alternative to ipod touch??

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• [Deleted User] Posts: 6,389

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  17/04/09 - 21:49 #2

  Try and grab a refurbished one from Apple, they are usually slightly cheaper.
  
  Alternatively, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-8GB-1-3M-Camera-2-8-LCD-Touch-MP3-MP4-video-Player_W0QQitemZ250406437513QQcmdZViewItemQQptZOther_MP3_Players?hash=item250406437513&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1309

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• Realale Posts: 6,381

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  20/04/09 - 12:21 #3

  I have a refurb from Apple and it is fantastic, you would never know the difference from a brand new one.

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• andybno1 Posts: 6,142

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  20/04/09 - 12:52 #4

  Matt-08 wrote: »

  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-8GB-1-3M-Camera-2-8-LCD-Touch-MP3-MP4-video-Player_W0QQitemZ250406437513QQcmdZViewItemQQptZOther_MP3_Players?hash=item250406437513&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1309

  
  if the OP does go with that just to add a note that item will have an americal plug so it would be best to get a plug for an electric shave to plug in to the mains

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• [Deleted User] Posts: 938

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  21/04/09 - 12:45 #5

  I depends really... if he has specifically asked for the iPod Touch, it might be a waste of money looking for a similar one. I assume he has seen all the shiny adverts advertising all the apps and extras available on the Touch, and as far as I know there are no other systems out there such as the iPod + iTunes + App store combo apple have got going.
  Just thinking he might be in for a let down! But of course, if it is you buying it he should be grateful for anything he gets

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• TheCloakroom99 Posts: 431

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  21/04/09 - 18:29 #6

  If you get him anything else it will not be as good and I guarantee he will be dissapointed.
  
  Nothing is as good.

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• clonmult Posts: 3,366

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  22/04/09 - 09:25 #7

  TheCloakroom99 wrote: »

  If you get him anything else it will not be as good and I guarantee he will be dissapointed.
  
  Nothing is as good.

  
  Not strictly true; I do like my iPod Touch, but its sound quality via headphones isn't exactly stellar, and the touch screen can be a right royal PITA with its "accuracy".
  
  Screen isn't quite as gorgeous as my ancient Nokia 770.
  
  Definitely go the Apple refurb route though - i've done that before a few times, and they're always as good as new.

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• ohirome Posts: 2,751

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  22/04/09 - 09:51 #8

  I recently purchased an iPod Touch and to begin with didnt see the fuss. Now however id be lost without it. The apps can be gimmicky, but in general its a very solid and well thought out piece of kit which is going to get better with the new OS update. Its a tad expensive for what it is...thats the only thing id complain about.

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