Topic: Calling all Apple fans! (iPod, iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.)

[tendoboy1984]

You defeated your own argument. Not everyone can afford an smartphone. the iPod Touch brand is far from pointless.

That's where subsidized cell-phone contracts come in. But I see your point. I have an iPod Touch because I don't want to be stuck with an expensive data plan that has limited data caps. That's why I use Boost Mobile for my phone, and I have an iPod Touch for my apps.


But the huge popularity of tablets may make the iPod Touch obsolete. Apple is trying to hold onto the iPod brand because they know it still makes them money. But I still think the 7-inch tablets are going to eventually kill the iPod market (along with the Samsung Galaxy Player). Especially since the newest iPod Touch costs $299, yet you can get a similarly priced iPad Mini for only $30 more (The Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 are cheaper than that, despite having more advanced hardware and bigger screens).

[Plugabugz]

I would prefer the iPad Mini to be known as the iPod Maxi. As that's what it really is, anyway.

[tendoboy1984]

I would prefer the iPad Mini to be known as the iPod Maxi. As that's what it really is, anyway.

No, it's the other way around. The iPad Mini runs all apps that have been built for normal iPads, but it can't run iPod Touch/iPhone apps. There is a distinction, you know.

[toddra]

I am torn when it comes to Apple, I love the iPod classic, I have a brand new 180 GB model I got less than a year ago. I also just got an iphone for my 30th birthday which was a major upgrade to my previous outdated flip phone I had since 2006. But I hate everything they make that has the name Mac in it.

[Plugabugz]

I would prefer the iPad Mini to be known as the iPod Maxi. As that's what it really is, anyway.

No, it's the other way around. The iPad Mini runs all apps that have been built for normal iPads, but it can't run iPod Touch/iPhone apps. There is a distinction, you know.

There is no distinction. Apps can have a single installer that contains all the necessary files/UI adjustments depending on the device it sits on.

For example, in the store for Evernote it says "this app is compatible with iPhone and iPad". The same file is downloaded from the server, there is no specific version unless the developer has actually split them for a particular reason.
If it's compatible with iPhone it is compatible with iPod too. Nearly all iPhone apps are compatible with iPod except for those that need voice features.

[NWR_insanolord]

I am torn when it comes to Apple, I love the iPod classic, I have a brand new 180 GB model I got less than a year ago. I also just got an iphone for my 30th birthday which was a major upgrade to my previous outdated flip phone I had since 2006. But I hate everything they make that has the name Mac in it.

Why do you hate Macs? I've never really understood that line of thinking, since even right now after making real gains over the last few years they've only got about 10% of the market, so it's not like they're destroying any other options. I can see not being a fan of the OS personally, or not liking some of the drawbacks of the platform, but far too many people actively hate them for no real reason.

[Ceric]

I am torn when it comes to Apple, I love the iPod classic, I have a brand new 180 GB model I got less than a year ago. I also just got an iphone for my 30th birthday which was a major upgrade to my previous outdated flip phone I had since 2006. But I hate everything they make that has the name Mac in it.

Why do you hate Macs? I've never really understood that line of thinking, since even right now after making real gains over the last few years they've only got about 10% of the market, so it's not like they're destroying any other options. I can see not being a fan of the OS personally, or not liking some of the drawbacks of the platform, but far too many people actively hate them for no real reason.

I find that it is mostly a dislike of the OS and the hardware Design choices over the years.  Which is most of the Mac package.

*Shrug*

Personally not a really a fan of the Apple Desktop UI philosophy (I'm extending this to even Pre-OSX).  I'm not really talking about the look portion much either.  Its designed by and for a different mindset then what I have.  Which is fine.  Its much the same reason I can't get into Quicken or Complex Excel Spreadsheets.

[Stogi]

The iPad mini is the first time since Jobs built the iPod that Apple has been "forced" into a market. It says and does everything Apple shouldn't say and shouldn't do.

Jobs would be pissed.

Now where is my iPocket Watch.

[pokepal148]

I fucking hate apple, their retarded legal spat with Samsung has forced me to put off the Wii U to get the Samsung bptivate glide (before a sales ban is implemented because apple is too busy throwing a temper tantrum in the courtroom to make a better product. I likely wont be able to get a wii u untill mid next year at least. The wii u was to be my first console bought at launch.

[pokepal148]

I should point out i am going for off contract(bash at&t all you want the gophone prepaid service is awesome) so i am looking at 300 dollars here.

On the mac subject i know they do some things better but for 3x the price it isnt worth it.

[toddra]

For me it is about options for one, Mac's are just not that customizable and they cost way too much for what you get. But really it was when I started going to school that I developed a hatred for them. I started out in Broadcasting and everything we did was on a Mac. They drive me crazy I can't stand them. I don't really care for the iPod line or iPad line much either to be honest. What I love about my iPod classic is it's basically the same as the first one I bought in 2004 only progressively better, I don't like change for the sake of it and sometimes simplifying things only complicates them.


I have nothing against AT&T when I lived in Nevada, but when I moved to Nebraska where they don't have service all of a sudden they started treating me like a criminal.

[NWR_insanolord]

I really don't understand where all these people are coming from arguing that Macs aren't customizable. I've tweaked so many things about mine that it's pretty jarring to use anyone else's Mac.

[NWR_insanolord]

I'm hooked on Letterpress and looking for more people to play. Anyone with an iOS device should at least try this game, and if you do, add me on GameCenter. I'm insanolord on there too, of course.

[Kairon]

So... I'm in the market to buy an iPad Mini. This is going to be my personal test/development/I'mprobablygoingtobreakthisdevice. Thankfully, I have a company perk where I can get 90% of the purchase price reimbursed.

But... I've never really bought one of these iOS devices before. Where do I go to buy one? Online? Big Box Retailer? Apple themselves? Are iPad Minis sold out or something? Will I have to wait a long time?

[NWR_insanolord]

Your best bet is probably to go to one of Apple's own retail stores if you've got one by you.

[TJ Spyke]

Too bad that is not an option for most people, I know the closest one to me is an hour drive. If you don't mind paying full price and waiting, you can order it from Apple's site since they offer free engraving. Otherwise, I recommend going to Best Buy if you have a Reward Zone card.

[NWR_insanolord]

Yeah, the closest one to me's like an hour and a half away, but I'm pretty sure Carmine's in the San Francisco area, where I'm sure he has several options.

[Oblivion]

Is it just me or is it really hard to find an iPod Touch 5G retail without having to go to an Apple Store?