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06-29-2011, 09:17 PM
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Hekp buying a used iTouch 3g 8GB
I'm still in the stone age with no smart phone or wifi portables. Some guy is selling a used 3rd gen iTouch 8GB with no accessories and needs new battery for $60. It's jailbroken, whatever that is. He said it works fine plugged in (no plug included). No scratch on screen and a few minor ones on back.
I looked on ebay and see that I can get replacement batt for under $6! But Apple sells them for about $80! Are the ebay batteries cheapos that will crap out after a few months? What's the difference between 3g and 4g iTouch? I have the cash for a new model, but if I can get a used (even older model) for cheap, then I'll get it. Given that this iTouch needs a new battery and charger, is $60 a deal? Pass or buy? 
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06-29-2011, 10:50 PM
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First, stop calling it an "iTouch" it's either an iPod Touch or just Touch.
 Except for the first gen, the Touch models generally follow the iPhone features. 3rd Gen Specs The key distinction between it and the current model is that it lacks the video and still cameras. Jailbreaking (aka "rooting) is the process of bypassing Apple's proprietary software to allow additional software and features that Apple does not provide or sanction. I'd be dubious about a Touch from an owner that didnt have the relatively cheap charger or has a battery that needs to be swapped out. It's not a hard job to do
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06-30-2011, 12:09 AM
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Get as much gigs as you can afford, 8 gig for music, movies and apps is not that much; go for more storage.
When I buy new apple products I always look for refurbished ones, never had a bad experience with it: 32gig iPod touch.
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06-30-2011, 12:36 AM
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I passed on the IPOD TOUCH
 I was going to meet up with him but while I was waiting for him to get home, I googled battery replacement for the Touch. Looks straightforward, but still looks complicated. Apparently you can screw it up if you're not careful. Apple can replace it for $80. I figured that I'll just by a 4th gen model, either an ebay refurbished or brand new if I can.
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06-30-2011, 12:25 PM
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the $6 battery will give you $6 service. the only good ones are Apples and apple or apple dealers wont work on a rooted phone
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06-30-2011, 02:40 PM
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Good thing I passed that "dea" then!
Jorn, is that link to the latest 4th gen iPod Touch? It doesn't say anything about model in the description. Btw, exactly how does wifi work on the Touch? If I go to a place that has wifi, will I automatically have internet access? Are there username and passwords I have to use? Will I need to buy something at the store to get the free wifi?
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07-09-2011, 02:57 PM
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PS - sad how much of a control freak Stevie J is. I can understand why iPhones are locked down to hell and back (cell provider requirements), but the iPods that are WiFi only shouldn't be gimped in that way. There should simply be a setting known as "expert mode (turn on at own risk)." Ah well, maybe when he retires or croaks it...
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06-30-2011, 02:49 PM
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The link is to the 3rd Gen. 4th Gen has the cameras and better (retina) display.
WiFi on the Touch is built in and provides net access. You access it the same way a wifi equiped computer would access the service. Some sites are wide open and unsecured, while others may require a login and password. Airports, libraries, hotels, etc. have different methods of access.
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07-09-2011, 03:03 PM
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