Netbook or Ipod Touch for 11 and 15 year old - The DIS Discussion Forums

minnie10 · 11-21-2009, 09:14 PM

Please help. I am not sure which to get.

simonsmom · 11-21-2009, 09:16 PM

ipod touch

luvmy3 · 11-21-2009, 09:18 PM

Which do they want?
My dd is asking for a touch, but her friend is getting a netbook and trying to talk dd into one. I thought she might change her mind but she definitely doesn't want the netbook.

NYCDiane · 11-21-2009, 09:22 PM

My DD11 wants an iPod touch also, but I just don't get it? Can it be used as a phone also? Don't you have to pay for all those downloads, apps, games, movies, etc?? Sounds to me like "the gift that keeps TAKING". LOL!

I would love someone to clue me in on this since she really, really wants one and I'm at a loss here.

Thanks

Blue.Fairy2 · 11-21-2009, 09:24 PM

how much are you wanting to spend?

CathrynRose · 11-21-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCDiane

My DD11 wants an iPod touch also, but I just don't get it? Can it be used as a phone also? Don't you have to pay for all those downloads, apps, games, movies, etc?? Sounds to me like "the gift that keeps TAKING". LOL!

I would love someone to clue me in on this since she really, really wants one and I'm at a loss here.

Thanks

It can not be used as a phone.

Some app's you have to pay for - but lots and lots and lots are free.

It has wireless, that will work when you're somewhere WITH wireless. If you're not somewhere with wireless, you can't download, get on the internet, etc.

BUT - when you are somewhere with internet, you basically hold in your hands a cute little computer! Internet access, apps, fun!

And, last but not least - it's an MP3.

*OP* - I'd get your daughter the Touch.

PebblesMK · 11-21-2009, 09:35 PM

Just a little note, Black Friday at Walmart, the itouch will be the 200 dollars but you get a free 50 dollar itune card (to download songs and stuff on the touch) so it's like paying 150. Great deal!

ceecee · 11-21-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PebblesMK

Just a little note, Black Friday at Walmart, the itouch will be the 200 dollars but you get a free 50 dollar itune card (to download songs and stuff on the touch) so it's like paying 150. Great deal!

Which itouch is on sale?

Blue.Fairy2 · 11-21-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ceecee

Which itouch is on sale?

the 8gig one is which is the 3rd generation which is exactly the same as the second generation which is $149.00 at the apple store (they are sold out right now but a search should turn some up other places)

the 8 gig will be on sale on BF almost everywhere:

TRU $199.99 $50 GC + $15 skinit gc(big book)
Walmart $ 195. $50 itunes card
Target
Best Buy $199.99 $30 GC
Radio Shack $199.99 $20.00 GC

billwendy · 11-22-2009, 12:32 AM

There is also free converter software out there such as Videora or APEX (i think you have to purchase this one) that will convert your DVD's to the format of the Ipod Touch so they can put their movies right on their ipod too!! an IPhone is what you can use as a phone.....I love my IPOD touch!!

simonsmom · 11-22-2009, 01:17 AM

you can download skype and use it as a phone where wi fi is available. but it's not free

Phil'sFrontier · 11-22-2009, 01:20 AM

iPod Touch ftw!

disneyfan2 · 11-22-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billwendy

There is also free converter software out there such as Videora or APEX (i think you have to purchase this one) that will convert your DVD's to the format of the Ipod Touch so they can put their movies right on their ipod too!! an IPhone is what you can use as a phone.....I love my IPOD touch!!

oh i was looking for something like that. I have some kids movies that i would love to add for the aiplane ride down. do you remember the actual link for this?

Blue.Fairy2 · 11-22-2009, 08:59 AM

personally I would not go with the 8gig touch, I would get the touch but I would go with the 32 gig for both.

I found Videora here and it is a free download

http://www.videora.com/en-us/Convert...d/download.php

but then you need a dvd convertor and it runs about $60

MsStinkerBelle · 11-22-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue.Fairy2

personally I would not go with the 8gig touch, I would get the touch but I would go with the 32 gig for both.

Agreed. While there are some *very* good deals on the 8gig, it is a much better value to get the 32gig. With the 8 you are about to hit a capacity wall that will be come more aggrivating the more apps/video/music you put on the device. Best to spend the extra cash (about $90) for 4x more space and load it up with free apps.

Sometimes apps are on 'sale' for a limited time.

Netbooks are nice but I don't recommend them. The iPod Touch does 75% of what they do granted it is with a smaller screen. Netbooks are portable but the Touch is even more so.

Hope that helps!

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billwendy DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: essington, PA Posts: 2,627	There is also free converter software out there such as Videora or APEX (i think you have to purchase this one) that will convert your DVD's to the format of the Ipod Touch so they can put their movies right on their ipod too!! an IPhone is what you can use as a phone.....I love my IPOD touch!! __________________ (DH) (Me) (Zoey)

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NYCDiane DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 530	My DD11 wants an iPod touch also, but I just don't get it? Can it be used as a phone also? Don't you have to pay for all those downloads, apps, games, movies, etc?? Sounds to me like "the gift that keeps TAKING". LOL! I would love someone to clue me in on this since she really, really wants one and I'm at a loss here. Thanks

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Blue.Fairy2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,371	personally I would not go with the 8gig touch, I would get the touch but I would go with the 32 gig for both. I found Videora here and it is a free download http://www.videora.com/en-us/Convert...d/download.php but then you need a dvd convertor and it runs about $60 __________________ Animal Crossing City Folk name: Foxy town: Padres code: 0560-5671-2716 City Folk GAME GUIDE ON SALE AT GAME STOP 9.99 Free Apps and Music for iPhone and ipod touch http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2330141 Last edited by Blue.Fairy2; 11-22-2009 at 09:20 AM.

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