Comments on: iPhone 2.1 Firmware May Reveal New iPod Touch in the Works

By: 3magin8

3magin8 — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:06:51 +0000

Yup, there’s a new ipod touched that was released today.

It has built-in speakers!

By: Olternaut

Olternaut — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:21:18 +0000

World’s better? Um….ok. At least you got it half right with the iphone having the best web browsing experience. But seriously, I hope Apple is forcing AT&T to come up with a decent…and I mean DECENT FOR THE CUSTOMER 3G data only plan for the ipod touch and similar devices.

By: Okrelax

Okrelax — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:09:40 +0000

Ok… relax. You’re the idiot. Costco has a 90 return policy for its electronics. Idiot.

By: N3VURMYND

N3VURMYND — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:30:24 +0000

I don’t need it, I want it!

What makes the iPhone so special are the things that come with the Phone. It’s what’s driving all these people Crazy! Not the fact that it’s a “Phone”.

Imagine, all the capabilities from the iPhone 3G minus the “phone”, added to the iPod Touch. I would gladly pay 35-40 Dollars a month for data. I just don’t want at&t’s voice services and I think, almost Half the people who own an iPhone would agree.

Which is why I don’t think such a thing would exist so I guess it’s just Wishful Thinking. Would be nice though no?

By: me not you

me not you — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:17:29 +0000

most likely they wont mix 3g services with the touch. if you really want the 3g, just get an iphone 3G, the money that you save can pay for the service plan.
the most i think they will update the touch is just to change the back to a plastic just like the iphone, lower the price, and possibly add gps.
apple really wants to make the iphone and ipod touch two distintly seperate devices, and by adding 3g to the touch, who needs it?

By: Queen4111

Queen4111 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:20:22 +0000

Totally agree with AJ!

By: Ariel

Ariel — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:58:09 +0000

There i if you buy it from Costco

By: AJ

AJ — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:46:13 +0000

This is literally what I want. I want an iPod Touch with 3G data capabilities. I already have a perfectly good Blackberry that handles e-mails amd texts WORLDS better than an iPhone. I want the iPod with the best mobile web experience going. Give me a 32 GB iPod Touch 3G and I’ll gladly pay $40 per month for the data service.

By: monkey

monkey — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:41:24 +0000

Anyone know if att will offer data only plan for this? And will it have gps and a camera?? Anyone?

By: Skyler

Skyler — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:18:27 +0000

There is no 90 day trial period, what are you smoking? It’s 3 weeks I think…

By: Verizon Guy

Verizon Guy — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:12:39 +0000

Hey Kiddies! Are y’all in the mood for a totally brand-new, completely unsubstantiated rumor!!?? OK!!

So it goes like this. Apple tv is dead. iPod touch with flash memory will stick around, but it will get a “bigger brother”. This new device will also be a replacement for Apple tv. Basically, we’re talking about an iPod touch with a slightly larger case and 160gb hard drive on board. However, the chips inside are a little different, as this one supports HD video, 5.1 surround sound and HDMI out.

Why would Apple add this capability? Well, there will be a dock option for this iPod. This dock will have HDMI and SPDIF out, for connecting to your TV/AV system. It will have ethernet and Firewire ports (more on that later). It will also have it’s own brand-new Apple remote, with accelerometer and multitouch (no display, just a touchpad like on the Macbook). So basically, you dock your iPod, and you can watch videos (native HD or upconverted to 1080p) on your TV.

But wait, there’s more! You slide your finger over the remote touchpad, and you get an on-screen cursor. This is helpful when browsing Coverflow, iTunes Store, etc. You can even play your favorite AppStore games on the bigscreen, using the touchpad and accelerometer on the remote.

Why ethernet and Firewire? Well, because Apple is working with STB makers (Motorola, Tivo) to allow you to sync content recorded on your DVR to your new iPod touch, so you can take it with you! You can also hook up a camcorder and transfer videos to your new iPod without a computer. Yeah, ok, wishful thinking, but it could happen.

So to sum it all up, Apple wants to create an iPod touch that bridges the gap between content on the TV and content on the mobile screen. With something like this, Apple tv becomes unnecessary and obsolete. Furthermore, it allows Apple to dip their toes into the fiercely competitive gaming console market without creating a new console.

By: Allister

Allister — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:03:36 +0000

Ive got a 16gb and I love it. I really love the fact that Im still within the 90 trial period and will take it back if new models arrive soon!

By: PatrickC

PatrickC — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:26:10 +0000

hah. same here, I was literally going to purchase an iPod touch today.

By: tm

tm — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:07:58 +0000

so do you think they will offer the ability for 3g data services fromn at&t but no voice options ?

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:04:43 +0000

Right when I was thinking about getting an iPod Touch…
What will the world do without BGR…

By: GP

GP — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:00:55 +0000

Wow, a iPod Touch with Bluetooth, 64GB Ram, and volume controls all these possibilities. Can’t Wait!