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

    it works by touching it...duh

    1. 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