iPod touch 16 GB Could anyone tell this electronic illiterate mom if parental controls are possible for the iPod Touch? I have a great filter on our home computer, but I'm not sure I can use it in conjunction with IPod. Three teen boys! I have learned my lesson the hard way. Upon researching, I think they can access any Wifi away from home. Does anyone have suggestions for pretecting our family in this easily accessible wireless world? iPod touch 16 GB Could anyone tell this electronic illiterate mom if parental controls are possible for the iPod Touch? I have a great filter on our home computer, but I'm not sure I can use... » Read More iPod touch 16 GB Could anyone tell this electronic illiterate mom if parental controls are possible for the iPod Touch? I have a great filter on our home computer, but I'm not sure I can use it in conjunction with IPod. Three teen boys! I have learned my lesson the hard way. Upon researching, I think they can access any Wifi away from home. Does anyone have suggestions for pretecting our family in this easily accessible wireless world? « Show Less
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Yes, there are parental controls for the iPod touch. In the Settings menu of the touch, Parental Controls will be an option. You can lock out certain features like the App Store, Safari, iTunes Wi-Fi, Youtube, and Explicit Content, and then lock it down with your own personal passcode (a 4-letter code that only you will know.) I hope this helps.
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I don't think there are any parental controls, but you can check your kids search history on the internet and apps store.
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Unless your gift is going to someone who has (or wants to have) an HUGE collection of music files, or is likely to buy or rent a lot of Apple iTunes movies, 16GB should be more than adequate for the "average" person's onboard library storage needs. On the other hand there is no way to upgrade to more flash memory on any model iPod touch, so an extra 100 bucks if you can afford it for an additional 16GB of storage space may come in handy some day. You can always externally store a larger number of tranportable file from a MAC or PC if your storage capacity exceeds 8 or 16GBs in the older model touches. Unless your gift is going to someone who has (or wants to have) an HUGE collection of music files, or is likely to buy or rent a lot of Apple iTunes movies, 16GB should be more than adequate for the "average" person's onboard library storage needs. On the other hand there is no way to upgrade to more flash memory on any model iPod touch, so an extra 100 bucks if you can afford it for an additional 16GB of storage space may come in handy some day. You can always externally store a larger number of tranportable file from a MAC or PC if your storage capacity exceeds 8 or 16GBs in the... » Read More Unless your gift is going to someone who has (or wants to have) an HUGE collection of music files, or is likely to buy or rent a lot of Apple iTunes movies, 16GB should be more than adequate for the "average" person's onboard library storage needs. On the other hand there is no way to upgrade to more flash memory on any model iPod touch, so an extra 100 bucks if you can afford it for an additional 16GB of storage space may come in handy some day. You can always externally store a larger number of tranportable file from a MAC or PC if your storage capacity exceeds 8 or 16GBs in the older model touches. « Show Less
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I am satisfied with the parental controls. You can restrict the times that anyone is on, you can restrict by MAC address, by URL or keyword. I am restricting by all of these things actually. To my knowledge you can't restrict by category, say adult sites in general. However my children know that I can see every website that they visit so that is enough to keep them honest. If you enter enough keywords you can probably block particular categories, such as adult sites. Finally if you go to the ASUS website you can download the user manual and it will show you all of the controls you can work with. Hope this helps.
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I am satisfied with the parental controls. You can restrict the times that anyone is on, you can restrict by MAC address, by URL or keyword. I am restricting by all of these things actually. To my knowledge you can't restrict by category, say adult sites in general. However my children know that I can see every website that they visit so that is enough to keep them honest. If you enter enough keywords you can probably block particular categories, such as adult sites. Finally if you go to the ASUS website you can download the user manual and it will show you all of the controls you can work with. Hope this helps. I am satisfied with the parental controls. You can restrict the times that anyone is on, you can restrict by MAC address, by URL or keyword. I am restricting by all of these things actually. To my knowledge you can't restrict by category, say adult sites in general. However my children know that I can see every website that they visit so that is enough to keep them honest. If you enter enough keywords you can probably block particular categories, such as adult sites. Finally if you go to the ASUS website you can download the user manual and it will show you all of the controls you can work... » Read More I am satisfied with the parental controls. You can restrict the times that anyone is on, you can restrict by MAC address, by URL or keyword. I am restricting by all of these things actually. To my knowledge you can't restrict by category, say adult sites in general. However my children know that I can see every website that they visit so that is enough to keep them honest. If you enter enough keywords you can probably block particular categories, such as adult sites. Finally if you go to the ASUS website you can download the user manual and it will show you all of the controls you can work with. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Parental controls are usually part of your internet server. There are good app locks on the play store, which I use to keep my settings locked.
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You are wrong about the larger ipods not being ale to play books from sources other than Apple. I get two or three books a month from audible and they work great on my 60g ipod. The bookmarks work and I have no trouble at all. I have 69 books (including Atlas Shrugged at 55 hrs and The Fountainhead) and every album my wife and I own and haven't hit 15 gig yet.
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Nope! I even contacted their helpdesk and they said that they are "working with Apple." These guys are late in the game. If you have an iPhone, get something else. Additionally they said, "However, we do have a product called safe eyes which keeps you safe on-the-go with powerful Internet filtering for the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Safe Eyes Mobile allows you to decide the type of content that is appropriate for you and your family and enjoy your mobile Web without the worry."
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I installed this router over two years ago and have not had to touch it since. Setup was easy and I'm not a techie. We have three connected computers (one through a docking station) and also connect the laptop through the wireless mode, one iPad and two iPhones, my grandson connects his iPod Touch and absolutely no problems. I read an article in a Computer Magazine on comparing wireless routers and this one was rated best and IMHO it sure is. Get your money back from Netgears and go with this one.
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Hello,they have games and apps for older children (which I haven't tried yet since mine are 5 and 2 years old). Plus the new Innotab 2S is Wifi ready so that would probably be really cool for her.
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In case you didn't know, you can purchase more gb's through iCloud, for example 20gb for approx $1.06 per month, tax included. This is for your 16 gb iPad. So you still have options to add more gb's. I hope this helps...
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WOW, I have to say that is the best question I have seen about this device.The answer is unfortunately no. There is definitely a way if you are willing to jailbreak the application and write your own parental control widget. But there is no software that you can install to control what your child can do on the device, including browsing to questionable material.I would not be surprised if somebody is already working on such an applet to sell at the applications store. For now though, I haven't seen anything like that.
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My 11 year old son said that it can be split into up to 3 team. He also wanted to make sure you knew you needed the IPod or IPhone 4. The newer versions don't work.
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The wi-fi capability of the ipod touch can be used anywhere wi-fi is available -- just like using a laptop at an airport or at starbucks to check your email, for instance, requires you to sign up to a provider's fee-based plan, using a touch also requires such fees. Similarly, using your own wireless network on it is obviously no different from using it with your computer. You cannot download ebooks, however it can open pdf files within the browser. So a good way around this limitation would be to send the ebook to yourself as an attatchement!hope that helps!fawaznas
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i want to buy an ipod touch or a nook. I can't decide because i really want a good, big ereader, without destroying my eyes. on the flip side, i want to listen to music, and i like to play games on the ipod....i just don't want to spend my money on something ill regret, cause i've worked hard for the money. So please help me guys.....thanks!
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I don't see why not, you can visit the sight, I just tried. You may need to change the settings, I have my son's tablet set on a certain parental setting.
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You can download an APP for parental control if do you want, some apps like Mobicip, Funamo, Norton Family, etc... will work on this android tablet.