that we mentioned. We hope this helps and please feel free to ask any other questions!
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I have looked everywhere as I got my 14 year old the Nano 16 gb- best I can figure out there are allot of subtypes of the IH9BR - it was very confusing- and it is next to impossible to figure out if this one will fully support NANO 16gb. IHOME and Apple have them on their site with some info- I may just wait a few months to get her a dock (Birthday) as I think think they are still trying to get rid of some older models not compatible with the NANO 4th generaiton and it is buyer beware....If anyone else finds out about this I would be interested,
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I bought the 32gb over the 64gb for only one reason a $100.00 savings. I carry 3days worth of music and around 8 hours of video.not to mention all the apps. for me the 32gb was the right decision. Brian
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For a Kids Tablet Yes I believe it will be great. The size is just how much you are going to put on it at one time. 8GB should be plenty of space.
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Minimally I recommend just getting 64GB. If anything you'll have free space. Which is a huge advantage and it's awesome to be able to have extra space in a device. I have the iPhone 5S 16GB and it's terrible on space. I'm always under 100 MB getting warnings and it's annoying. On my 64GB iPad Air I have usually 10-20GB free which is awesome being able to have video, photo, document, app, music and other space for a variety of things! I'm in school so I'm always taking photos or video for myself and projects, then always typing papers, making presentations and so on, it just is really nice having plenty of space and not worrying about running out of space. So go for 64GB it's worth it! Minimally I recommend just getting 64GB. If anything you'll have free space. Which is a huge advantage and it's awesome to be able to have extra space in a device. I have the iPhone 5S 16GB and it's terrible on space. I'm always under 100 MB getting warnings and it's annoying. On my 64GB iPad Air I have usually 10-20GB free which is awesome being able to have video, photo, document, app, music and other space for a variety of things! I'm in school so I'm always taking photos or video for myself and projects, then always typing papers, making presentations and so on, it just is really nice... » Read More Minimally I recommend just getting 64GB. If anything you'll have free space. Which is a huge advantage and it's awesome to be able to have extra space in a device. I have the iPhone 5S 16GB and it's terrible on space. I'm always under 100 MB getting warnings and it's annoying. On my 64GB iPad Air I have usually 10-20GB free which is awesome being able to have video, photo, document, app, music and other space for a variety of things! I'm in school so I'm always taking photos or video for myself and projects, then always typing papers, making presentations and so on, it just is really nice having plenty of space and not worrying about running out of space. So go for 64GB it's worth it! « Show Less
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Give him a used or refurb'ed iPod Touch 4th gen. Its about $100 on eBay these days, and can run the latest iOS stuff. Easy to handle, smaller, and plays all those good games he always wanted. I did this exact same thing for you 8 year-old as well, he couldn't be happier.
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All depends on what you plan to use it for. Usually more is better. I have the 16GB unit and that is fine for me. I will never use the 16GB. But if you plan to download a real lot then get the bigger one. There is an expansion slot on all.
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Hello! Indeed it was a 32 gb ipod. In my case, I like to have lots of music, videos and even movies, so the 32 gb. are perfect and even at times I have fallen short because the content is much.
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Well, it depends on what you are looking for. I have the 30GB iPod with video, and I love it. If you are looking for space go with the 30GB, but if you are looking for something extra sleek and portable, go with the Nano. I am relatively new to the iPod craze as well, so I know why you are going through the back and forth with this. Just decide if you want obscene amounts of space or sleek portability.
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For a 32gb it will probably hold up to 3000 to 6000 songs without adding new apps to your iPod. For the 64gb it will probably hold up to 10000 to 12000 without adding new apps.
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I recommend 64 GB if you want to carry a good supply of books, magazines, documents and photos. I erroneously bought just a 16 GB version of the iPad 4 and I am constantly running out of room. Especially if you want to take photos and possibly movies with your iPad, the largest storage # the better.
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i think it supports 16 gb but i am not sure i would just go with the 8 gb it is really enought to pretty much play anything, what do you think about doing with it ?
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I usually get the 32 gig when I order a new device. I find with a 64 gig card, 32 to me is enough. I never use a lot of space. I play games and shop and do a bit of writing and use maybe 8-10 gigs on the entire device. I'm not waiting! Its not worth the extra$$$$$
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I have 8GB on my curent (Gen 4) iPod. I have been wanting to upgrade to a video iPod for a while, but decided to wait hoping a new one would come out (similar to the iPhone). I am a little concerned about only having 16GB, but even more concerned about its shape. Is this iPod expected to fit into current iPod accessories? I have an iDock for my AV receiver, and I'd be bummed if this didn't fit. It came with several adaptors, but I don't think it has any that are for an iPod that thin.
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The manufacturer recommends Class 4, no larger than 32 gb (16gb recommended; I think it has something to do with using more battery at 32gb). Using a 32 gb card I have over 3 days of music and have used less than 1/2 og memory.
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In this day, considerably, no (seeing as terabyte is available). I imagine you're a music person who listens to a lot of music. If you are, then 32g should be fine for you. If you're someone like me who got a 16g just for my own compositions then you don't need a 32g. You can fit anywhere from 200-300 songs in 1g (depending on the length of the song), so essentially having a 32g would hold about 9,600 songs. Your call. I'd say go for it because you never know what new music you might discover. Plus, it's always better to have extra storage. I would've gotten it myself, but the price was a bit too much.