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04-02-2008, 07:50 AM
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iPod Touch. Buy? (here or o/s?) Wait?
As I'm sure I've mentioned in other posts, I'll be relocating overseas for at least a year. I've been hanging (like the rest of you) for an iPhone. The problem is, I'm going to South Korea. A jailbroken iPhone simply won't work on their closed mobile networks. Unless the rumoured agreement between KTF and Docomo is approved by Apple, I'll be waiting a long, long time.
SO, I thought I would take the plunge and buy a touch. I can pick one up at a retailer and claim my 10% back from the TRS, so that's all good. What's got me is: Is it worth it?
I'm sure an update is imminent. How imminent is anyone's guess. Do I take the plunge, or do I wait it out?
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04-02-2008, 08:05 AM
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I don't think there will be an update for a bit..
my out of the hat opinion is based on
- the current form factor is excellent
- the iphone hasn't been update yet, and it will be before the iTouch
- Apple just made available all the software that gimped it in the first place...
- what's there to change?
Besides all that the Touch is slightly cheaper in Aust than Sth Korea, and the tax back makes it all the better....
I think the only thing that can ruin your day on this purchase is the iPhone release in Sth Korea is sooner than you expected... and I expect that, like Japan, we are both a way off. |
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04-02-2008, 08:11 AM
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Thanks Kuma.
I'm disappointed with the Apple prices in SK.
How does Japan compare?
Last edited by Prince_Alexander; 04-02-2008 at 08:28 AM.
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04-02-2008, 08:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Prince_Alexander
How does Japan compare?
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With the current exchange rate, prices in Japan are pretty good compared to the US. Actually they were when $1 = 116 yen, but I guess its about even these days.
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04-02-2008, 11:03 AM
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japan is cheaper.. but according to my current ex. rate
aust is cheaper
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04-02-2008, 11:18 AM
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if huy's still offering, you'll save an extra $100, and get gst back when you leave the country
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04-02-2008, 11:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by p53
if huy's still offering, you'll save an extra $100, and get gst back when you leave the country |
TY!
Also, how great is Skitch! |
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04-02-2008, 11:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kuma
- what's there to change?
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GPS, FM radio, microphone+speaker, camera (on front), SDRAM slot, .....
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04-02-2008, 11:40 AM
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FM Radio.. hahahahahaha you crack me up!!!!!
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04-02-2008, 11:48 AM
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FM Radio.. hahahahahaha you crack me up!!!!!
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You don't ever listen to a radio on public transport? Used it fair bit on my Nokia-800.
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04-02-2008, 12:12 PM
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You don't ever listen to a radio on public transport? Used it fair bit on my Nokia-800.
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You watch 1seg TV on your phone on the trains in Japan 
Not sure if people really want to have radio. Sure, it's a nice to have feature, but when you carry your own music around I don't think radio is what you'd want to be listening to.
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04-02-2008, 05:49 PM
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Meh, they could re-add support for that iPod Radio Remote that worked nicely with my old iPod.
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04-02-2008, 06:32 PM
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Huy isn't in a position to buy anymore. I'll happily take the deal if anyone else is considering it. PM me! |
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