Rated 
“Primitive...Limited”
Started Jan 16, 2008
Strengths: Wi-Fi, capacity for music - mp3 files, clarity of display, Safari, touch screen resizing, thin/small
Weaknesses: I researched this purchase extensively but nobody mentioned the numerous weaknesses I have outlined below. If I had known, I would not have purchased this device. Refund without stocking fee anyone???
Features I would like to see added:
1. TV out support for free vice $100+ for additional "optional" equipment.
2. Wi-Fi - wireless synching.
3. Hard drive like capability like all other iPods.
4. Open source code access.
5. Software and game development access other than Apple.
6. Zune like sharing between iPods.
7. Ability to create playlists on the iPod itself.
8. Ability to delete viewed video directly from the iPod.
9. Capability to delete music directly from the iPod.
10. iPod connection via existing port to external storage devices.
Right now iPod touch is hardware and software capability locked. Steve Jobs / Apple should open this device to innovative development and ideas.........
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Pre-MWSF08 iPod touch owners must pay $20 for Mail, Stocks, Weather, Notes, and Maps. Those who have purchased in the past 14 days have the option to return and repurchase the touch from a retail Apple Store, however, the 10% restocking fee will apply, costing a minimum of $29.90 for the touch.
Apple tightly controls applications running on iPod touch via iTunes, hence, limited games and useful software.
To jailbreak your iPod touch you will need software version 1.11 on your iPod touch. If you have version 1.12 you will need to downgrade for the jailbreak to work.1.13 cannot be downgraded!
Items synced to desktop Calendar and contact functions cannot be deleted and no items can be added. Useless as a PIM.
I knew about the limited memory for the price ratio but a USB connection for thumb drive reading would have been nice. You are paying a premium for 1st generation use as Apple does not like to offer backward support/upgrades.
iTunes web site is geared towards selling you stuff like music, movies, and accessories. Weak web site support for iPod touch.
The shiny chrome back side scratches too easily.
IPod touch is too simple, as it lacks a hardware volume switch, integrated speaker, or any really useful apps.
Limited to .mp4 format only.
I now feel my wallet is attached to Apple via a vacuum hose as every single item costs on top of dropping $399 plus tax on the iPod touch. Recommend you wait for 3rd generation device or buy a wi-fi Archos 605 with SD port instead for $273.
Now there's a 2nd generation 32MB unit, wait for Generation 5 as it will be faster, cheaper, etc.
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