Which iPod to buy - for my Godson not me!

Dinarius · 24-09-2009 02:01PM #1

I've never owned one of these, but I want to buy one as a present.

If it were for myself, then the new Nano would be a no-brainer. With both FM radio and a video camera, in addition to tons of music storage, I can't see why anyone would buy the Classic. The Nano is also smaller.

But, kids have their own views on these things.

So, at the risk of making a big mistake, should I be considering the Classic?

Cost is not a factor.

Thanks.

D.

Goolay · 24-09-2009 02:03PM

I love the classic, but I have a huge music collection and like having the choice with me - so capacity is the big factor with the classic I guess.

Dinarius · 24-09-2009 02:25PM

Dublin579 wrote: »

I love the classic, but I have a huge music collection and like having the choice with me - so capacity is the big factor with the classic I guess.

Cheers. That's what I figured. For me it would be the multi-task nature of the Nano.

Any other views?

Thanks.

D.

whiterebel · 24-09-2009 02:27PM

Dinarius wrote: »

Cheers. That's what I figured. For me it would be the multi-task nature of the Nano.

Any other views?

Thanks.

D.

What age is the Godson?

Dinarius · 24-09-2009 02:48PM

whiterebel wrote: »

What age is the Godson?

17.

D.

cpu-dude · 24-09-2009 02:51PM

Dinarius wrote: »

17.

D.

iPod Touch without a doubt the 16GB is relatively cheap now too.

thirtythirty · 24-09-2009 02:55PM

cpu-dude wrote: »

iPod Touch without a doubt the 16GB is relatively cheap now too.

Depends on the person - if he's really into music (and / or films) then the touch is useless. Most people i know would have 30-odd gigs of music and upwards, and between the touch's storage and rubbish battery (compared to classic) i'd go with classic.

However the touch would make a cooler present, and would prob be appreciated more cuz of all the apps and games he could get for it. The touch is essentially an iphone without the ability to call and text so makes for a v good present!

cpu-dude · 24-09-2009 02:57PM

spottyelephant wrote: »

Depends on the person - if he's really into music (and / or films) then the touch is useless.

Thats exactly why I said the iPod Touch and 16GB because it is cheap and it's the max size of the Nano he was considering.

OP, you can get it up to 64GB as well but it all depends on your budget. It has music, video, games, wireless etc. A 17 year old would love it.

thirtythirty · 24-09-2009 03:03PM

cpu-dude wrote: »

OP, you can get it up to 64GB as well but it all depends on your budget. It has music, video, games, wireless etc. A 17 year old would love it.

Oh ya i forgot there was a 64gb version now. OP go for the 32gb - covers all your bases!

whiterebel · 24-09-2009 04:44PM

Yeah, the iPod touch, that's why I asked what age he is. Probably the coolest godfather in the world if he got one as a pressie.......:D

Kevzy85 · 24-09-2009 04:51PM

I'd go for either an iPod touch or nano too. Both are pretty cool media players that any 17 year old would love. The classic is falling into the category of old tech at this stage. What size you get depends on how into music he is.

Dinarius · 25-09-2009 06:35AM

Cheers guys.

As I wrote above, having radio and a video camera would make the Nano a no-brainer for me. But, I can see the appeal of game playing and having all those add-on apps to download.

Agree also that the Classic is old tech now. Multi tasking is where it's at these days.

D.

Agent Smith · 25-09-2009 06:54AM

if my godfather is reading this, i'd like a 64gb Ipod touch peter

Dinarius · 25-09-2009 07:12AM

Agent Smith wrote: »

if my godfather is reading this, i'd like a 64gb Ipod touch peter

Dinarius · 25-09-2009 07:16AM

spottyelephant wrote: »

The touch is essentially an iphone without the ability to call and text so makes for a v good present!

Just checking..........

Is that the only difference between them? Is the iPhone therefore the full monty, so to speak?

Thanks.

D.

Edited: Never asked about where to buy. Are the prices of these things very controlled or does it pay to shop around?

Ta.

D.

Nonoperational · 25-09-2009 12:15PM

Ya the phone aspect is pretty much the only difference. No need to shop around, Very tighty controled prices.

Kevzy85 · 25-09-2009 01:54PM

As you say, the iPhone would be top of the pile. There are a number of differences between it and an iPod touch though. The main one being that you can make calls on the iPhone. Also, the iPod touch doesn't have a camera (for pictures and video), built in GPS and has worse external speakers. Both devices can access the internet via wifi, but the iPhone can use the 3G network to go online anywhere (this is where the monthly subscription comes in).

As for prices, they're usually pretty standard in most retailers. Serious savings can be made if you can get one from the US but that involves buying it over there yourself or having a family/friend send it over.

Hope this helps

banquo · 25-09-2009 03:00PM

If cost is not any problem, then an iPhone 3GS 32GB with no bill: http://www.o2online.ie/wps/wcm/connect/O2/Home/Shop/Phones/iPhone/iPhone+3GS/Speak+easy

I'd cream myself if I opened a present and someone had gotten it for me.

Which iPod to buy - for my Godson not me!

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