Is this worth it if you are not going to use it for music? I have Rhapsody and dont have any plans on changing....

shizgod wrote:Yes, you can. The headsets should have a speaker. You will need Skype credits for calls, but still, you can totally use it it!

Headsets pretty much are speakers. Did you mean to say the headsets have a microphone? Unfortunately, the 8GB model doesn't take a mic, so you're taking about some very lonely skypersations.

p.s. there is a nifty texting app, though. During a recent hospital stay, my cell phone ran out of charge, and I was able to text my wife from my iPod touch.

They are $180 NEW at Walmart...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-iPod-touch-8GB-3rd-Gen-Newest-Model/12510109?sourceid=1500000000000003142050&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12510109

Need to drop the price a bit more Woot? For $30 more I would have full warranty and a new device.

CastAStone wrote:Wrong. This 8GB model will NOT run 4.0. It is still a 2G inside, it just has the 3.0 software on it.

Wrong. It will run 4.0. I'm running 4.0 on my 2G 32GB right now. What it won't do is multitasking. Only the 1G iPod Touch won't get the 4.0 upgrade.

friendofastranger wrote:I saw the same thing at walmart today brand new for 98 bucks. and they had a 16 gig for 189.

Are you sure it was an Apple product and not one of the it looks a whole lot like an apple product knock off?

friendofastranger wrote:I saw the same thing at walmart today brand new for 98 bucks. and they had a 16 gig for 189.

Doubt it.

sbrocket wrote:...they just continued selling it as a "3rd Gen" iPod Touch to give customers a cheaper alternative with less memory.

NOT TRUE!

Apple does not sell this as a 3rd generation iPod touch regardless of what OS they are shipping it with. They continue to sell it but very clearly only label the 32 and 64 GB versions as 3rd generation.

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch

http://support.apple.com/kb/SP570

Woot has got it wrong and is incorrectly advertising this as a 3rd Generation iPod Touch, which it isn't. The difference isn't just memory; the 3rd gen also comes with BlueTooth 2.1 + EDR.

Crlygrl34 wrote:Is this worth it if you are not going to use it for music? I have Rhapsody and dont have any plans on changing....

Its completely worth it. To be honest, I think it makes for an awful ipod. I still have an 80gig classic ipod. However, I've had a gen 1 ipod touch (this one is newer) an I use it daily. The apps available even for free easily make this a great product. I check my email from it before going to bed. Do facebook updates. Check out the woots using a woot app. Can get driving directions using maps. I play games on it all the time. Its a fantastic product.

NightGhost wrote:Headsets pretty much are speakers. Did you mean to say the headsets have a microphone? Unfortunately, the 8GB model doesn't take a mic, so you're taking about some very lonely skypersations.

p.s. there is a nifty texting app, though. During a recent hospital stay, my cell phone ran out of charge, and I was able to text my wife from my iPod touch.

You CAN use a Headset with this. Any headset that would work on any other iPod will work for this.

drewcp wrote:You CAN use a Headset with this. Any headset that would work on any other iPod will work for this.

You misread my post. You can use a standard headset with 3.5mm jack. What you can't use is a headset with a microphone - those only work on the 32GB and 64GB models.

TOstate2012 wrote:Are these things durable? They are so thin and seem extremely fragile. I have a 120g Classic and it has lasted me almost 3 years.

I have deep, puncture dents on the rear and scratches on the front. I've had it about two years. They're durable enough but not as much as, say, a Blackberry Storm.

NightGhost wrote:You misread my post. You can use a standard headset with 3.5mm jack. What you can't use is a headset with a microphone - those only work on the 32GB and 64GB models.

iPod Touch 2nd Generation and above can use a headset with mic.

http://www.apple.com/ipod/in-ear-headphones/
and
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB770G/A wrote:
The remote and mic are supported only by iPod nano (4th and 5th generation), iPod classic (120/160GB), iPod touch (2nd generation), and iPhone 3GS. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation). Audio is supported by all iPod models.

the Wifi on here is the best feature.
you can load your email adresses and check email.
of course you have to have an internet connect and a internet signal to do that, it doesn't work off a 3g or 4g network.
drive around checking maps?
hmm

the music feature is okay, i just wish the volume was louder.
I have the lego speaker from the box of crap as mine is a 1st generation.

drewcp wrote:iPod Touch 2nd Generation and above can use a headset with mic.

That's not what the salesman who sold me the 8GB model told me (I have the 32GB, which came with a headset w/mic). I think you just made the rest of my family very happy!

edit: Looking at Google, I think I see what confused my salesman - the 8GB can't do voice control.

For another 30 bucks you can get a brand new one from Best Buy. That comes with a 1 year warranty, and you can buy another warranty that protects it for 2 years including drops and accidental stuff.

I'd just go with Best Buy on this one.

CastAStone wrote:Very Important:

The 8GB 2nd gen and 3rd gen are identical in every way.

This means you will NOT be able to upgrade this to 4.0 this summer.

Apple site is quite clear that the 3g will be able to upgrade to OS4 while the earlier generations will not.

NightGhost wrote:Headsets pretty much are speakers. Did you mean to say the headsets have a microphone? Unfortunately, the 8GB model doesn't take a mic, so you're taking about some very lonely skypersations.

p.s. there is a nifty texting app, though. During a recent hospital stay, my cell phone ran out of charge, and I was able to text my wife from my iPod touch.

edit: I stand corrected - see drewcp's post above.

NightGhost wrote:That's not what the salesman who sold me the 8GB model told me (I have the 32GB, which came with a headset w/mic). I think you just made the rest of my family very happy!

Not all salesmen are as informed as myself. The 32GB 3rd and 64GB both include a headset, and that's probably why he didn't know.

Yup, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB 2nd gen models can all use a headset. It doesn't need to be the Apple headset either. I've used the headset from my Blackberry Curve and one from a Nokia N800 without issue.

Any 3.5mm stereo headset should work just fine. The only drawback is that you won't have volume controls. Also, there are companies that make microphone adapters now to allow you to use any headphones as a headset.

Mikeymadness wrote:Do we know that these are refurbed by Apple?

This is what I want to know too.

twes wrote:Here is what they go for on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-touch-Generation-Previous-Model/dp/B001FA1NZK

Most sell for over 200 no matter where you look. So its a good pretty solid deal.

bestbuy.com has it for $184.99

TOstate2012 wrote:Are these things durable? They are so thin and seem extremely fragile. I have a 120g Classic and it has lasted me almost 3 years.

Mine survived a cringe-worthy drop. The case popped off and the backing is pretty scratched now, but it's certainly still in working order.

mnerd wrote:Its completely worth it. To be honest, I think it makes for an awful ipod. I still have an 80gig classic ipod. However, I've had a gen 1 ipod touch (this one is newer) an I use it daily. The apps available even for free easily make this a great product. I check my email from it before going to bed. Do facebook updates. Check out the woots using a woot app. Can get driving directions using maps. I play games on it all the time. Its a fantastic product.

Does it require any kind of monthly service to download these "free" apps?

beta010 wrote:Does it require any kind of monthly service to download these "free" apps?

no. You just need to find a Wi-Fi connection.

ba2shay wrote:The 8GB are only $199 brand new from Apple.

Yeah, not really any deal here. Just a standard price for a refurb, older generation Ipod. Can't blame Woot though I have never in my life seen an apple product (even a refurb) marked down to any kind of significant savings. Apple's just expensive.

Sorry woot but the price is just not competitive enough when compared to new 8gb 3g to warrant upgrading from my Sansa e260

This is actually a 2nd gen, there is no 8GB 3rd gen. The 3rd gen (with faster chip) is only in the 16 and 32gb models.

Are the 3rd gens the same size as the 2nd gens? I bought two and I am searching for the best cases for my kids... the ones I like aren't made for 3rd gen and I don't want to buy the wrong case. TIA

sbrocket wrote:This iPod Touch has the exact same hardware as the second generation iPod Touches, they just continued selling it as a "3rd Gen" iPod Touch to give customers a cheaper alternative with less memory.

GAH! That's what I said in the first place! Nobody listens to me...

tlocdawg wrote:This is actually a 2nd gen, there is no 8GB 3rd gen. The 3rd gen (with faster chip) is only in the 16 and 32gb models.

bump. woot in incorrect with their listing. fail.

This is onsale at Target this week also. You can get it for 195 plus a 20 dollar Target gift card. So in the end you are really spending 175 for a new 8gb touch instead of refurbished.

vibbertations wrote:Can I use this as a phone?

Yes. Use Skype.

TOstate2012 wrote:Are these things durable? They are so thin and seem extremely fragile. I have a 120g Classic and it has lasted me almost 3 years.

if you put a zagg shild on it. It will make it easy to grip, and will keep the screen like new for years. I put them on all my gadgets. and no I don't work for them, unless they ask for cupcakes.

juansinanos wrote:Not really, but you can run skype on it and some applications allow for text messaging both via wifi. Also people will only be able to call you through skype.

A Skype-in number and their monthly unlimited calling plan is certainly cheaper than monthly cellular phone service. Worth a shot I think. However, it's limited to where you have WiFi, meaning you couldn't drive and talk on it. I assume as such anyways.

I've used this ipod for several months now, and it is incredibly durable. I can't say how many times I've dropped it and it hasn't even scratched the screen. It will generate a little wear and tear over time, but it's definitely worth the offer here. You could also buy a case for extra protection, but that's unnecessary in my experience.

joebrooks wrote:
Let's review.

iPod 1st Gen Devices: iPhone OS 3
iPod 2nd Gen Devices: iPhone OS 4 - No multitasking
iPod 3rd Gen, 8GB Model: iPhone OS 4 - No multitasking
iPod 3rd Gen, 32GB & 64GB Models: iPhone OS 4

According to Apple they didn't manufacture iPod Touch 8G 3rd generation. All 8G models are listed as first or second generation. Sigh.

Do the included headphones include a microphone, or would I need to pick up something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPhone-iPod-Touch-Mini/dp/B002FSTHH2/

thunderdoozer wrote:This is what I want to know too.

Probably. But not warranted by Apple. Here are the ones guaranteed to be refurbed by Apple, and they come with the same warranty as new, including the Applecare option for a 2nd year.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC086LL/A?mco=MTcxMzIwNDM

Although, as mentioned, the new barely cost more. Usually Apple refurbs are the way to go for iPods, but this one is too close to new in price.

the one I bought a few weeks ago from Woot was supposed to be 3rd gen. It was 2nd. Not a big deal, but still.