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cj1976
Joined: 26 Oct 2005
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 Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject: Looking for a decent Ipod Touch alternative |
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| I'm in the market for a PMP with wifi and video playback. I looked at the Ipod Touch and I think they're a bit overpriced. After the disappointment of the Ipod video, I've learned my lesson and I won't be buying Apple again. So, any good alternatives out there? |
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nobbyken
Joined: 07 Jun 2006
Location: Yongin ^^
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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Same position here. I've seen a friend use his Touch and it's probably a little on the big size too.
I'm also looking for something to keep a schedule, possibly to sync with Google docs (perhaps through Google Gears). I would like something which may have some web coverage, and download some e-books, take notes quickly, but possibly not PMP.
I've been looking at pocket PC and palm pilots stuff, although fairly inexpensive, I would like to know if the expansion cards for wifi would work in Korea? I see them as a possible tidy solution if they work.
A PMP phone is the other option! |
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Sapa
Joined: 05 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 6:42 am Post subject: |
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You wont be disappointed with an ipod touch. They are excellent. I love my gadgets and have bought many over the years but the touch has definitely been my favourite purchase.
I wasn't a fan of Apple's stuff before buying it and agree with you being put off with the old ipods(i had ipod photo).
I honestly don't think anything can compare to it now, what with the shear number of useful apps for it.
I use mine for..
Skype calls
Playing lots of games
Korean Dictionary
Dictionary
Converting units
Listening to radio stations from back home when I'm in bed.
Surfing the net and youtube/checking mail
Taking notes.
calender and reminder
Shopping lists
sunway map
nike+ at the gym
and lastly listening to music and watching videos.
I didn't think I would get that much use out of it before getting one. |
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dc'79
Joined: 01 Jun 2008
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Yeah I'd have to agree...Ipod Touch is probably your best option. Alternatively I guess you could try iriver. I've always liked their products but i'm not sure how much English support it carries.
No idea on prices but you can have a look here.
http://product.iriver.co.kr/ |
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cj1976
Joined: 26 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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For me, the audio quality of Ipods is very poor and has little option to manipulate it effectively. Also, Apple's lack of codec support is a real downer. I'm a bit of an amateur tech enthusiast, and I can see past the shiny Apple casing.
For much less, you can buy similar less sexy-looking machines that offer more features, such as the Archos 605.
The Iriver P35 Wifi looks quite promising though. |
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dc'79
Joined: 01 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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I'm no Apple fan either but the Touch is actually pretty impressive.
I bought my wife one for Christmas so I had a chance to play with it for awhile. I'd give it a look (as in a hands on test) before I made a decision. I was actually surprised how much itunes has improved as well. Although I agree, the iriver p35 does look really nice. |
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zappadelta
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I love my Cowon S9, but no wifi. Best sound on the market though, as well as an amazing screen for watching movies and a really good battery. |
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Rusty Shackleford
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Thunndarr
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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| zappadelta wrote: |
| I love my Cowon S9, but no wifi. Best sound on the market though, as well as an amazing screen for watching movies and a really good battery. |
You may prefer the sound to other players, but machine tests confirm that the Touch surpasses it in terms of soundstage and bass roll-off.
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f15/cowon-s9-apple-i-pod-touch-g2-403109/index6.html |
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quanglam
Joined: 18 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Rusty Shackleford wrote: |
http://gizmodo.com/344878/ifolio-converts-iphone-into-ultra+light-laptop-so-light-it-doesnt-exist
Apple really needs to build this. I thought I invented this idea last week, but seems it's been around for years. |
Apple is nice. I want to buy an Iphone. But it's very hard to find one in Korea. |
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Tommy
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for a decent Ipod Touch alternative |
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| cj1976 wrote: |
| I'm in the market for a PMP with wifi and video playback. I looked at the Ipod Touch and I think they're a bit overpriced. After the disappointment of the Ipod video, I've learned my lesson and I won't be buying Apple again. So, any good alternatives out there? |
I was in a shop yesterday..32 GB version for like 66000W give or take.. I just checked naver and there is a site selling the 32 GB version for around 440000W much easier to take. |
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emboli
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| Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for a decent Ipod Touch alternative |
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| I was in a shop yesterday..32 GB version for like 66000W give or take.. I just checked naver and there is a site selling the 32 GB version for around 440000W much easier to take. |
Wow great deal
May I ask where u got this?
Please email me back the shop address if you have time so i can buy one too.
Email is [email protected] |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 11:37 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for a decent Ipod Touch alternative |
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| emboli wrote: |
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| I was in a shop yesterday..32 GB version for like 66000W give or take.. I just checked naver and there is a site selling the 32 GB version for around 440000W much easier to take. |
Wow great deal
May I ask where u got this?
Please email me back the shop address if you have time so i can buy one too.
Email is [email protected] |
To be honest I'm having some issues getting a straight answer on the price.
http://www.interpark.com/product/MallDisplay.do?_method=detail&sc.shopNo=0000100000&sc.prdNo=98628686&sc.dispNo=016001
If you see the auction price seems to have gone for over 612,000 but if you scroll way down where they have a comparison sheet, it includes prices. It lists the 32 Ipod Touch for 489,000W.
I'm not sure how you can get that price. I haven't had time to ask one of my korean friends to look at the page. |
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jackdaniels
Joined: 13 Feb 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for a decent Ipod Touch alternative |
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| crossmr wrote: |
I just checked naver and there is a site selling the 32 GB version for around 440000W much easier to take. |
Not sure where you saw that but I am sure it was for the 16GB version. |
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