Comments on: iPod Touch Designed to Push iPhones? http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/ TheAppleBlog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:26:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: tic tac tic » Blog Archive » ¿Está pensado el iPod touch para estimular la demanda del iPhone? http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-110114 tic tac tic » Blog Archive » ¿Está pensado el iPod touch para estimular la demanda del iPhone? Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:39:31 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-110114 [...] Enlace: iPod Touch Designed to Push iPhones? [...] [...] Enlace: iPod Touch Designed to Push iPhones? [...]

]]> By: Master of None » Blog Archive » iTouch - Apple’s Test Platform? http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-110034 Master of None » Blog Archive » iTouch - Apple’s Test Platform? Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:33:50 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-110034 [...] Louis Gray: As amazing as the iPod Touch is, you can imagine the number of times you would be asked, “Oh is that one of those iPhones?”, only to answer no, and set yourself up for a long explanation. I find myself getting this close to ordering an iPod Touch, only to stop, because at that point, I might as well get an iPhone. And just maybe, that’s what Apple wants me to do. [...] [...] Louis Gray: As amazing as the iPod Touch is, you can imagine the number of times you would be asked, “Oh is that one of those iPhones?”, only to answer no, and set yourself up for a long explanation. I find myself getting this close to ordering an iPod Touch, only to stop, because at that point, I might as well get an iPhone. And just maybe, that’s what Apple wants me to do. [...]

]]> By: Steve http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109980 Steve Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:16:39 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109980 I totally <b>dis</b>agree. People looking to buy a music player are going to buy a music player, not a phone that can play music. Why would I consider buying a phone when shopping for an iPod? I already have a phone that cost me nothing. I totally disagree. People looking to buy a music player are going to buy a music player, not a phone that can play music. Why would I consider buying a phone when shopping for an iPod? I already have a phone that cost me nothing.

]]> By: Andrew http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109962 Andrew Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:05:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109962 The lack of a mail application to me is an absolute deal-killer. I want a wifi device so that I can access online content, and for me that means email and the web. Well, the iPod Touch has the web, but where is the email client? Sorry, I refuse to deal with webmail, so until Apple adds an actual email client, no iPod Touch for me. The lack of a mail application to me is an absolute deal-killer. I want a wifi device so that I can access online content, and for me that means email and the web. Well, the iPod Touch has the web, but where is the email client? Sorry, I refuse to deal with webmail, so until Apple adds an actual email client, no iPod Touch for me.

]]> By: Andrew http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109957 Andrew Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:58:24 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109957 I agree with you, but there is a third potential result if this is indeed their strategy: don't buy either product. I'm tempted to get an iPhone and then do the hack to work with my own supplier (Rogers in Canada) but with Apple seemingly so aggressive at shutting down their own customers who don't want to follow their rigid usage rules, I am hesitant. How long til they shut down the hack through some "must-have" software update? Best thing seems to be buy nothing at all for now, and see how things develop. Or even be open to competitive offerings. I agree with you, but there is a third potential result if this is indeed their strategy: don’t buy either product.

I’m tempted to get an iPhone and then do the hack to work with my own supplier (Rogers in Canada) but with Apple seemingly so aggressive at shutting down their own customers who don’t want to follow their rigid usage rules, I am hesitant. How long til they shut down the hack through some “must-have” software update?

Best thing seems to be buy nothing at all for now, and see how things develop. Or even be open to competitive offerings.

]]> By: Charles http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109955 Charles Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:15:00 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109955 The pricing scheme on iPods and iPhones is a classic example of "up-selling." Every model is just a small price increment away from the next higher model, it is easy to "sell up" and convince the buyer to purchase a slightly more expensive model. The pricing scheme on iPods and iPhones is a classic example of “up-selling.” Every model is just a small price increment away from the next higher model, it is easy to “sell up” and convince the buyer to purchase a slightly more expensive model.

]]> By: Adam http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109946 Adam Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:28:41 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109946 I live in Australia and feel the same way. I think I'd regret buying an iPod touch now with the iPhone just around the corner. I've settled for a new iPod nano. I live in Australia and feel the same way. I think I’d regret buying an iPod touch now with the iPhone just around the corner.

I’ve settled for a new iPod nano.

]]> By: Joel http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109945 Joel Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:36:50 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109945 I was likewise excited when the touch was announced. However, upon reading the details and seeing what's NOT included (speakers, a mail client, the ability to add entries to the calendar, etc.) I was even more convinced that the iPhone was my ideal phone. All except for being stuck with AT&T. My wife and I even switched to AT&Tingular for 28 days in anticipation of my buying an iPhone for my birthday. Those were the WORST 28 days of service I've ever had. We switched back. So, I was resigned to having no new gadget, while I pinned away for the iPhone. With the $200 price drop and the announcement of the open source unlocking tools PLUS T-Mobile's announcement of the $20 Total Internet plan, I ran right out last night and picked up an iPhone. Zip Zop, it's on T-mobile now. Would I have been happy to have an iPod Touch? Perhaps. But I would have missed so much more. There's really no reason to get the iPod touch, in my eyes. Even if you don't intend on using it as a phone, the iPhone is 20X more the device than the touch is. I was likewise excited when the touch was announced. However, upon reading the details and seeing what’s NOT included (speakers, a mail client, the ability to add entries to the calendar, etc.) I was even more convinced that the iPhone was my ideal phone. All except for being stuck with AT&T. My wife and I even switched to AT&Tingular for 28 days in anticipation of my buying an iPhone for my birthday.

Those were the WORST 28 days of service I’ve ever had. We switched back.

So, I was resigned to having no new gadget, while I pinned away for the iPhone.

With the $200 price drop and the announcement of the open source unlocking tools PLUS T-Mobile’s announcement of the $20 Total Internet plan, I ran right out last night and picked up an iPhone. Zip Zop, it’s on T-mobile now.

Would I have been happy to have an iPod Touch? Perhaps. But I would have missed so much more.

There’s really no reason to get the iPod touch, in my eyes. Even if you don’t intend on using it as a phone, the iPhone is 20X more the device than the touch is.

]]> By: Colin http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109943 Colin Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:33:48 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109943 @ Chris D That's exactly how I feel. I have a great phone that (while it doesn't have many of the features of the iPhone) has enough features to keep me satisfied. I always said that I'd get an iPod if they made it like the iPhone without the phone. I fully intend to get a 16 GB iPod Touch once I have the funds. @ Chris D

That’s exactly how I feel. I have a great phone that (while it doesn’t have many of the features of the iPhone) has enough features to keep me satisfied. I always said that I’d get an iPod if they made it like the iPhone without the phone.

I fully intend to get a 16 GB iPod Touch once I have the funds.

]]> By: Chris D http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109942 Chris D Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:23:51 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109942 But consider that while some people are indeed lovers of the converged device idea, some people really do just want a really cool iPod and want to keep their regular skinny slim phone that makes calls well and might have a camera, but in the end that is all they want or need. But consider that while some people are indeed lovers of the converged device idea, some people really do just want a really cool iPod and want to keep their regular skinny slim phone that makes calls well and might have a camera, but in the end that is all they want or need.

]]> By: Yasser Dahab http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109941 Yasser Dahab Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:05:22 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109941 I found myself feeling the same way. So I bought an iPhone. I found myself feeling the same way. So I bought an iPhone.

]]> By: GJD http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109939 GJD Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:44:20 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109939 I'm torn, definitely. But I live in the UK where an iPhone announcement is imminent, one that I fully expect it to be a botch. All signs point to an overpriced iPhone on an overpriced contract with an underpowered 2.5G connection from the UK's patchiest provider (O2) and no MMS support. Instead it makes more sense for me to buy 16Gb Touch when I'm in Houston next month and stick with my cheapo cell phone contract. I’m torn, definitely. But I live in the UK where an iPhone announcement is imminent, one that I fully expect it to be a botch. All signs point to an overpriced iPhone on an overpriced contract with an underpowered 2.5G connection from the UK’s patchiest provider (O2) and no MMS support. Instead it makes more sense for me to buy 16Gb Touch when I’m in Houston next month and stick with my cheapo cell phone contract.

]]> By: Galley http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109938 Galley Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:39:25 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109938 I was psyched for the iPod touch when it was first introduced, but the more I thought about it, I would rather have the 160GB classic, so I could carry everything with plenty of room to spare. When a 3G wireless iPhone is available, I will get one of those. $399 is a reasonable price; $599 was not. I was psyched for the iPod touch when it was first introduced, but the more I thought about it, I would rather have the 160GB classic, so I could carry everything with plenty of room to spare. When a 3G wireless iPhone is available, I will get one of those. $399 is a reasonable price; $599 was not.

]]> By: melanie http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109937 melanie Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:38:16 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109937 I totally agree with you, if you don't mind switching cell phone contracts etc, go for the iphone. I wasn't about to switch cell phone plans just for the iphone, largely because the AT&T service SUCKS, and with all the traveling I do I can't afford to risk having bumpy cell phone service. I purchased the 16gig ipod touch on friday at the 5th Ave Apple Store in Manhattan and I am EXTREMELY happy with it. Would I get an iphone if I didn't have to get AT&T's crappy cell phone service, sure I would, but until then I'm going to stick to my ipod Touch. I totally agree with you, if you don’t mind switching cell phone contracts etc, go for the iphone. I wasn’t about to switch cell phone plans just for the iphone, largely because the AT&T service SUCKS, and with all the traveling I do I can’t afford to risk having bumpy cell phone service. I purchased the 16gig ipod touch on friday at the 5th Ave Apple Store in Manhattan and I am EXTREMELY happy with it. Would I get an iphone if I didn’t have to get AT&T’s crappy cell phone service, sure I would, but until then I’m going to stick to my ipod Touch.

]]> By: Ramón http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109936 Ramón Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:24:15 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/17/ipod-touch-designed-to-push-iphones/#comment-109936 I have to agree. I spent two hours in the Apple Store in San Francisco this past Saturday, waiting for "my turn" at an iPod Touch. I wanted to not only like it, but to convince myself that I could do without the iPhone, because I had had a crap experience with AT&T. Still, after comparing the two, and the price-point, the iPhone wins out with its additional features such as notes. The way around getting tied into a contract with the phone behemoth is to do a pay-as-you-go, and right now that's starting to seem like a fairly good idea - a question of wait until the easy hack is commonly available, then go with whatever service provider. Running around SF, I don't need 160GB of music, so 8GB will "do". And not being the type who hangs on the phone, pay-as-I go may work. One of the Apple associates is doing just that, and she's happy with the arrangement. I have to agree. I spent two hours in the Apple Store in San Francisco this past Saturday, waiting for “my turn” at an iPod Touch. I wanted to not only like it, but to convince myself that I could do without the iPhone, because I had had a crap experience with AT&T. Still, after comparing the two, and the price-point, the iPhone wins out with its additional features such as notes. The way around getting tied into a contract with the phone behemoth is to do a pay-as-you-go, and right now that’s starting to seem like a fairly good idea - a question of wait until the easy hack is commonly available, then go with whatever service provider. Running around SF, I don’t need 160GB of music, so 8GB will “do”. And not being the type who hangs on the phone, pay-as-I go may work. One of the Apple associates is doing just that, and she’s happy with the arrangement.

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