Parker Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm curious to see what my fellow forum goers prefer for their iPods. I'm a Classic man myself. I don't like touchscreens, and I buy an MP3 player for music not checking FaceBook (which I'm also not a fan of. I don't understand people's obsession with FB.) I recently went to a BestBuy to purchase a Classic and when looking at prices I noticed the 8gb iPod touch and 160gb iPod Classic were only $10 apart in price. I was astounded that people actually purchased the touch over the Classic when the prices were so similar. I guess people don't want MP3 players anymore... Anywho, which do you all prefer any why? Any Zune people here? I still have the original brick Zune, although the wife cracked the screen. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker-94 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I don't have any of them any more, but if I was going out to buy an iPod right now, it would be the iPod Touch. I'm already used to touchscreens, but the main thing it has over the Classic is of course the apps, which I would use quite a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcD- Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I used to have a classic until it broke which is when I got a touch. The only thing I feel the touch has over the classic is wi-fi and a small few apps like msn and aim. Sure it has other apps too but I find the majority of them are worthless and serve no use :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Can I vote for "all Apple products are overpriced"? I'd rather have an iTouch because mobile app development intrigues me, and I'd quite like to give it a crack, but if I'm going to do that I'll do it for Android. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundrew Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I've had my Classic for 5 years now (woah...right?) so I've never even considered buying a Touch since my old one works perfectly fine. However, that being said, I'm the only person I know who still uses a Classic and not a Touch . And Pie, smartphones are totally worth it. I just hopped onto the bandwagon a few months ago and I have no idea how I survived without it. Plus, the games are awesome . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Can I vote for "all Apple products are overpriced"? I'd rather have an iTouch because mobile app development intrigues me, and I'd quite like to give it a crack, but if I'm going to do that I'll do it for Android. Nope, I don't feel like editing the poll. I do agree though. They are overpriced, but I think the iPod's are very high quality products and Apple has absolutely fantastic customer support so I don't mind paying extra. I've literally smashed an iPod with a hammer to see if they'd replace it, and sure enough with no questions asked I got a brand new one. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Nope, I don't feel like editing the poll. I do agree though. They are overpriced, but I think the iPod's are very high quality products and Apple has absolutely fantastic customer support so I don't mind paying extra. I've literally smashed an iPod with a hammer to see if they'd replace it, and sure enough with no questions asked I got a brand new one. Well, when your products are notorious for breaking easily, you have to be generous with replacements - see the RRoD on the 360. I am glad that they have good customer service though, as from what I've seen all the so called "Apple geniuses" in the Apple stores I've been in are a bit daft, to put it nicely, and don't really know their stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Well, when your products are notorious for breaking easily, you have to be generous with replacements - see the RRoD on the 360. I am glad that they have good customer service though, as from what I've seen all the so called "Apple geniuses" in the Apple stores I've been in are a bit daft, to put it nicely, and don't really know their stuff. Are they really? That's honestly the first time I've heard that. We have multiple iPod within our family (my brother owns one or two, my wife has an older one) and they've been absolutely trouble free. Unless you're talking about the iPod touches because we've never had one long enough to give it a chance to break. I'm not saying you're wrong, maybe we've just been lucky. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_FlyingMegaKiwi Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I already have the equivalent of a Touch. I haven't tried a Classic. I think I'd try a Classic. Just once. Just to see how it feels. Just this once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRe Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 i would get an iPod Classic, i don't want to spend extra on non-relevant luxury when i can get something else that does the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemisthemp Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I like my iPod Touch G2, but wish Apple still support it with iOS version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I'm still listening to CD's & cassette tapes but if I ever do get one, I'd get the Classic. no need any stupid apps to distract me from my music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'm still listening to CD's & cassette tapes but if I ever do get one, I'd get the Classic. no need any stupid apps to distract me from my music. Me too. Although a few days ago my truck decided to eat my Zeppelin tape so it looks like I'll have to upgrade to a CD player... I hate the way new head units look in older vehicles. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirbz Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 i believe that the ipod classic is way better than an ipod touch, that is why i jailbroke my ipod touch, and downloaded an app to simulate an ipod classic pic: even thoguh i believe that the ipod touch has more possibilities, the ipod classic feels better, since its more simple. the ipod touch feels more like a product that can do "anything" but music is the last thing you use on it, because of how much stuff you can do on it... so it distracts you from actualy listening to music. here is an example of what i did with my ipod touch in order to actualy enjoy the ipod touch one bit, you have to do something illegal that voids the warrantee called "jailbreaking". this is why i believe the ipod classic is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannyCalavera16 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) . Edited November 8, 2012 by MannyCalavera16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagflar Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 If you want to only listen to music, get a Classic. If you wish to have something that might keep you entertained while bored, and not necessarilly with music, get a Touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ12302 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 i like the classic...the ipod is just a smartphone...it ruins the point of "music player" and although the classic has some extra fun tools, its not overdone like the touch...although you would be getting your $$$ worth for the touch, while the classic is overpriced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azakos Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Touch over the Classic. More features, and I personally am content with 2,000 of my favorite songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcell89 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I used to have a touch, i've used a classic before but I definitely prefer the touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMD1 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I defiantly think the touch can do so much more on them watching youtube get awesome apps and a bigger screen to. Its all just up to personal opinion really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyItsSpanky Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I like the touch screen feature so I have to go with the touch. I still own a few classics but they are collecting dust at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin_lv1 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I would absolutely get the 32GB Touch. I bought one for my wife and it has so much more functionality than the Classic: larger screen, wifi, internet browsing capabilities, apps, etc. She is a stay at home mom, so being able to send an email, message or a brief internet search quickly has been a benefit of the Touch over turning her computer on, logging into email and typing an email with the kids climbing all over her. From a technical point of view the Classic contains a mechanical hard drive which is prone to a higher rate of failure because of moving parts. You don't want to drop either one but I would put my money on a solid state drive on a device that will consistently be handle, jostled and shaken while it is playing. I wouldn't go running with a Classic. The solid state is a newer technology so it will be more expensive for a higher volume of storage. You’re getting more functionality for your money. If you feel strongly about the need to carry more than 64GB of music everywhere you go and have no use for any other features, by all means get a Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightWing127 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Ipod classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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