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IPod touch vs classic

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LC.
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So how is the iPod Touch working out for any of you guys who use it? I need a new one and I don't know whether Touch or Classic is the way to go. I don't care about any functions other than playing music. At all.

So how is the interface with the Touch? I can't see it being easy to use while driving so I'd maybe need a remote too for that. And on the 32Gb I'd need to delete a load of my music to fit.
Oct 18 2008 7:13PM
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skiizy
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go touch, although you said you dont care about other functions, it is useful. most ski lodges have wi-fi, which is convenient for checking anything you need to. but i you truly only want it for music, just get a 80 gb classic
Oct 18 2008 7:17PM
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k-rob
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i say go for the touch.
also, how can you possibly have more than 32GB of music? do you even like half of those tracks or are they just there?
Oct 18 2008 7:31PM
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pounds.
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do you guys know if the old jailbreaks will work on the 2nd gen ipod touch. I just got one today and im thinking about jailbreaking it. Should i even jailbreak it or just leave it. I want that spore game.
Oct 18 2008 7:38PM
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prontocuts.com
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Im going to kill this website, I typed a two paragraph thing on why the touch is amazing but terrible for music playback and this site erased it. Anyways long story short, the touch is one of the greatest things I have ever owned, but controlling your tunes is awful. I cant tell you how many times ive almost killed myself driving trying to find a song, the wheel is the best way to go. get the classic because yous aid you dont care about anything but music.
Oct 18 2008 7:39PM
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LC.
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Yeah that's what I thought. The touch screen seems like a total pain in the ass. My phone has every other function I'll ever use. If there was a 32Gb or bigger unlocked iPhone that would be perfect but I can deal with having a phone and an iPod in my pocket.
Oct 18 2008 7:43PM
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Ryno
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If all you care about is music and space, stick with the classic.

But if you use the touch, you're going to fall for it...its a fucking amazing device. Im still blown away by it after 3 months of owning one. Just pick one up and try it...its epic
Oct 18 2008 7:43PM
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Balto
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i would go with the classic. 120 gigs is alot better then the 32 and its cheaper by $150. and the touch screen and apps kinda lose their awsomeness after a while. u really wont end up using most of the apps on a day to day use. so save your self some money, buy the classic and some really good headphones. o and i have a 16 gig touch and im thinking of switching
Oct 18 2008 7:44PM
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Ryno
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Its not a pain in the ass once you figure out all the features. Once you learn the device, its as easy at the classic.
Oct 18 2008 7:45PM
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LC.
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Yeah well I'm getting my new Macbook this week so I'll have a look in store. The Apple guy is obvioucly going to try to upsell the Touch though.

Th other thing is I get a rebate for a Nano or Touch when I buy my Macbook on the student deal. So I can either get a free Nano and sell that to get cash towards a Classic, or just get a cheap Touch.

I think classic is the way to go. Whoever questioned capacity requirements, yes I have about 40Gb just now. I could easily cut that down to 30 by getting rid of stuff I don't listen to much but from then on it would be a constant dilema for what to delete to make room for new stuff.
Oct 18 2008 7:46PM
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k-rob
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yea my friend has one and i almost bought one, even though the audio quality is pretty poor. only thing i don't really like about it is the fact that my fingers are actually too fat to use the thing properly, i can't play tetris properly on my buddies because i push like 4 buttons at the same time...sucks to be me haha
Oct 18 2008 7:47PM
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skiizy
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easy solution.. finger liposuction
Oct 18 2008 8:52PM
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Reptar.
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The touch is really fun when its not yours. But strictly music, I'd say go with a classic.

Oct 18 2008 9:10PM
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caucasian_chad
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I have 30GB, but half of them are my dad's friends and I don't like most of that.  He might have 320kb/s if he's really into quality, but then he wouldn't be buying an iPod because the audio quality through the headphone jack is god awful on iPods.
Oct 19 2008 12:01AM
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JasperGphoto
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 i got the 120GB classic 3 weeks ago and i love it, my only complaint is the track pad gets hung up sometimes. i was thinking about getting the touch too but then i thought i would fill it up to fast.
Oct 19 2008 12:06AM
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no_steeze
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the touch is nice if you use it for a lot of shit, like if you really utilize each feature. but, if it's music only and you have a lot of it, save money and go for the classic. for music only it's more (after)bang for the buck...(hehe i makedid a joke!!!1!1!!!)
Oct 19 2008 12:06AM
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spidey
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ipod touch all the way-

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Oct 19 2008 12:13AM
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Alex_G
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i just broke my 80 gig classic riding so if you wanna ride with it i suggest highly that you get a shuffle for riding purposes and a touch for regular stuff
Oct 19 2008 12:18AM
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Malcolm
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Oct 19 2008 12:21AM
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twin-tip-hero
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touch.  the apps will get to grow on you, and you will not be able to put it down.

Oct 19 2008 12:22AM
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Bepo
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ipod touch is super sick. It's got internet, web browser, tons of sick apps, really fun games, and its better for movies. I only listen to music on it like 10% of the time, I have a shuffle which I use most of the time for music. But trust me, you'll love the touch. You think you don't want anything but music, but its way too much fun and def worth it
Oct 19 2008 1:06AM
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Pippin
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is that your? whats the source on winter board?

anyways ive had my touch for over half a year now and as soon as i got it i jailbreaked it, well worth it, can do so many crazy things with it, wifi alone is amazing. But that being said if you a big music guy go with the classic
Oct 19 2008 1:09AM
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Peter.
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yup, it really is a sick device

i have best of both worlds, 8 gig touch for messing around on and a few songs, and 80 gig 2nd gen zune for vids and my music
Oct 19 2008 1:50AM
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Scott~
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dont you mean an itouch!?1 ipodtouchtonetouchphonepod?
Oct 19 2008 3:37AM
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LC.
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Ok thanks guys, Classic it is. Like I said I have a Pocket PC phone that has all the other stuff that is on the Touch so I only need music capabilities.
Oct 19 2008 5:02AM
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anomericas
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Sorry, but ima leach your thread.  You already made up your mind, and I'd suggest the same.

BUT, for all those ipod touch owners/users, I have a question:
Does an application exist that allows you to view maps offline.  Not being able to view maps if you're not in a WiFi zone is bogus.  I'm in desperate need of some portable maps before I bike to Belgium and an answer to this question would help.  + Karma!
Oct 19 2008 6:26AM
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