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[deizio]

If you want an ipod touch, are semi-computer literate and have consistent access to wireless at home and / or work, just buy one. seriously.

touches can read ebooks in full pdf (just send as email attachments) and basic text form (use an application called Stanza), no problems

[aofgark31]

Yeah that Samsung is pretty nice too. I was looking at in the Samsung store the other day and it was so sleek. I should probably go back and play around with it. Zakuta, you're really gonna buy it? Let me know when you get it. I feel like a freeloader, lol. But I have to wait till the end of the month anyway if/when I decide to get it. I think I'm having the same dilemma though with the Touch. Its just so nice with so many capabilities. It pretty much makes the cost worth it in the end.

[aofgark31]

Hey Deizio or anybody else, do you guys know if the touch is compatible with cbr files (comic books)? I guess I can look further into it on my own but if anybody knows off the top of their head, please do let me know. THANKS!

[zakuta]

aofgark31, completely agree! If i would get the touch the only tip-off would be internet, otherwise i think i am falling for the Samsung! Its just that the touch has something about it, like i said before, thats the power of Branding. i think i will end up buying something over this weekend as i can not wait any longer!!!

[dazzed]

Wish other companies add web browser app. with wifi.

[the dakota kid]

You might want to consider a pocket pc or maybe a palm. My pocket PC gobbles the battery when I use the wifi and GPS together...nice to have both features and they will play youtube vids as well.

fwiw,
tdk

[NoExplode]

iPod Touch does have an E-book reader, FYI. I love it. Use it for everything. Have a Harmon Kardon docking thingie at home, so use it as home audio system, home theatre audio system, can surf the web, it's my notebook, alarm clock, sleep timer, video & music player when I'm travelling. I'm probably using it 60% of my waking hours. It can also survive a fall from my shoulder pocket to concrete without skipping a beat. Not selling mine tho

[zakuta]

Look what i just found!

http://global.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=126268008&pos_shop_cd=GE&pos_class_cd=300004039&pos_class_kind=S

seems this has everything except wi-fi, the 4.3" LCD is really eye-catching!
Anyone in for this?

[sobriquet]

^ As nice as it looks it has the stupid Korean plug thinig that all telephones and korean made electronics have.

Great in Korea but once you are out of here and lose the cable you're stuffed

[deizio]

[mickydenn]

the mintpad by mintpass seems impressive. just released i think...limited perhaps by a max. 12gb and the screen size which may be too small for prolonged use....no mention of .cbr files..starting price 200k

google it

[sarbonn]

I bought an Ipod Touch at Costco yesterday for about 264k. It was the 8MB version. They also had the 32MB version for around 450k, if I remember correctly. I couldn't afford the bigger one, but I didn't need the bigger one. But the 8MB one does everything the other one does, and it's almost like I have my iPhone again here in Korea. I so missed my iPhone from back home in the states.

This iPod Touch is possibly the second greatest thing I've ever bought (iPhone is still the best).

[aofgark31]

Ahh sweet! Thanks Deizio for that info. Thats great news! Yeah i think Im just gonna buckle down and get one next paycheck. But I'm still keeping my options open till then. Zakuta, that one pmp looks freaking amazing! It seemed like it would be a little TOO bulky though. And are you sure it can't hook up to the internet? It had one pic with NAVER (search engine) on it. At this point I'm thinking, why not shell out a little more for something with almost unlimited possibilities right? Some many apps, such a nice interface, a quality brand.. you know? Lol, i just bought myself a pocket dictionary too so I'm not really worried about the dictionary part of it anymore although it would still be a cool thing to have. I've found a few pmp's on EBAY actually which i think may fit your bill. I'm definitely thinking it couldn't hurt to try especially for around the $50 USD price level. Here are some links..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=220307039585

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140277925944

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140280385386

[zakuta]

Thanks aofgark31, i am definitely willing to spend more. As i said before, the ipod tops the list but it just seems a little over-priced.
sarbonn, wise choice i must say! Congrats with the touch!

A little caught up with work so the purchase is delayed (to be honest there are too many alternates to choose from )

[aofgark31]

So about 265,000 KRW is what we can expect to pay for a brand new Itouch 2.0 at Costco? Thats not bad at all. Can anyone else confirm if this is still true? Thanks