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iPOD Touch suggestions?

iPOD Touch suggestions?

Postby scwritinglady » Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:51 am

So...I'm geeking out over my new toy...do any of you have an iPOD touch? Any suggestions on cool apps, etc? :)
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Re: iPOD Touch suggestions?

Postby yeshuas » Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:59 am

Sounds like Santa (John) was good to you. (-:

I was thinking of getting one so I will keep an eye on the results you get and the responses to what cool apts are available.

Concratulations on the new toy. ^*^
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Re: iPOD Touch suggestions?

Postby scwritinglady » Sat Jan 03, 2009 4:11 am

Well, actually it was John's grandma haha, yeah grandma! I've only had it a few hours, but so far...it is super cool. I'm not one to have all the latest gadgets so this is pretty cool for me haha. :()
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Re: iPOD Touch suggestions?

Postby kanaloa » Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:02 am

I have to admit I'm jealous of the built in browser on that device. Apple does that incredibly well. My mobile device can't even compare - the Apple touch screens and their mini-view of the internet (as you'd see it from a PC) are incredible.
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Re: iPOD Touch suggestions?

Postby imnuts » Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:41 am

kanaloa wrote:I have to admit I'm jealous of the built in browser on that device. Apple does that incredibly well. My mobile device can't even compare - the Apple touch screens and their mini-view of the internet (as you'd see it from a PC) are incredible.


This is off topic, but have you checked out the latest versions of Opera for Windows Mobile devices? I think it may still be in beta, but it's definitely much better than any other browser I've used before on my phone.
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Re: iPOD Touch suggestions?

Postby kanaloa » Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:42 am

imnuts wrote:
kanaloa wrote:I have to admit I'm jealous of the built in browser on that device. Apple does that incredibly well. My mobile device can't even compare - the Apple touch screens and their mini-view of the internet (as you'd see it from a PC) are incredible.


This is off topic, but have you checked out the latest versions of Opera for Windows Mobile devices? I think it may still be in beta, but it's definitely much better than any other browser I've used before on my phone.


I'll check it out, thanks for the tip. ^*^
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Re: iPOD Touch suggestions?

Postby yeshuas » Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:54 pm

imnuts wrote:
kanaloa wrote:I have to admit I'm jealous of the built in browser on that device. Apple does that incredibly well. My mobile device can't even compare - the Apple touch screens and their mini-view of the internet (as you'd see it from a PC) are incredible.


This is off topic, but have you checked out the latest versions of Opera for Windows Mobile devices? I think it may still be in beta, but it's definitely much better than any other browser I've used before on my phone.

I loaded Skyfire browzer on my Blackjack II phone, it is a lot faster than the one that came with it

http://get.skyfire.com/
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Re: iPOD Touch suggestions?

Postby RipFire12901 » Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:47 am

My iPod Touch 32Gb has been quite the usefull device for myself. I've added some screenshots of the apps I have on my iPod, explained them and marked my top ten favorites with a " @FAV@ ".

http://files.collinbanko.com/thefiles/others/IMG_0001.PNG
http://files.collinbanko.com/thefiles/others/IMG_0002.PNG
http://files.collinbanko.com/thefiles/others/IMG_0003.PNG
http://files.collinbanko.com/thefiles/others/IMG_0004.PNG
http://files.collinbanko.com/thefiles/others/IMG_0005.PNG

::Page 1::
    All the included apps.

::Page 2 (Non-internet Apps)::
    Remote - I use it to control my computer or Apple TV music.
    WordBook - My "on-the-go" dictionary.
    EleMints - Mass reference for all the Elements (for my chemistry class)
    aSleep - Different sounds to fall asleep to.
    Drinks - Instructions for thousands of diff. mixed drinks. @FAV@
    Pennies - To keep tabs on money spent
    Tipulator - Calculate Tip
    Eqivalence - Convert currencies or measurements or etc to other currencies or measurements or etc.
    Restaurants - Nutritional info for numerous eateries. @FAV@
    Classics - Public Domain Books in beautiful format.
    French - Speaks common French sayings.
    iTalk - Keeps voice notes (need mic)
    Night Stand - Looks like night stand clock

::Page 3 (Internet Apps)::
    Facebook - WYSIWYG (to view facebook)
    Myspace - WYSIWYG (to view myspace)
    Now Playing - Movie reviews, times, etc.
    TV Forecast - TV Show Times and etc.
    Twitterific (Pro) - Look at Twitter Account(s) @FAV@
    HP iPrint - Prints Photos from Photo Library (on iPod)
    Save Benjis - Best way to look for cheapest prices
    fring - Uses skype to call out on WiFi (also has aim and etc.)
    Deliveries - Tracks all sorts of Deliveries (UPS, FedEx, Apple, Amazon, etc. [everything, really])
    Google Earth - 3D Google Maps (exactly like google earth online; the world)
    AllRecipes - spins categories for meal recipes.
    Mint.com - WYSIWYG (to see balances from mint.com)

::Page 4 (Games)::
    Tap Tap - Guitar Hero-esqu game of music rhythm @FAV@
    Tap Tap NIN - Same concept but with Nine Inch Nails music only
    Dance - Same thing but more songs and special levels
    Christmas - All Weezer music including Christmas Weezer songs
    X-Plane - Flight Sim, amazing realism
    X-Plane Airliner - X-Plane with a full on jet
    X-Plane Helicopter - X-Plane with a helicopter instead
    Enigmo - Physics puzzle game with drops of liquid
    Monkey Ball - Same thing as the original but using the tilt sensor
    Tetris - WYSIWYG
    Cro-Mag - Stone Age racing game like the old mac version
    Topple - Fun physics stacking game
    Amateur Surgeon - surgery game, lots of fun to remove shards of glass from people @FAV@
    Rolando - like Loco-Roco that uses the tilt sensor @FAV@
    SimCity - WYSIWYG

::Page 5 (Games and Novelties)::
    Scrabble - WYSIWYG @FAV@
    Monopoly - WYSIWYG but w/ some weird rules
    SPiN - Spinning the object to make it match a shadow
    Fieldrunners - Tower Defense game @FAV@
    CrazyTanks - Tanks that uses the Tilt sensor
    Band - different instruments
    Labyrinth - like the real game of labyrinth but with the tilt sensor
    touchPhysics - like Crayon Physics
    Lightsaber - LIGHT SABERS!! @FAV@
    Koi Pond - Fun to show off graphics with, almost zen like
    iMunchies - fool friends with a fake popcorn maker
    iBeer - fool friends with FREE beer
    iMilk - fool friends with milk that turns into whipped cream then into cheese
    iSteam - smeer the steam off your screen
    Fortune - Fun fortune cookes @FAV@

EDIT:
P.S. I've had no slow downs so far.
P.S.S If you want any more of a review, let me know
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Re: iPOD Touch suggestions?

Postby scwritinglady » Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:40 pm

RipFire12901 wrote:My iPod Touch 32Gb has been quite the usefull device for myself. I've added some screenshots of the apps I have on my iPod, explained them and marked my top ten favorites with a " @FAV@ ".

http://files.collinbanko.com/thefiles/others/IMG_0001.PNG
http://files.collinbanko.com/thefiles/others/IMG_0002.PNG
http://files.collinbanko.com/thefiles/others/IMG_0003.PNG
http://files.collinbanko.com/thefiles/others/IMG_0004.PNG
http://files.collinbanko.com/thefiles/others/IMG_0005.PNG

::Page 1::
    All the included apps.

::Page 2 (Non-internet Apps)::
    Remote - I use it to control my computer or Apple TV music.
    WordBook - My "on-the-go" dictionary.
    EleMints - Mass reference for all the Elements (for my chemistry class)
    aSleep - Different sounds to fall asleep to.
    Drinks - Instructions for thousands of diff. mixed drinks. @FAV@
    Pennies - To keep tabs on money spent
    Tipulator - Calculate Tip
    Eqivalence - Convert currencies or measurements or etc to other currencies or measurements or etc.
    Restaurants - Nutritional info for numerous eateries. @FAV@
    Classics - Public Domain Books in beautiful format.
    French - Speaks common French sayings.
    iTalk - Keeps voice notes (need mic)
    Night Stand - Looks like night stand clock

::Page 3 (Internet Apps)::
    Facebook - WYSIWYG (to view facebook)
    Myspace - WYSIWYG (to view myspace)
    Now Playing - Movie reviews, times, etc.
    TV Forecast - TV Show Times and etc.
    Twitterific (Pro) - Look at Twitter Account(s) @FAV@
    HP iPrint - Prints Photos from Photo Library (on iPod)
    Save Benjis - Best way to look for cheapest prices
    fring - Uses skype to call out on WiFi (also has aim and etc.)
    Deliveries - Tracks all sorts of Deliveries (UPS, FedEx, Apple, Amazon, etc. [everything, really])
    Google Earth - 3D Google Maps (exactly like google earth online; the world)
    AllRecipes - spins categories for meal recipes.
    Mint.com - WYSIWYG (to see balances from mint.com)

::Page 4 (Games)::
    Tap Tap - Guitar Hero-esqu game of music rhythm @FAV@
    Tap Tap NIN - Same concept but with Nine Inch Nails music only
    Dance - Same thing but more songs and special levels
    Christmas - All Weezer music including Christmas Weezer songs
    X-Plane - Flight Sim, amazing realism
    X-Plane Airliner - X-Plane with a full on jet
    X-Plane Helicopter - X-Plane with a helicopter instead
    Enigmo - Physics puzzle game with drops of liquid
    Monkey Ball - Same thing as the original but using the tilt sensor
    Tetris - WYSIWYG
    Cro-Mag - Stone Age racing game like the old mac version
    Topple - Fun physics stacking game
    Amateur Surgeon - surgery game, lots of fun to remove shards of glass from people @FAV@
    Rolando - like Loco-Roco that uses the tilt sensor @FAV@
    SimCity - WYSIWYG

::Page 5 (Games and Novelties)::
    Scrabble - WYSIWYG @FAV@
    Monopoly - WYSIWYG but w/ some weird rules
    SPiN - Spinning the object to make it match a shadow
    Fieldrunners - Tower Defense game @FAV@
    CrazyTanks - Tanks that uses the Tilt sensor
    Band - different instruments
    Labyrinth - like the real game of labyrinth but with the tilt sensor
    touchPhysics - like Crayon Physics
    Lightsaber - LIGHT SABERS!! @FAV@
    Koi Pond - Fun to show off graphics with, almost zen like
    iMunchies - fool friends with a fake popcorn maker
    iBeer - fool friends with FREE beer
    iMilk - fool friends with milk that turns into whipped cream then into cheese
    iSteam - smeer the steam off your screen
    Fortune - Fun fortune cookes @FAV@

EDIT:
P.S. I've had no slow downs so far.
P.S.S If you want any more of a review, let me know


Wow, that was awesome. Thanks! I only have an 8G, but I figure I can just rotate stuff on and off. I'm really interested in Scrabble.

Have you tried watching rented movies from iTunes on it? I have a long plane ride coming up and I thought I might rent my own in-flight movie haha. Does the battery have enough juice for that?
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Re: iPOD Touch suggestions?

Postby RipFire12901 » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:05 am

Scrabble has been loads of fun, I've played it numerous times with my girlfriend. We always play "Pass n' Play" from the "Custom Play" menu. I personally haven't played any rented movies onto my iPod Touch (but i have for my Apple TV).

Now then, for your trip I have a few basic battery saving tips:
    1) Turn off the Device when not in use. Mine seems to lose battery when asleep too, who knew? ["hold the 'hold'-button for five seconds and swipe"]

    2) Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use, especially while in the air (its useless up there). [Settings >> Wi-Fi >> "press on-off switch"]

    3) Lower the brightness significantly, you don't need a ridiculously bright screen for everything. [Settings >> Brightness >> "slide the slider to the left"]

Movies do take A LOT out of the battery, try to watch the movie before playing a game to ensure you can watch the movie in it's entirety.
Hope I was able to help some. Have fun with your new iPod Touch!

If you need anything else, ask. :P
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