using touch in replace of ipod

evperry · #1 (**permalink**) 12-12-2007, 11:03 PM

has anyone tried to replace their ipod with the touch? if so are their any big drawbacks?

mrjones98 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-12-2007, 11:44 PM

Using MortPlayer and been pretty happy with it. Great with headsets that support AVRCP.

evperry · #3 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 12:12 AM

do you sync with itunes or a different program?

hippity.hoppity · #4 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 12:44 AM

CorePlayer works great for audio and video. I just drag and drop to add music.

ahbroody · #5 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 03:19 AM

Edited at request of mod. I should have worded this nicer

One thing I can think of that my nano does that my touch wont is the runtracker feature in combination with nike. For those of us who actually run for exercise the ipod/nike run tracker is faantastic. I get in run feedback, upload my runs to the web database, track progress on distance and speed, donate miles to charities. can u source me a touch app that meets these needs.
If u have kids u maay realize the video ipod would be handy on long drives. Dont want yo give your child your phone right.

I could list more but whts the point

ahbroody · #6 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 03:27 AM

please re read my edited post klurf and find me that app.
Im the bully?? Okay mate

Musicman247 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahbroody

klurf juat change your name to apple hater and be done with it.

One thing I can think of that my nano does that my touch wont is the runtracker feature in combination with nike. For those of us who actually run for exercise the ipod/nike run tracker is faantastic. I get in run feedback, upload my runs to the web database, track progress on distance and speed, donate miles to charities. can u source me a touch app that meets these needs.
If u have kids u maay realize the video ipod would be handy on long drives. Dont want yo give your child your phone right.

I could list more but whts the point

See, the problem is you 've made us non-running geeks feel bad

Anything else you say is null and void.

ahbroody · #8 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 03:43 AM

Klurf we both agree there is no point.

To the OP there are reasons why a touch cannot replace an ipod or any other video mp3 device given a utility or the need for an extra device at a given time. The above I listed are just 2 examples. If you think you may find more. I think the traditional ipod as well as all pure mp3 video devices will become more and more out dated and un needed. However there are still some situations where they can serve a great purpose. I actually bought a nano just for the run tracker aspect.

Sorry to all non running or any other geek I have offended

Musicman247 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 03:46 AM

I think the main thing is that when you have a product that only does one thing, it will probably do that one thing very well. When you have a device that does TONS of things, it will do all of those things adequately, but will never achieve the level of quality in one area as an "only do one thing" device.

tc3jg · #10 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 04:30 AM

^^^^^ music man hit the nail right on the head.

I have a mogul and while it will play video the picture is not nearly as good as the apple ipod touch, nano, ipod classic or any of the mp3/video playing devices. not to mention the amount of storage that is NOW available on these video/mp3 devices.
personally i do not believe you can even closely compare the two devices yet at least.