Internet on iTouch I'm really interested in buying the iTouch but the only thing I wonder is about the internet. Is it easy to set up? Does it cost anything initially to set up? Will it connect anyplace as long as there is wireless internet? Internet on iTouch I'm really interested in buying the iTouch but the only thing I wonder is about the internet. Is it easy to set up? Does it cost anything initially to set up? Will it... » Read More Internet on iTouch I'm really interested in buying the iTouch but the only thing I wonder is about the internet. Is it easy to set up? Does it cost anything initially to set up? Will it connect anyplace as long as there is wireless internet? « Show Less
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J Grady is right. After you've paid your cable bill or what not, it's all FREE and easy, just like on a laptop! It can connect to unsecured networks without a password - like some coffee shops. And secured networks with one - like some hotels.It's really, really fast and easy. See if you have a wireless router in your home. If not, check out Best Buy, you can get one for under $50.
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Pretty sure you need a wireless router in your home, yes. The WiFi on the iPod Touch can only find wireless interenet where wireless internet exists. Routers are fairly cheap and easy to set up, or so I've been told (I don't know how it all works either!).Otherwise, it'll work anywhere there's free WiFi. As I've never used WiFi, I've no idea if you need to ask the store (coffee shop, bookstore, hotel, wherever) for a password(??) -OR- If you just click to find internet and it does it(??)
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Yes, you will need a wireless router if you want to use it in your home. When the iPod searches for connections it will search for wireless connections in range. Most places that have WiFi will not require a password. The only place I have been that you needed a passord for were hotels (they put the password on a card in your room).
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With the iPod Touch you don't have to do anything to set it up and it doesn't cost anything. It will connect anywhere there is wireless internet as long as it is open or if you have the password to a secure connection. With ours, if we get on it at home we have to type in our password but if you are somewhere that offers Wi-Fi like at a fast food restaurant, all you need to do is open the internet on your iPod and it will come right up. Hope this helps!
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Do you have to have a wireless router in order to get hooked up to the internet with it? I don't know how it all works :(
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The set up is too easy, just download the app and link it as simple as that.There is a video in YouTube explaining the set up.
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I have not been able to get mine connected to the internet over my Wireless network. I get an error that says "Contact Sony Directly". Otherwise, I would think it would be in the Apps.
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This helps a lot. However, there is still the question about the functionality. Is it worth the price to surf and play games versus a few more dollars and getting an inexpensive laptop. Maybe by the time software comes out to support this device it will be worth it.
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I just read this. Very good info. But does the computer have to be on the internet all the time or just on. I do not mind keeping it on but I find my router often goes off the internet if I leave it too long. Can you Help LaRaine
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I have a wireless modem through my ISP and had no trouble connecting to the internet once I set up account information in Windows 8 (the operating system that came with all new computers when I bought this one). There are some differences in Windows 8 however that you have to adapt to if you've never used it before. I suggest getting a user manual to be answer any questions you might have along the way, and review any online forums that have first-hand answers from actual users!
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Looks like normal iTouch doesn't have this yet, but I know the Sony PSP does. You get a somewhat limited web browser and can click on rss links to subscribe. You can listen to podcasts live or tell the PSP when to wake up everyday, I picked 5am, and click which podcast groups you want it to sync for you.It doesn't grab text or blog feeds just audio and video podcasts. I wasn't sure how much I'd use the PSP but the automatic syncing of podcast audio has really made me use it everyday.
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As it has worked for me, I just plug in the cable and it works - your service provider has no control (and therefore cannot charge extra) over how you use the internet connection that you are already paying for. I found it to work seamlessly (used it mostly while travelling; in hotels where they have an internet connection/cable in the room but no wireless - yes there are many places like that in the world) with my tablet, iPad and phone.
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I bought the ip cam viewer app and was able to set it up see it on the same network but once I leave the network it wont work. Something about the ip address not being static but always changing. I was unsuccessful in setting up the record either since I'm not an IT guy. I think unless you really know networking it's pretty complicated for a noob like myself. There are couple of free ip camera viewers out there so check it out. I'm able to view, pan, and tilt with the one I got. Just wish I knew how to take advantage of the full potential. Sorry I couldn't have been a better help.
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It's available at J&R now. I purchased yesterday for $149. Unfortunate for me Amazon continues to lower the price. I couldn't wait anymore. I like the sound and it works with my 2G iTouch (and it charges). I would recommend.
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Connect it to your computer. iTunes will come up and tell you what to do. If you don't have iTunes, you can download it for free. I always set my iPods up through iTunes and have never had a problem. When I come across things I don't know how to do, I just google it.
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Yes, I now have a wireless router at home and I am able to use my safari browser with no problem. I have grabbed some ebooks from the webapps thru apple when I am using my safari browser on the itouch, there is a decent selection and I am sure it will grow as time goes on.I am glad the information was helpful:)
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I ordered from them. Cost about $6 more but I got my itouch in about 5 days with ups ground shipping.
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What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the ability to update those subscriptions itself, like the real iTunes does. What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the... » Read More What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the ability to update those subscriptions itself, like the real iTunes does. « Show Less
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So chapman, I don't need the Bluetooth thing to play music wirelessly. How did You get the ipad to play music to the receiver via wifi. Does the receiver comes out as a option in the ipad to play music wirelessly ? And how about the iPhone app does it work with the wifi or do I need to buy the Bluetooth adapter?
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Not sure how all this works? Can someone please tell me what I need to install this and what does it do? If i understand correctly, I have to already have internet set up in my home, then with this device, i can get wifi for up to serveral devices? so its like a wifi hotspot?
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I think you sumed it up well. Seems like most of the business world is just waiting for the small supplies of the iTouch to be let out of the Apple warehouse. I talked again to the manager at Best Buy and he said they have no idea ahead of time what they will get. My guess is Amazon is in the same sitution. I have gotten items from Amazon also for years and a similiar thing came up when the HP or it was then Compaq iPaq PDA's first came out, the supply was way more then what was produced. This was the first really vague email response I had received from Amazon, usually they are pretty good. Hopefully Apple will get these things out the door fast !