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How the iPod Touch Works

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the need-to-roll-out-wifi-syncing-in-an-update dept.

starexplorer2001 writes "The iPod Touch isn't in stores yet, but HowStuffWorks has a nice summary of how the 'touch' part of the iPod Touch works. Very similar to how the iPhone works, without those pesky rebates! From the article: 'The iPod touch also has a few other features that iPod enthusiasts had hoped to see on standard iPod models. Some users hoped for a wirelessly enabled iPod so they could synch their music or share files with friends over a Bluetooth or WiFi connection. The iPod touch is the first iPod to have wireless capability, although it doesn't use it to synch with a computer or friends' iPods. Instead, you can use it to browse the Web, watch YouTube videos or download music from a WiFi-specific iTunes Music Store. With its widescreen display and WiFi capability, the iPod touch might sound like a big step up from older iPod models. But the iPod touch isn't for everyone.'"

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  1. CmdrTaco's dream come true! by nacturation · · Score: 4, Funny

    They finally listened to his comments! Now with wireless and *more* space than a Nomad.

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    1. Re:CmdrTaco's dream come true! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
      The comments on that thread make for interesting reading today - I particularly like this one (modded +4 insightful)

      Raise your hand if you have iTunes ...

      Raise your hand if you have a FireWire port ...

      Raise your hand if you have both ...

      Raise your hand if you have $400 to spend on a cute Apple device ...

      There is Apple's market. Pretty slim, eh? I don't see many sales in the future of iPod.
    2. Re:CmdrTaco's dream come true! by Dachannien · · Score: 2, Funny

      They finally listened to his comments! Now with wireless and *more* space than a Nomad.

      Plus, it has paradox-absorbing crumple zones.

  2. How the iPod Touch Works? by svendsen · · Score: 4, Funny

    it works by touching it...duh

    1. Re: How the iPod Touch Works? by garcia · · Score: 2, Funny

      it works by touching it...duh

      Well, most of the Slashdot is very well aware that they themselves "work by touching it" but for use of their own devices outside of that realm, they need to have a little more in-depth manual and this is exactly that! ;-)

    2. Re: How the iPod Touch Works? by svendsen · · Score: 3, Funny

      You just put the image of slashdot users touching themselves into my head....after I am done barfing remind me to put you on my enemies list for that :-) lol

  3. That is funny by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    My iPenis turns on by touch also.

    1. Re:That is funny by ThirdPrize · · Score: 1, Funny

      But can you share it wirelessly?

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  4. But... by OfficialReverendStev · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wonderful to know how it works. But will it blend?

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