I Pod Touch Alternatives :)
13 February 2009, 10:51 PM
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I Pod Touch Alternatives :)
Hi All
I just wondered if there was an alternative to the I Pod touch for Music and movies on the move ?
New Apple iPod Touch 8GB 2nd Generation: Amazon.co.uk: Amazon.co.uk:
It's a long story but I think I'm going to have to get something to keep someone amused on the journey to and from school on the bus every day !
Cheers
Shaun
I just wondered if there was an alternative to the I Pod touch for Music and movies on the move ?
New Apple iPod Touch 8GB 2nd Generation: Amazon.co.uk: Amazon.co.uk:
It's a long story but I think I'm going to have to get something to keep someone amused on the journey to and from school on the bus every day !
Cheers
Shaun
14 February 2009, 12:56 AM
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I wouldn't describe it as painless. Apple haven't quite figured out how to write software that behaves on Windows. But as a tool to import music, find applications on iTunes and Sync your iPod it is fine.
For Video conversation you want to use something like Videora iPod touch Converter Download
Steve
For Video conversation you want to use something like Videora iPod touch Converter Download
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14 February 2009, 11:35 AM
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Hi Shahn I've got an iPhone which is more or less the same as the touch, if you want to pop into my work and you can have a play around with it. 
Its pretty simple to use, I'm asuming it's for your son, so it'll be a doddle for him 
Its pretty simple to use, I'm asuming it's for your son, so it'll be a doddle for him
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Yes. Which makes it great -- as you have a permanent connection to the internet. I have an iPod Touch as it was a farewell present from my previous company.
The only downside is that you are tied into a £35/month for 18 months unless you buy a second hand 2G one and jailbreak it to an existing contract.
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The only downside is that you are tied into a £35/month for 18 months unless you buy a second hand 2G one and jailbreak it to an existing contract.
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14 February 2009, 11:36 PM
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Nice Thanks for all the help ..Looks like I'm going to look at an I-phone then
It's not really my area of expertise so I'm going to need some help LOL
"Ronjeramy" (post number 7) just lives and works up the road from me so by way of this post I'll just ask him about his i-phone and what sort of contract he has
Just to make things more complicated I have set up my home wireless network.....and it doesn't work
How are you on wireless networks Faster ??
Cheers
Shaun
Nice
Thanks for all the help ..Looks like I'm going to look at an I-phone then It's not really my area of expertise so I'm going to need some help LOL
"Ronjeramy" (post number 7) just lives and works up the road from me so by way of this post I'll just ask him about his i-phone and what sort of contract he has
Just to make things more complicated I have set up my home wireless network.....and it doesn't work
How are you on wireless networks Faster ??
Cheers
Shaun
15 February 2009, 08:22 PM
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Shaun i have the £35 contract, which has unlimited Internet on the move and has wifi, so its even quick on the wifi.
As for wifi I'm crap i have wires all round the house
though it is set up, i don't use it as it has a quicker speeds wired. If your passing the post office pop in and I'll let you have a look at it, it really is a great peace of kit
As for wifi I'm crap i have wires all round the house
though it is set up, i don't use it as it has a quicker speeds wired. If your passing the post office pop in and I'll let you have a look at it, it really is a great peace of kit
16 February 2009, 11:09 PM
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Thanks for the offer to come and have a look at your iphone in action ...... Most appreciated
It all depends on what James wants to do with his Nokia and the bus journey to school LOL
He really quite likes his nokia (N70) phone so I guess an Iphone isn't an option
It's not a money thing as the bus ride into school is £7.20 a day and the food costs £3... so at £10 a day to get him there the Iphone is only 4 days travel costs !
....just off to look at the Archos again.......and the Sandisc offerings
Cheers
Shaun
Thanks for the offer to come and have a look at your iphone in action
...... Most appreciated It all depends on what James wants to do with his Nokia and the bus journey to school LOL
He really quite likes his nokia (N70) phone so I guess an Iphone isn't an option
It's not a money thing as the bus ride into school is £7.20 a day and the food costs £3... so at £10 a day to get him there the Iphone is only 4 days travel costs !
....just off to look at the Archos again.......and the Sandisc offerings
Cheers
Shaun
17 February 2009, 09:44 AM
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I'd be more worried about this type of technology getting broken very easily on a school bus (if my school days were anything to go by!)
If I was going for it, I'd look at a big IPod Touch and chuck some movies on it. Be warned though - the Touch isn't exactly school kid proof. There's a BIG touch screen that is open to the "elements"
But that's a BIG "if"....
Dan
If I was going for it, I'd look at a big IPod Touch and chuck some movies on it. Be warned though - the Touch isn't exactly school kid proof. There's a BIG touch screen that is open to the "elements"
But that's a BIG "if"....
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17 February 2009, 10:56 AM
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I'd be more worried about this type of technology getting broken very easily on a school bus (if my school days were anything to go by!)
If I was going for it, I'd look at a big IPod Touch and chuck some movies on it. Be warned though - the Touch isn't exactly school kid proof. There's a BIG touch screen that is open to the "elements"
But that's a BIG "if"....
Dan
If I was going for it, I'd look at a big IPod Touch and chuck some movies on it. Be warned though - the Touch isn't exactly school kid proof. There's a BIG touch screen that is open to the "elements"
But that's a BIG "if"....
Dan
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Hey no problem Shaun, if James is intersted your more than welcome to bring him in and let him have a go though I can see why a child would rather have the nokia over the iphone
though I can see why a child would rather have the nokia over the iphone
17 February 2009, 01:28 PM
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LOL - I've got one of those Contour cases for mine. But mine is either in the car cradle, or in my inside pocket, so no real exposure!! LOL!!
Best of luck with the choice
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Best of luck with the choice
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Does it really have to be touch screen???
the ZEN X-FI is by far a better MP3 player, weighs less, and in my opinion looks nicer, when all said and done all it is, is an MP3 player though and doesn't have the extra swish stuff of the touch.
but like I say, Zen X-FI is the way to go if all you want is an MP3 player.
the ZEN X-FI is by far a better MP3 player, weighs less, and in my opinion looks nicer, when all said and done all it is, is an MP3 player though and doesn't have the extra swish stuff of the touch.
but like I say, Zen X-FI is the way to go if all you want is an MP3 player.
17 February 2009, 11:32 PM
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Hi Stealth..
Creative ZEN X-Fi 16GB with Wireless LAN Compatibility: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
It has buttons......for a teenager this is akin to spawn of the devil LOL
Shaun
Creative ZEN X-Fi 16GB with Wireless LAN Compatibility: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
It has buttons......for a teenager this is akin to spawn of the devil LOL
Shaun
18 February 2009, 01:05 PM
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Archos 5 250GB Internet Media Tablet WiFi 5",High: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
blimey that's expensive
Shaun
blimey that's expensive
Shaun
Got an old skool archos (80Gb) and its brilliant. Got 30+ Films, 3000 Songs and 2000+ Photo's on it so the 250GB one would store plenty!!
Get the DVR Station and you can record straight from the TV or DVD
18 February 2009, 02:22 PM
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Might well have buttons but sounds better
Hi Stealth..
Creative ZEN X-Fi 16GB with Wireless LAN Compatibility: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
It has buttons......for a teenager this is akin to spawn of the devil LOL
Shaun
Creative ZEN X-Fi 16GB with Wireless LAN Compatibility: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
It has buttons......for a teenager this is akin to spawn of the devil LOL
Shaun
18 February 2009, 11:40 PM
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