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iPod touch (fourth generation, late 2010)
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 05:12 PM
Chris, have you tried the iPad camera connection kit with the new iPod touch? Just curious to know if works, or if even detects either the dock to usb or dock to SD-Card adapters.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 05:18 PM
Slartibartfast, on 07 September 2010 - 05:12 PM, said:
Chris, have you tried the iPad camera connection kit with the new iPod touch? Just curious to know if works, or if even detects either the dock to usb or dock to SD-Card adapters.
It works to this extent: When you attach the dongle to the iPad and string a cable between the iPod touch and iPad, the iPad will see and copy images from the iPod touch. (So, it works the same way as it does with the iPhone 4.) However, you can't copy images from your camera to the iPod touch via the camera connector.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 05:25 PM
I was ready to buy, but the lousy still camera killed it for me.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 05:31 PM
brobdingnagian, on 07 September 2010 - 05:25 PM, said:
I was ready to buy, but the lousy still camera killed it for me.
If you have an Apple Store nearby it's worth your while to try the camera in person. You may find its quality acceptable for your needs.
Also, listen to tomorrow's podcast (when it comes out). Jason, Dan, and I talk at great length about our experiences.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 06:05 PM
Considering the camera is less than some of the junky ones on low-end feature phones, the quality looks VERY promising for .7 mp and looks as good if not better than the 2 MP Camera on my LG Voyager. I will have to try it out in store next week
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 06:15 PM
How does the screen compare to the IPhone 4. It seems to be lacking IPS technology, so the viewing angles are not as good. But what do you think about the contrast ratio?
When using the IPhone 4 i cannot help but notice how truly black the blacks are displayed. Can you say the same thing about the IPod touch?
When using the IPhone 4 i cannot help but notice how truly black the blacks are displayed. Can you say the same thing about the IPod touch?
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 06:23 PM
Chris, thanks for the review - good stuff. Pass one on to Apple for me - there *is* one feature Apple can add to tempt me (and I suspect a bunch of others) is to put a cellular data radio in the device a la an "iPad Mini” and cellular provider(s) can sell a few million more data plans.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 06:33 PM
The two features more that Apple could add to tempt me:
digital compass and
GPS.
I noticed that the Wi-Fi only iPad has the digital compass.
The iPod touch is something to be taken hiking and on camping trips (just think of all the great field guides you can put on it!), and a digital compass and GPS would be knockout features.
Hm, what about a thermometer, a barometer, ... ?
Generally speaking, all other things (like weight) being equal, the more sensors the better.
digital compass and
GPS.
I noticed that the Wi-Fi only iPad has the digital compass.
The iPod touch is something to be taken hiking and on camping trips (just think of all the great field guides you can put on it!), and a digital compass and GPS would be knockout features.
Hm, what about a thermometer, a barometer, ... ?
Generally speaking, all other things (like weight) being equal, the more sensors the better.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 06:44 PM
IPirate, on 07 September 2010 - 06:15 PM, said:
How does the screen compare to the IPhone 4. It seems to be lacking IPS technology, so the viewing angles are not as good. But what do you think about the contrast ratio?
When using the IPhone 4 i cannot help but notice how truly black the blacks are displayed. Can you say the same thing about the IPod touch?
When using the IPhone 4 i cannot help but notice how truly black the blacks are displayed. Can you say the same thing about the IPod touch?
You're correct, the off-angle viewing is not as good on the iPod touch. Angle each to around 45 degrees and the iPod touch is more difficult to view.
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 07:32 PM
When Apple figures out that the iPod touch should outpace the iPhone but be without telephony, I'll by one. At the present moment, they dumb them down.
A better camera in the rear and more software to improve pictures would have persuaded me. They did neither and so don't get my money
A better camera in the rear and more software to improve pictures would have persuaded me. They did neither and so don't get my money
