iPod Touch 4th Gen - Is it worth it in the long run? Is the performance (battery etc) still as good as when you first bought it?
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I am in the same boat as you. I've been considering getting the iPod Touch or the Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2. I've had an older second generation iPod Nano for 5 years and it's still in very good condition, but since it is 2gb, I have ran out of room for my songs. Not sure whether to upgrade to the iPod Touch or the Samsung Galaxy Player.
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It's most definitely worth it! I have owned the older (1st generation) ipod and finally upgraded. I love it! It's more than just a music player now. There are apps that make it a phone, facetime is really handy and I love that I can watch videos on it. I suggest the 32 or 64gb versions though as I am told the 8gb doesn't have enough space for movies. I have the 32gb and absolutely love it!
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Yes, my daughter has a 5th gen ipod touch and that is why I bought it. It works great. We have had it since Christmas and no problems.
1066280
LOL... too old for an iPod? I've got 4 iPods, and a music library of well over 5000 songs, and I'm 66 years old. I plan on using them for many years to come. 8-)
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Unless you actually used the video playback features on your old Nano, you should definitely get this Nano. I love it, the design is sleak and I love being able to clip it on, and the touchscreen rocks. However, I have to say my fav iPod is the Classic. If the limited space bugged you on your old Nano, get the Classic.
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ok! you got one is it bigger than an ipod?If you had an ipod what do you like better?
650969
I agree with W Yang, with the iphone your locks you into a 2 year contract for very slow internet connection, Steve Jobs himself said this at the release yesterday, that the wifi is a much faster system than what the iphone uses. to me the choice is easy over my current ipod video, larger touch screen, and wifi. i only need about 4gb of music so this will leave me 12gb for video podcasts and movies. and with the flash memory less parts to fail than with a hard drive. Oh and what about a camera, wheres the camera.....lol
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Hi One thing about these I-Pod players is they don't a have long life. Mine only lasted a 1 1/2 Years and It quit on the I-pod dock the radio still worked and I never tried the Aux Cable. I went and spent a little moremoney on the next one. I bought the Sony and it has held up for almost 3 years. But the reviews about the Sony said the same not a very long life. Just waiting on this one to go out. I know this isn't much help, just my problems with the same player you have.
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I believe so. I have bought 2 in recent months and that looks like what I bought. I have 2 ipod touch 4th gen. And they work great. Good protection.
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by now it is impossible to update software or apps or get {many} new apps on either of the models. if you are reading this now a third gen AT LEAST. my 8gb fourth gen has worked almost flawlessly on ios4 for 13+ months now. only its almost out of storage and i want more music so i am getting a 32 or 64g w/ios5. (dont want to update my current 1 bcause i dont want to lose my data. :( boooo. :)
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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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Eh. Already have a 3rd Gen iPad. The big push for me is the cost of replacing the battery vs buying a new one. If I trade my iTouch in I can get $129. So that's $170 away from a replacement 5th gen iTouch. Then I gotta buy a stupid adapter. Replacing the battery when the time comes will cost me $79. Is the extra $100 or so bucks before adapters worth it? What happened to the 8 gb iTouch? I don't need 32 gb anymore!
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Depends on what you really want, yes if this is your first ipod I'd go for it, but since it is Hard drive based it will have skipping issues if your jogging or walking sometimes, otherwise if you sit at your desk and listen to it, it will be fine. Then again if you want something that will go anywhere and handle anything, go for the ipod nano, it does everything the classic does, but it's just smaller in size and storage, if you want a bigger screen that will handle anything also go for the ipod touch.When I say handle anything, I mean jogging running, being dropped, because they are flash based and wont skip. Depends on what you really want, yes if this is your first ipod I'd go for it, but since it is Hard drive based it will have skipping issues if your jogging or walking sometimes, otherwise if you sit at your desk and listen to it, it will be fine. Then again if you want something that will go anywhere and handle anything, go for the ipod nano, it does everything the classic does, but it's just smaller in size and storage, if you want a bigger screen that will handle anything also go for the ipod touch.When I say handle anything, I mean jogging running, being dropped,... » Read More Depends on what you really want, yes if this is your first ipod I'd go for it, but since it is Hard drive based it will have skipping issues if your jogging or walking sometimes, otherwise if you sit at your desk and listen to it, it will be fine. Then again if you want something that will go anywhere and handle anything, go for the ipod nano, it does everything the classic does, but it's just smaller in size and storage, if you want a bigger screen that will handle anything also go for the ipod touch.When I say handle anything, I mean jogging running, being dropped, because they are flash based and wont skip. « Show Less
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Now I'm really confused. I bought this for my trip as well, not noticing that it "doesn't work" on the Ipod touch 3G. I have the 64 gb 3rd generation IPOD Touch. It is working quite well. I'll keep trying it over the next week and report back if it stops working. Now I'm worried that it will die on me during my trip.
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I found the Ipod nano 5generation to be the best Ipod I've ever owned. Have been through 5, why five you ask? The other couldn'tm keep up with my sports. Ipod works and will be with me for a long time. Highly recomend. Cost might seem high, but you sure do get what you pay for!
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Battery life has gotten worse over time. I am now at a point where a charge lasts probably more like an hour. To be honest, one should just get a smartphone or an iPod instead of this thing. They can do all this device can do and more.
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Hello,I have not used it for anything else other than my ipod touch. It works well when the unit is functioning. However, reliability is a big issue. The first unit didn't even last two weeks and it won't charge and behave erratically. The replacement unit didn't fare any better and completely won't turn on after another two weeks. I have sent this Bluetooth player back to Amazon for a refund.I lost two return shipping of CAD$16.44 while Amazon only refund me $3.99 each way. On top of that, I had to pay restocking fee. These losses is enough for me to get another Bluetooth headset. A total disaster, so do not buy this Bluetooth. It will only cause you endless headache.Vincent Hello,I have not used it for anything else other than my ipod touch. It works well when the unit is functioning. However, reliability is a big issue. The first unit didn't even last two weeks and it won't charge and behave erratically. The replacement unit didn't fare any better and completely won't turn on after another two weeks. I have sent this Bluetooth player back to Amazon for a refund.I lost two return shipping of CAD$16.44 while Amazon only refund me $3.99 each way. On top of that, I had to pay restocking fee. These losses is enough for me to get another... » Read More Hello,I have not used it for anything else other than my ipod touch. It works well when the unit is functioning. However, reliability is a big issue. The first unit didn't even last two weeks and it won't charge and behave erratically. The replacement unit didn't fare any better and completely won't turn on after another two weeks. I have sent this Bluetooth player back to Amazon for a refund.I lost two return shipping of CAD$16.44 while Amazon only refund me $3.99 each way. On top of that, I had to pay restocking fee. These losses is enough for me to get another Bluetooth headset. A total disaster, so do not buy this Bluetooth. It will only cause you endless headache.Vincent « Show Less