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alternative to ipod touch??
keli77
17-04-2009
My son is wanting an ipod touch but at £150+ they are pretty pricey! Can anyone suggest a good alternative with similar spec but cheaper!
Matt-08
17-04-2009
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%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1309
Realale
20-04-2009
I have a refurb from Apple and it is fantastic, you would never know the difference from a brand new one.
andybno1
20-04-2009
Originally Posted by Matt-08:
“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%3A1683|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
beckic
21-04-2009
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
TheCloakroom99
21-04-2009
If you get him anything else it will not be as good and I guarantee he will be dissapointed.

Nothing is as good.
clonmult
22-04-2009
Originally Posted by TheCloakroom99:
“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.
ohirome
22-04-2009
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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