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11-02-2008, 12:36 PM
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Quick Decision Needed: iPod Touch: Buy old stock or wait for New?
As the title suggests, I'm going to purchase my Touch today (I hope).
A well-known shop has "old stock" (pre-app updated) for a very reasonable price. Obviously, I need to then pay for the update. It still comes out cheaper.
What I'm wondering though is, are there any disadvantages to doing this? I'd prefer the latest build-date possible (with apps pre-loaded). However, the savings are great, and the shop doesn't have the new stock in yet.
I recall seeing plenty of issues with screens and the like, which seem to improve as time goes on.
Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?
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11-02-2008, 12:38 PM
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at any time generation 1 have few problems when compared to other generation models
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11-02-2008, 12:38 PM
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If it's cheaper, buy it. There haven't been screen issues since the first few builds.
Lazydesi, this isn't a new generation, just an update. It's the exact same model.
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11-02-2008, 12:53 PM
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I'm certainly leaning that way!
If I do take the plunge (  ) look out for the "Should I JB it or wait to see what comes of the SDK?" thread |
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11-02-2008, 01:07 PM
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ive seen the new ones in stores, so i imagine that by now most places would have sold off the old stock to those who weren't in the know..
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11-02-2008, 01:18 PM
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Buy it now.  |
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11-02-2008, 01:41 PM
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Buy the old one and jailbreak it.
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11-02-2008, 01:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hamsmyth
Buy the old one and jailbreak it.
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So what? now you want to jailbreak an iPod touch?.... read the post properly.  |
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11-02-2008, 02:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silverdreamer
So what? now you want to jailbreak an iPod touch?.... read the post properly. |
I have - he wants a cheap deal - so the cheapest way would be to buy the old stock at the discounted price, jailbreak the Touch and load the apps. Am I missing something? |
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11-02-2008, 02:22 PM
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If the savings are great.. and you dont want the extra size.. the get it....
jailbrake or buy the apps.
if you want bigger memory size then buy the newer one.
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11-02-2008, 02:54 PM
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buy...it's the same hardware...unless you want a 32gb model
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11-02-2008, 04:54 PM
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Wait and get the 32GB model- you'll be glad you did in the long run.
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11-02-2008, 09:00 PM
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Well, I made a decision (thanks all): BUY!
I called to confirm it was in stock, and arrived to find out that it wasn't! The savings are no longer a factor, and the waiting continues...
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11-02-2008, 09:51 PM
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consider 32GB model imo!
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