iPod touch showing up in stores, gets unboxed
By Nilay Patel 
posted Sep 13th 2007 6:15PM
posted Sep 13th 2007 6:15PM
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first!
Yawn....
-too big for an mp3 player.
-not enough gb for a movie player (or mp3)
-no communications
-no point to this
... but, its shiny!
lol, i was just about to comment 'yawn' myself...anyway, i agree about the lack of storage, and two handed use is just not ideal for an mp3 player.
Ratings are not what my life is all about.
You shut up! It is the most artistic, beautiful, majestic paperweight anyone could ever want!
Plus I hear it allows for time travel or some such thing.
-barely taller than an ipod classic
-highest flash capacity around (iaudio and the creative zen are the only ones to match it)
-wifi
Two handed use? I use my iPhone single handedly. Is something different about this one? I mean, I can even type text messages with one hand while driving (though I probably shouldn't) and I don't see how this one would be any different.
Sandisk Sansa View also matches it in capacity.
I'm just not liking the lack of Notes on the Touch, though. Eee for me!
You can't be serious. This is 10 years ahead of anything else. It has Wifi and Starbucks! It has wires that stick out of your ears making you able to pick up signals from outer space.
And Blue tooth is for Windows anyway, thank God Job's has saved all of us from having to sync headphones.
And wires are useful for scraping off grease before you put your breakfast on the screen.
the iPod touch is the friend of all infectious diseases. This is wonderful news.
I would agree with you mostly,
because it's taller than i would like for PMP, and 16GB is paltry, but then again, the thing has a wifi browser, so the screen size is better for browsing and video.
with that size screen and a wifi radio, your going to need all the battery life you can get, which makes SSD almost a necessity for this, and 16GB is the new high limit for anything portable with solid state, so unfortunately it's not so much the player as the technology which is the problem.
I've heard the gripe that 16GB is not big enough for a movie player but thats completely untrue, if you properly encode your videos at the right bit rate/size you can fit quite a bit on a 16gb player. of course if you think your going to fit an entire season of the sopranos on the thing your insane, it's still 16gb.
Just because it has the best memory of any flash based device does NOT mean it has a lot of memory. That's like saying 5 bits is a lot of memory because it's the most I can store on the fingertips of one hand with a sharpie.
Video is big. If you want something to be a good portable media device, it needs to accommodate lots of video, and lots more music. My music wouldn't fit on that thing, and I am generally considered a music snob who likes a very, very small amount of music. If you start throwing video on there too, you'll have a hell of a problem. You're talking maybe 20-30 TV shows at a decent resolution (and I'm considering 'decent resolution' for something this small as a bit lower than VGA). Yea, that's a decent amount, but then you have no room for anything else. Once you put your music onto that thing, you can maybe fit enough video that you'll only need to rotate it every day.
Good memory for something that's going to be playing video, music, and everything else is _at least_ 40 gigs. I would say you'd probably want 80 or above. Which they could do easily if they weren't so damned obsessed with flash memory. I don't get it. What's the appeal? I've taken my 3rd gen ipod jogging with me without problems, dropped it and it didn't miss a beat, so it can't be shock messing with the hard drive. I've also had that same iPod for about 6 years now, so it can't be lifetime of the device. I think it's just so they can save space (though not really - 80GB worth of flash chips would be HUGE), and have an excuse to charge massive amounts by claiming it's the most memory you can get...on a flash device.
All i see is crying and whining about storage, lets think about it for more than 2 seconds now, if apple was dumb enough to put a HDD in it, we could say hello to about 2 hours battery life. But since SOMEONE had foresight, they went with SSD(which is by far more expensive per GB than a HDD), and with a screen that big, it has 22 hours battery life w/music and 5 hours for video, that's pretty good, but it'll get better in the next few years
The iPod Touch is good, but has anyone had the thrill of feeling/owning a first generation iPod? I actually have one SEALED in box, sitting in my drybox.
Sure, the iPod Touch may be a technological marvel but I am sure nothing beats the nostalgic feeling of being able to own one :)
I can send you pictures if you want, and offers for the 1st gen ipod are being taken in too.
Or, the iPod Touch would be another not-so-good alternative to the first gen ;)
Gerald
geraldino.10@gmail.com
The iPod Touch is an awesome device from what I've heard. I ordered my Ipod touch on September 9th, so I should be able to say more about it in about a week. I couldn't believe Apple didn't use a hard drive for the touch. That was kind of dumb...but when I think about it a little harder, it seems like apple doesn't think that they'll have any more ideas for the "next big apple electronic!"; so they might use the hard drive for the next iPod touch, that way it's a new, improved, better, incredible new product. Apple's motive is not to be the necessarily the "best" company, but to be the "coolest" company. So if they hold back on some products, they'll have their ideas for the next big product. I think apple is just being smart...we're being impatient. (and believe me...I'm with you)
So where is the wifi store upgrade for my iPhone? and my $100 apple store credit?
Xavier, Please, would you tell me if you can read PDF files on your Iphone ??? I wonder if I will able to do it on the Ipod Touch. thanks.
Yes, I can, I just sent myself a 9 page PDF file and opened it in mail. It did take about 15 seconds to render the 9 page file though.
PDF files read just fine, but only of you are online.
Transferring your ebooks, storing them locally and access them online is not an option.
This is actually a big shortcoming, one of the reasons that stopped me from getting the iPhone.
awesome! but I dont need it
When can we expect the Engadget review of the new iPods?
Hey guys,
so im in uk, think its possible i might recieve it next week? lol i would actually be over the moon! i can't wait - such a sleek, sexy looking device :D its gonna rock
Cheers
I'm in the US and mine is still listed as not yet shipped. Good luck tho!
That better mean that they ship out the pre-orders early!!!!!!!!
Yeah!! I ordered mine from the online Apple store expecting to get it when stores did but so far... nothing!!!
Can't wait for mine to get here!
Bahhh... they haven't showed up in Colorado Apple stores yet.
Boo!
It looks like the headphone jack is recessed like on the iPhone.
It doesn't.
its not
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9772175-1.html
YAY! I sent this in!
I just baked cookies. Want some?
No really, have one!! :p
Already?
Good, I hope people complain enough to force Apple to release firmware update to fix that sucky Calendar. 5 min after they release this firmware, I'll be in nearest Apple Store with $$$.
still 16gb?
Yes, unfortunately, they were going to up it at the last second, to a capacity that their customers with actual music/movie collections could use...but they decided instead to tell 'em to "Fuck off"
What I hate about the iTouch is the deliberate crippling by apple. No notes and no third party applications.
If you look at the hardware and the OS the iTouch is a PDA but unfortunately Apple is holding it back, not taking advantage of it's full potential.
They need to save something for those yearly updates of the tiniest thing, should be thankful there's been such a big update from the usual iPodness to this.
Well if its that big of a deal to you, the massive iPhone hacking/modding community will be helping out with that. The iPhone apps should be able to be easily ported over to the iTouch. Its one of the main reasons I got mine.
Hopefully this means we don't have to wait until September 28th for them to start shipping them out.
Let's have about 50 more unboxings. You can never get enough of this type of stuff.
In the reviews, the earphone jack is not recessed as is the iPhone.
Still 16GB. The larger storage version is coming out in a couple of months.
You know this how? Highly doubtful Apple will double storage capacity before next year. We might see a 3G 16GB iPhone though before the end of the year.
It's pure speculation on my part. I only know that Samsung is already ramping up production of 32 GB NAND flash memory for somebody. I would only take a few months to get production quantity for a major client. I don't think it's a stretch to put it into the next version Touch. It will cost a bit more, but I'm sure an extra $100 wouldn't deter purchasers. My belief is that Apple will keep increasing memory as it becomes available and/or cost feasible.
I can't see Apple releasing another Touch so soon. Look back and think of when they've updated any of their lines THAT fast THAT drastically? Firmware updates, sure, but not a memory increase on the iPod.
The way I see it, they'll wait till next fall (when they always update the iPod lineup) and depending on where the NAND flash market is, run 32/64GB or 64/128GB models.
You're right about the usual upgrade time, but I figured that was due to storage growth time intervals. If companies keep increasing storage limits quickly, I just figured Apple would need to keep competitive with other brands. I guess that's annoying for owners who just bought a device and a few months later feels left behind if a newer device has more memory. Just remember, it did happen with the iPhone. Well, it will when the rumored 16 GB model iPhone hits the streets shortly. The 4 GB iPhone is already history.
I admit I don't really know anything about Apple's future products timeline. It's just pleasurable for me if I guess correctly. Then I can say I'm savvy enough to figure out industry trends.
this thing would be awesome if it had email and calender input, or better yet if it was open to 3rd party apps. Being on a college campus all day I don't need data service, just wi-fi. I would love to have this and just a basic phone but as it stands now its just too crippled a device.
I can confirm that Apple is starting to get the first Apple.com pre-orders ready for shipping. Many should be getting them next week.
How can you confirm that? What does "the first pre-orders" mean?
With the use of cover flow, I have noticed that I started adding cover art to all the music that I have ripped from my cd's. I think a cool feature they should include is being able to find album art on the internet, take it and use it as the album art for that cd. I do the same thing now (with the copy and paste method) but if they did something so it would automatically get it that would be awesome. I can't wait to get my hands on this.
In iTunes, go to the advanced menu and choose "Get Album Artwork."
If your albums are correctly titled, you should get album art for almost all of them automatically. (you do need to have an iTunes account for this to work)
Thanks I'll try that.
Ya, people at ilounge are already reporting that their order status is changing for shipment.
Those that ordered in the first few hours anyway. Others have been told that the waiting list is long long long.
I ordered as soon as I could access the Apple Store page, which ended up being atound 5:30 EDT, do you think I will be getting mine? Unfortunately the closest Apple store is too far away otherwise I would cancel my order and go buy one.
why not just get an iphone and not use the phone function
Well, it's much bigger, that's it.
a couple milimeters for more functions tho
and a contract and monthly fee.
@Zip22
Replace "a contract and monthly fee" with "Your eternal soul and an arm/leg" and you'll be a bit closer.
To be more precise: You can't even turn on an iPhone without first signing a 2 year contract with AT&T. Maybe once the iPhone gets officially unlocked for all service providers, you could use the other functions without signing up.
wow!
Greetings from Nicaragua =)
No status change on my order.....
Why do people have to moan about a device they aren't going to buy? Heck, I think the Chrysler 300C looks like a brick on wheels but who cares.
Lame. I pre-ordered mine. You'd think they'd give the pre-orders precedence. Oh well, as long as I have it by next week I'll be happy =)
I want one, but I'll probably wait for a price drop.
Price drop? Ignoring the iPhone, Apple rarely drop their iPod prices unless a new line is coming out.
Since it's very similar to the iPhone I would say a price drop isn't out of the question. Flash prices are dropping quickly, so it wouldn't surprise me if they cut the price. Either that or refresh the line with more storage. If it were 32GB I would find it hard not to pick one up.
me too. im thinking 16gb iphone will be out maybe first quarter next year or december. so price should drop on this one.
There's a huge difference in price between 16GB and 32GB. It won't be coming for a long time.
what i want to know is.. is it compatible w/ the ipod radio remote?
my order status aint changed either but will check back tomorrow :P lol i can live in hope...
i actually am too excited about gettin this... my last ipod was a photo and its a brick now lol
Why leave your iPod Photo as a brick when you could easily get it repaired?
Went to the Apple store in Pleasanton, California and they had about 20 of the 16GB Touch models available for sale. None on display and no other anticipated delivery dates. I bought a couple without a problem and am slowly syncing videos, pictures and music. I guess the good news here is that it fit right into my existing cradle.
Some comments:
1. I think that Apple has won the packaging award. The box is clean, well put together and the experience of opening was truly a pleasure.
2. The headphone jack does not seem to be nearly as recessed as on the iPhone, although it is on the bottom which isn't as great for my car mount situation.
3. It is significantly slimmer than the iPhone and setup was a breeze.
4. I didn't purchase this to be much more than a way to browse the web and view pictures of my children. As a photo-viewing device this seems to be one of the best possible options.
Don't do it!
As most every Apple'ite knows, wait till Revision 2.
And, as most iPhone users know, wait 3 months and see its price drop 33%...
Hmmm, just in time for Christmas and Chanukah! And MacWorld.
iPhone aside, over the past few years it seems that Apple rarely lowers their prices. They just end up adding more memory (Classic) or changing the form factor (Nano). In other words, you don't pay less, you just end up getting more.
But Baz is right about not jumping on the first version. I'll wait until the Touch memory is up in the 64G+ range. But darn if it isn't one little slab of electronic sex right now...
I called around and got the Apple Store South Center in Tukwila Washington to hold a 16GB for me, they only had 16's in stock, and only a few of those.
Hopefully I'll be able to go out and actually get it.
Dam he beat me to the punch
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaydon34/
I'm not sure I understand why everyone is so against buying the first iteration of a relatively tried and true product - the iPod has been around for a long time now, and while I agree that there is a lot new about this, it's only $400. Get it now - play with it - get the new one when it comes out.
Excuse me, but did you just say "it's only $400"? And then suggest to buy it again when the next hardware update is available for it? So, is flushing gobs of cash down the toilet a sport for you or something?
does it sync with podcast with the wifi besides being able to purchase music?
No so far you can only wireless download music from the itunes store. They need to hurry up and enable wireless syncing.
YOU GOT THE TOUCH!! YOU GOT THE POW...EEEEER!!!!
Yes. I was in the Indianapolis store this afternoon and although they had none on display the sales person said they did have some in the back that they would sell me. I already have an iPhone but I was purchasing a Nana.
I don't know if this is the typical case with Apple Online Store CSAs, but I just got done talking with one and they said that in this case the physical stores have started to receive shipments, however the online shipments won't be filled until the 28th. Could be a mistake on the part of the CSA...hopefully it is, but it seems like the Online Store line is the 28th as the ship date.
Alex, they are shipping in order of when you preordered. Mine ships tomorrow.
I don't get it - WTF is up with the obsession to have massive amounts of storage on a mobile device? Or do you listen to 3,000+ songs on your commute? I don't even own enough CD's to fill this thing all the way to the top, nor can I understand this drive to carry one's entire library with you at all times.
I would buy the Touch, except that I'm a poor student, so instead I'll save my pennies to buy an iPhone once it is released here in New Zealand - which brings me to the only downside of the Touch. The price. For that money one should expect at least some PDA-like functionality. Or a price around $100USD lower.
Apple:
Increase memory to 32 & 64gig
Keep the same price
Watch people flood your stores and website
oh... and fix the damn calender so I can input data, otherwise iCal is useless
They seem to be selling plenty at 8 and 16GB. Then they'll resell most of us next year in 32 and 64 capacities.
I am more than happy to plunk down my $400 to get it now, sell it in 12 months for $200 and buy the 32GB or 64GB variety.
Mike:
Get in your time machine
buy enough 32 & 64GB SSD to make that possible at low low prices,
watch every electronics manufacturer fight to buy them all from you,
Profits.
Current Bulk price per 1.8" 32GB SSD drive: $350
what i don't get is people just whining about 16gb of SSD storage. 32 and 64, i believe will not be a possibility for about 6 months, and i don't believe apple will want to cut into their profit margins to put those in
Apple's better than everybody else! Apple sucks!
Those are some old skool hardwood floors. Surface nailed...LOL.
Sure, I like the Ipod Touch but there are a few things....
Why is the Weather,Stock,Mail, and Maps are all missing even though they could be done over Wi-Fi Easily?
It is overpriced....I mean $399 for 16gb......Come on. Not to mention I don't get most the feature the Iphone has.
Here you are:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ipodlounger/
Btw, in this picture there are already scratches, sadly lol:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ipodlounger/1374545493/
Haha great post. Lol@"bluetooth is a windows thing". Bluetooth rules, I wish more things had it
Try and jailbreak the thing will ya? Pretty please...
Seems as all stores in California have them. I just called like 4 of them and they've all got'em in stock. Only the 16gb though. But who really wants an 8gb anyways? It's like the 4gb and 8gb iPhones.
I just got back from the Apple store in Novi, Michigan and they had four of these on display. I have to say these are much slimmer and sexier than the iPhone. They feel thin. I love the black around the edges instead of the chrome around the iPhone. This is really a good looking product and works just as smoothly as the iPhone.
The iPod nanos are also much thinner and smaller than they look in pictures. Now, the iPod Classic, on the other hand, looks massive in my opinion.
I just got one in SF store. They only have 16Gb one.
Well I don't need no 8Gb one =)))
So I plugged it in and it my Win XP at work said Camera Connected, what a joke =))
any certain areas where they are released or just random?
Don't tell me the Press Con next week in London is for the iPod touch....
any european thinking the same thing????
There is only one question that needs to be answered concerning the iPod Touch. Can it catch podcasts on its own?
I just got back from an Apple Store in Virginia. They had two touches on display. The iTunes WIFI store is up and running! But the salesperson didn't know when it will be enabled for the iPhone.
Mind letting us know which store in Virginia you went to? Thanks!