Apple Updates iPhone and iPod Touch 316
u-bend writes "With little publicity Apple has released new, higher-capacity models of the iPhone and iPod Touch. The new iPhone boasts 16 GB of storage and is priced at $499 (the 8 GB model remains at $399), and the new iPod Touch has 32 GB, also priced at $499. Although the price is still pretty hefty, it indicates that the capacity/price ratio on these wireless flash-based players is starting to move in the right direction."
Re:I'm waiting (Score:4, Informative)
Say what? (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Flash memory prices (Score:5, Informative)
Re:Dammit, now I need another excuse (Score:3, Informative)
The headphone jack for the iPod Touch is flush with the bottom bezel, right next to the dock connector (visible in this 360 view [apple.com]). You should be able to plug in any set of headphones.
Re:Dammit, now I need another excuse (Score:1, Informative)
So much cheaper at Amazon (Score:0, Informative)
Why does Apple have such a high markup? Totally unnecessary, IMHO.
Re:Dammit, now I need another excuse (Score:5, Informative)
9) Non-removable battery.
Re:Dammit, now I need another excuse (Score:5, Informative)
There are 3rd party apps capable of loading music on iPods.
> 2) Doesn't work with Linux.
There are Linux apps capable of loading music on iPods.
> 3) Is laden with DRM.
Only if you purchase music from the iTunes Store, and then only if you purchase the DRMed tracks as the Store includes DRM free tracks.
> 4) Doesn't support popular codecs like OGG.
Contrary to Slashdot believe, OGG is not popular.
> 5) ONLY supports iTunes Music Store and not other, cheaper services.
iPods are able to work with Amazon's online store and any others that sell MP3s.
> 6) Doesn't allow simple drag-and-drop access to copy music.
You can drag any song you wish from the library to copy your music to the iPod or you can use the autosync feature.
> 7) Software is locked down on the device.
There is a Linux distro [ipodlinux.org] available for iPods.
> 8) Non-removable storage.
There are many guides on iPod drive replacement on the web.
> 9) Non-removable battery.
There are many guides on iPod battery replacement on the web.
> 10) Costs $500, much more than cheaper, more open-devices do.
Then please list any sub $499 32GB flash touch screen device that is more cheaper and more "open".
Re:I'm waiting (Score:2, Informative)
Re:I'm waiting (Score:5, Informative)
The iPod Touch and the iPhone is not a device of this class unless such a workaround is installed for the firmware that is already preinstalled onto the device.
SO frustrating Apple..... (Score:4, Informative)
-- No cut and paste
-- No IMAP IDLE support (The best auto-check is every 15 minutes. Gee, thanks Apple. 1995 called and wants their email features back)
-- No task list
-- No way to sync notes
-- No MMS messages.
-- Etc.
OOOO but 1.1.3 added the feature of being able to send SMS to multiple recipients. Yeah. Great. I was really waiting for that feature...so glad that put that higher on the list than any of the above. Now I can spam all my contacts and say generic impersonal things like "Happy New Year!! Best wishes!!". Ugh.
It's such a frustration for me. I want to love this device -- I really do. But until Apple stops prioritizing features for 12-year-old girls over features to make the damn thing usable by a working adult, I will continue to complain and be sad. And the worst part is that EVERYTHING I (and the others like me) want can be done in software -- it's just a matter of someone getting priorities in line.
Re:Mine is simple: I have Verizon Wireless (Score:3, Informative)
"Why Apple would deliberately lock themselves out of a HUGE customer base of other carriers is beyond me..."
Since T-Mobile is about a tenth the size of AT&T in the US, I'm not sure I'd call that customer base "huge".
Re:Dammit, now I need another excuse (Score:1, Informative)