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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. But what if it's in my pocket? by TheCycoONE · · Score: 5, Insightful

    One of the great features of the clicky wheel is that you can grab your ipod in your pocket and adjust the volume or skip tracks easily without looking at the device. On a multi-touch interface you're going to have to look at the screen to know what you are touching, which will make it a lot harder to use in your pocket or while driving.

  2. 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.
  3. This Slashvertisment rates a 4.7 out of 5 by xxxJonBoyxxx · · Score: 5, Insightful
    This Slashvertisment rates a 4.7 out of 5.

    The (product) isn't in stores yet, but (whatever) has a nice summary of how the ("gee whiz" feature) of the (product) works.


    Excellent opening statement. It stimulates Desire, which we all know is the precursor to in the marketing "AIDA" scheme. (And when you release the product, just submit another article.)

    With its (feature 2) and (feature 3), the (product) might sound like a big step up from (previous model of product). But the (product) isn't for everyone.


    Great introduction of the features, especially the "big step up" part. And you've even given your target audience a reason to click into the submitted link too. (You've suggested there are people this product may not be perfect for, not that anyone reading this on Slashdot would fall into that "un-hip" category.)

    Fellow Slashvertisers take note - this format can be applied to your next submission too!

  4. Re:CmdrTaco's dream come true! by Neo_piper · · Score: 5, Informative

    The Reason given at the time was that the Physical Size of the Firewire chips was holding back the reduction in size